What if you were told you have a power that you don't know about? What if you were told
that you have to use it to save the universe from a vindictive alien? What if no one will tell
you how you are supposed to do this?

Recent college graduate Scott Madison is working more or less comfortably with Jake
Kesten, a Ph.D. math whiz, busting computer hackers. Then the pointy-eared Arion in a
wizard's robe shows up. Thrust into a fantasy setting with some not-from-Earth guys and
the thought that it's all a dream--or Disneyland--works for a while. But crystal dragons,
werewolfish guards of blood-relishing humans (not traditional, undead vampires, but
clearly evil-intentioned), and a bit of sci-fi scenery all put an end to that fancy. And what
is he supposed to think of the young woman popped into their midst against her will?

Finally confronting the one they were sent after, Scott realizes that his life and the lives
of his companions and countless others all depend on him figuring out this power of his,
which is definitely
MORE THAN MAGICK.
Rick's NOVELS
More Than Magick
Medallion Press
ISBN 0974363987
What the reviewers say about "More Than Magick"

Author Charles Sasser:
"Rick has an amazing talent for forging fantastic characters that seem to come to life in real
time...."

Harriet Klausner: 5 out of 5 stars. Excellent
"...This epic outer space fantasy is a tremendous tale...  Somewhat tongue in cheek, the
story line hooks the reader from the moment Jake’s archaeologist pal drags him to Lake
Champlain before the Feds arrive and never lets up until the final confrontation in which
Scott tries to save the universe from a powerful baddie."

Sondrea Cash at Romance Reviews Today: A Perfect 10
"...Rick Taubold's debut book is an absolute winner.  ...a splendid, larger than life tale
comes to fruition through a cast of interesting, diverse and believable characters, well-
written dialogue, exciting action and a bit of romance....  I look forward to more from this
highly talented author."

Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews: 4.5 Stars!
"...This novel is hard to write an enlightening synopsis for.... There are quite a few
characters, each with interesting attitudes and abilities. There are just as many problems
and obstacles too. Just when I thought I understood it all, the "malapert" author throws in
twists. Not just one twist. Nooooo. All-in-all, you will find yourself royally entertained, never
bored, and begging for more."