Read by Matt Addis

Fear of magic may spark the next world war in the new fantasy series from Stephen Aryan, set in the same world as Battlemage. Habreel believes eradicating magic is the only way to ensure lasting peace. He will do anything to achieve his goal, even if it means murdering every child born with magical ability. As a series of mysterious deaths place the seat of magical learning under suspicion, two students and one lawbringer must do everything they can to combat Habreel and his followers, before magic disappears from the world for good. Stephen Aryan was born in 1977 and was raised by the sea in northeast England. A keen podcaster, lapsed gamer and budding archer, when not extolling the virtues of Babylon 5, he can be found drinking real ale and reading comics. He lives in a village in Yorkshire with his partner and two cats. "A vivid and rousing adventure with the kind of magic that punches you right in the face"-Jenn Williams on Battlemage "This is epic fantasy for readers who appreciate extra helpings of carnage with their backstabbing."-Publishers Weekly on Battlemage "Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy. This is a ground-shaking debut, full of fiery promise"-Den Patrick, on Battlemage

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