The Forgotten Wizard Series by C.J. Thompson

Determined to save his dying father, Roland Roper only has one hope. Decades after the Greystone war, wizards are now presumed to be extinct. That is, until rumors fly that one has been sighted outside the village. Knowing it's his father’s only hope, Roland sets out to find this forgotten wizard. With the help of his friend Tristan, the two set out on an adventure into the unfamiliar world. Attacked by a magical creature in the dark woods, they learn he is connected to the forgotten wizard... moreDetermined to save his dying father, Roland Roper only has one hope. Decades after the Greystone war, wizards are now presumed to be extinct. That is, until rumors fly that one has been sighted outside the village. Knowing it's his father’s only hope, Roland sets out to find this forgotten wizard. With the help of his friend Tristan, the two set out on an adventure into the unfamiliar world. Attacked by a magical creature in the dark woods, they learn he is connected to the forgotten wizard. Taking the creature hostage, the two decide to use him as leverage to attract the wizard. Even with the help of this creature, convincing the wizard to heal his father turns out to be more of a challenge than once thought. In a struggle to save his father, Roland learns what it takes to be a man in this coming to age story. The Forgotten Wizard - Part 1 Of A Longer Series less

Roland Roper won't give up. He must heal his dying father. His only hope? A forgotten wizard. A wizard that lives alone and is obsessed with creating his own magical creatures. Witnessing the power of his magic, Roland knows the wizard can heal his father. But, convincing the wizard to heal his father isn't an easy task. As it turns out, he must first help the wizard, before the wizard will help him. While getting to know the wizard, strange things start to happen to him... moreRoland Roper won't give up. He must heal his dying father. His only hope? A forgotten wizard. A wizard that lives alone and is obsessed with creating his own magical creatures. Witnessing the power of his magic, Roland knows the wizard can heal his father. But, convincing the wizard to heal his father isn't an easy task. As it turns out, he must first help the wizard, before the wizard will help him. While getting to know the wizard, strange things start to happen to him. Things that he soon considers to be magical. While venturing into a world of magic and mystery, he realizes healing his father might be harder than expected. In a quest to find his cure, Roland discovers who he really is while facing the biggest challenges of his life.Note To Readers: Be sure to read book 1 first. It is free on amazon. You can read it here: http://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Wizar... less