Fledgling God

Misfit Mage by Michael Taggart follows Jason, a gay man whose near-death assault unlocks unexpected magical abilities and pulls him into a hidden world of mages, monsters, and paranormal politics. Drawn into the defense of a sentient, mystical mansion alongside an eccentric group of queer and outsider allies, he must learn to navigate both his fragile new powers and the escalating mage conflict around him. As Jason discovers he can perceive and shape magic with unusual precision, his rare talent becomes central to the group’s survival in an urban fantasy setting where romance, loyalty, and danger are tightly intertwined. This first installment blends modern city life with structured magic, found family dynamics, and LGBTQ-focused character relationships.

Melee Mage by Michael Taggart continues Jason’s story as a magically limited mage trying to survive in a dangerous urban fantasy world. After a brutal encounter exposes how vulnerable he is, Jason turns to Tyler, a powerful Natural, to train him in hand-to-hand combat and unconventional tactics instead of relying on spells he cannot cast. With Isobel gone and the Louisville Mages fractured, rival factions struggle for control, threatening Jason’s friends and the House that shelters them. Blending queer romance, paranormal conflict, and gritty magical politics, the novel follows Jason’s attempt to redefine what it means to be a mage when raw power is not an option.

In Gathering Mage, Michael Taggart continues Jason’s story as he accompanies Sandy to the Gathering, a high-stakes supernatural conference where powerful Houses negotiate alliances and address emerging threats. What begins as routine support quickly turns lethal when Jason is poisoned, forcing him into a struggle for survival that exposes hidden factions, a previously unknown nation, and long-buried histories of rune magic. As he uncovers paranormal secrets and forges new bonds within this queer urban fantasy world, Jason is pushed toward an unsettling realization about his own divine nature. Balancing magic, romance, and LGBT representation, the novel blends political intrigue with personal transformation in a modern supernatural setting.

Buried Mage by Michael Taggart continues Jason’s story after the intense seven-day Gathering, as he returns home eager to test the magical techniques he has just learned. Set in an urban fantasy world of charms, Houses, and structured magical training, the novel follows Jason’s attempts to improve how Sandy and their crew create charms for healing, defense, and combat. His newfound strength as a warrior mage, including a denser matrix and upgraded shield, is quickly tested when hostile mages appear and threaten the fragile security he thought he had secured. Blending modern magic systems with queer romance and LGBT representation, the book focuses on Jason’s growth, his bonds with John, Tyler, Annabeth, and others, and the escalating dangers surrounding their paranormal community.

Tournament Mage by Michael Taggart continues the story of Jason, Annabeth, and the queer found family of House Louisville as they face an unexpected financial crisis. When a representative of the Bank arrives to collect millions of pearls and offers indentured servitude as the only way out, the group refuses to be separated. Their only alternative is a high-stakes magical tournament whose outcome will determine the fate of their urban fantasy household. Blending magic, romance, and LGBT themes, the novel follows the crew as they confront paranormal challenges and ruthless opponents in order to keep their home and relationships intact.