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Necromancer Awakening

Author : Nat Russo
Publisher : Erindor Press
ISBN 13 : 9780996005937
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Necromancer Awakening written by Nat Russo and published by Erindor Press. This book was released on 2016-05-28 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Knowledge in the absence of wisdom is a dangerous thing." Texas archaeology student Nicolas Murray has an ironic fear of the dead. A latent power connecting him to an ancient order of Necromancers floods his mind with impossible images of battle among hive-mind predators and philosopher fishmen. When a funeral service leaves him shaken and questioning his sanity, the insidious power strands him in a land where the sky kills and earthquakes level cities. A land where the undead serve the living, and Necromancers summon warriors from ancient graves to fight in a war that spans life and afterlife. If Nicolas masters the Three Laws of Necromancy, he can use them to get home. But as he learns to raise and purify the dead-a process that makes him relive entire lifetimes in the span of a moment-the very power that could bring him home may also prevent his return. For the supreme religious leader, the Archmage Kagan, has outlawed Necromancy, and its practitioners risk torture and execution. As warring nations hunt Necromancers to extinction, countless dead in limbo await a purification that may never come. Nicolas's power could be his way home... Or it could save a world that wants him dead.

Rune Awakening

Author : Genevra Black
Publisher : Life-In-Death Press
ISBN 13 : 9780998212777
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Rune Awakening written by Genevra Black and published by Life-In-Death Press. This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edie's family secret won't stay buried ... and neither will anything else. Edie Holloway longs for an exciting life. Instead, she's lost her job, her band is going nowhere, and her hamster just kicked the bucket. Or did he? Because he's breathing again. When a mysterious man with magical powers saves her from an otherworldly attack, Edie gets more excitement than she bargained for. Turns out, she and Marius are on opposite sides of an apocalyptic battle between the forces of good and evil-and he wants her dead. To make matters worse, a gun-toting zombie shows up in Edie's living room-an undead servant inherited from her father. And he's not all she inherited. Edie can raise the dead, a power that places her squarely on the side of evil. The only way to change that destiny is to assemble a team of supernatural warriors, revive an ancient faction, and stop the oncoming war. If Edie screws up, it could literally mean the end of not just the world, but everyone she loves. And this time, everything will stay dead.

The Darkest Powers Trilogy, 3-book bundle

Author : Kelley Armstrong
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0385683286
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book The Darkest Powers Trilogy, 3-book bundle written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelley Armstrong's New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy is collected here for the first time! The Summoning: Chloe is locked up in Lyle House, a "special home" for troubled teens. Yet the home isn't what it seems. There is definitely more to Chloe's housemates than meets the eye. The question is, whose side are they on? It's up to her to figure out the dangerous secrets behind Lyle House . . . before its skeletons come back to haunt her. The Awakening: Chloe Saunders is a living science experiment--not only can she see ghosts, but she was genetically altered by a sinister organization called the Edison Group. She's a teenage necromancer whose powers are out of control, which means she can raise the dead without even trying. Now Chloe's running for her life with three of her supernatural friends--a charming sorcerer, a cynical werewolf, and a disgruntled witch--and they have to find someone who can help them before the Edison Group catches them. The Reckoning: Chloe Saunders's life is not what you would call normal. First of all, she can't figure out how she feels about a certain antisocial werewolf or his charming brother--who just happens to be a sorcerer. Then there's the fact that she's running for her life from an evil corporation that's trying to kill her and her supernatural friends. And finally, she's a genetically altered necromancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying. But Chloe has a plan. And the end is very near.

Life Reset

Author : Shemer Kuznits
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979628440
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book Life Reset written by Shemer Kuznits and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After being betrayed and cursed by an extremely rare spell, Oren, a powerful and influential player, finds himself as a 1st level Goblin!Without even a fraction of his previous power, he vows to pull through and have revenge on those who betrayed him.His thorough knowledge of the game's world and his unique ability to immerse himself entirely are his only advantages. But first, he must figure out how to survive long enough playing what is basically a low-level fodder monster!

Necromancer Falling

Author : Nat Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996005920
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Necromancer Falling written by Nat Russo and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-forgotten evil.An unstoppable enemy.Nicolas Murray, once a college student from Texas, is now a master necromancer, Archmage of the Three Kingdoms, and the religious leader of millions on Erindor.When Nicolas returns with his fiancée Kaitlyn and his beagle Toby after a ten-minute trip to Earth, months have passed on Erindor. The Pinnacle--the seat of his political power--is in chaos, and the land is besieged by an enemy who has returned to collect on an old debt. When Kaitlyn begins to show signs of Awakening--and not even a Mukhtaar Lord can guide her safely into her powers--Nicolas must make a choice; lead the fight against an armada that threatens to destroy the Three Kingdoms, or set out to find a magus who can guide Kaitlyn before her latent power kills her. As Kaitlyn's symptoms worsen, and one city after another falls, an ancient evil is uncovered. An evil the Mukhtaar Lords believe was behind every vile event in recent history, from Kagan's Great Barrier to the Purge that brought necromancy to the brink of extinction.With the help of old friends and new, Nicolas must confront the enemy the Three Kingdoms has feared for decades. Even if it means taking the ultimate risk.Nicolas is a man embattled...A priest tested...A Necromancer Falling.

Awaken Online

Author : Travis Bagwell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781535459426
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (594 download)

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Download or read book Awaken Online written by Travis Bagwell and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-23 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type of power and freedom that's so sorely lacking in his real life. Awaken Online is a brand new virtual reality game that just hit the market, promising an unprecedented level of immersion. Yet Jason quickly finds himself pushed down a path he didn't expect. In this game, he isn't the hero. There are no damsels to save. There are no bad guys to vanquish. In fact, he might just be the villain. (This novel contains graphic violence and language. If books had ratings, it would be rated "M" for Mature)

The World of Horrotica

Author : David Edward Collier
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1477118640
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book The World of Horrotica written by David Edward Collier and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE APOCALYPSE DE-CLASSIFIED CASE FILE WAS GATHERED BY THE APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE RECOUNTING "THE COMING APOCALYPSE" RECOUNTING PERSONAL NARRATIVE ACCOUNTINGS RECOUNTING THE APOCALYPSE CODEX KNOWN ONLY BY THE APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE REWRITING THE APOCALYPSE CODEX WRITTEN OUT IN 66 APOCALYPSE SCROLLS DISPLAYED INSIDE THE APOCALYPSE MUSEUM WHERE THE 66 APOCALYPSE SCROLLS ARE RE-WRITTEN BY THE APOCALYPSE RESISTANCE RE-WRITING HISTORY STORIES ALREADY WRITTEN BEFORE THE APOCALYPSE CODEX IS WRITTEN INTO STONE.

The Summoning

Author : Kelley Armstrong
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 074810870X
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book The Summoning written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Terrifying ghosts, smatterings of gore and diverse teen voices will prompt young adults to pick up the next in this series.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'Action, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance--Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. You'll be desperate for a sequel.' - Melissa Marr All Chloe Saunders wants is a life like any normal teenager - the chance to get through school, make friends, and maybe meet a boy. But when she starts seeing ghosts, she knows that life will never be normal again. Soon ghosts are everywhere, demanding her attention. When Chloe finally breaks down, she's admitted to a group home for disturbed kids. At first Lyle House seems okay, but as she gets to know the other patients - charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek; obnoxious Tori; and Rae, who has a 'thing' for fire - Chloe begins to realise that something strange and sinister binds them all together, and it isn't your usual 'problem kid' behaviour. And they're about to discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home, either . . . The first book in the Darkest Powers trilogy - the first YA series by #1 bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild Justice Rockton City of the Lost A Darkness Absolute This Fallen Prey Watcher in the Woods Alone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals

Incursion

Author : Mitchell Hogan
Publisher : Crucible Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Incursion written by Mitchell Hogan and published by Crucible Press. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A corrupted power stirs from beyond the grave. The Necromancer Queen will rise again. Seventeen years have passed since the Necromancer Queen Talia was overthrown and slain, and her capital city destroyed by the Knights of the Order of Eternal Vigilance. Anskar DeVantte, raised in the sacred disciplines of the Order, is now ready to face the brutal initiation trials to become a consecrated knight-sorcerer. But the further Anskar rises in the ranks the more his faith wavers, and he is beset by harrowing dreams and uncertainty. As troubling powers awaken within him, a schism grows between Anskar and his hallowed Order, and he draws the hungry gaze of the vanquished queen’s fanatical followers. As Anskar pieces together the mysteries of his early life, and begins to understand the malevolent forces gathering in his path, he finds himself with a crucial choice to make: Remain loyal to the Order’s righteous mission, or control the dark powers growing within him. Either way, his destiny is steeped in war. The only question is, which side will he be on?

The Necromancer

Author : Michael Scott
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0375896600
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book The Necromancer written by Michael Scott and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book four of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The Belief: Sophie and Josh are the twins of prophecy. The Reality: Nicholas Flamel has been wrong before. Sophie and Josh Newman are finally home, but they're both more confused than ever about their futures. Neither of them has mastered the elemental magics they'll need to protect themselves from the Dark Elders, they've lost Scatty, Macchiavelli is coming to unleash on their city the menagerie of monsters imprisoned in Alcatraz, and they're still being pursued by Dr. John Dee. And most disturbing of all is that now they must ask themselves, can they trust Nicholas Flamel? Worse, can they trust anyone? “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.”—Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress

Rogue and the Necromancer

Author : Mike Ezekiel
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456647687
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Rogue and the Necromancer written by Mike Ezekiel and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step Into a World Where Magic Breathes and Dragons Roam Embark on an unforgettable journey through a land embroiled in shadow and light, where the fate of realms rests on the shoulders of a rogue and a necromancer. Rogue and the Necromancer: Farah's Forbidden Magic, and Dreams about Dragons unveils an epic tale of desire, destiny, and dragons that will ensnare your heart and ignite your imagination. Imagine a world where the morning light glistens over farmlands, signaling not just a new day but the dawn of adventures for an unlikely hero. Farah, marked by magic, finds herself in the crucible of her destiny, wrestling with powers that threaten to consume her and desires that could unravel the fabric of her world. Beneath the veil of night, whispers of a forbidden love and the haunting dreams of dragons begin to carve out a path that could lead to salvation or destruction. With every page turn, traverse through echoes of tragedy and vows in the moonlight, where rogues rise and heroes are forged in the fires of trial and loss. The tale of Farah unfolds through enchanted forests, ancient ruins, and the very skies themselves, entwined with the enigmatic allure of necromantic magic and the indomitable spirit of dragons. This saga will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions and adventures, featuring a cast of characters as diverse and dynamic as the magical realms they inhabit. As alliances are tested and secrets come to light, Farah's quest for power and purpose draws her ever closer to her destiny. From the bright glades where elf magic thrives to the deep dungeons where darkness whispers, her journey is one of self-discovery, fraught with choices that will define the era to come. Will Farah embrace the forbidden magic that beckons her, or will the dreams of dragons remain just out of reach? Don't miss your chance to experience this mesmerizing tale of adventure, magic, and dragons. Rogue and the Necromancer: Farah's Forbidden Magic, and Dreams about Dragons beckons you to lose yourself in a world where the line between hero and villain blurs, and where every choice could lead to glory or despair. Take your first step into a saga that promises to captivate your senses and challenge everything you thought you knew about magic and might.

The Alchemyst

Author : Michael Scott
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0375843175
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book The Alchemyst written by Michael Scott and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries? The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it. “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.”—Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress

Twice Dead

Author : Caitlin Seal
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580898076
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Twice Dead written by Caitlin Seal and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teenage girl becomes one of the undead—and an unlikely spy for her country—in this imaginative fantasy debut for fans of Graceling and Daughter of Smoke and Bone Naya, the daughter of a sea merchant captain, nervously undertakes her first solo trading mission in the necromancer-friendly country bordering her homeland of Talmir. Unfortunately, she never even makes it to the meeting. She's struck down in the streets of Ceramor. Murdered. But death is not the end for Naya. She awakens to realize she's become an abomination—a wraith, a ghostly creature bound by runes to the bones of her former corpse. She's been resurrected in order to become a spy for her country. Reluctantly, she assumes the face and persona of a servant girl named Blue. She never intended to become embroiled in political plots, kidnapping, and murder . . . Or to fall in love with the young man and former necromancer she is destined to betray . . . “A high fantasy filled with adventure, espionage, and romance.” —Kirkus Reviews

The People's Necromancer

Author : Rex Jameson
Publisher : Rex Jameson
ISBN 13 : 0998938629
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (989 download)

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Download or read book The People's Necromancer written by Rex Jameson and published by Rex Jameson. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the darkest days of antiquity, mankind discovers a new kind of hero: a necromancer born of gods and men. For thousands of years, mankind warred without magic. Peculiar abilities were buried in history along with the storied paladins and the mysterious dark elves who rarely ventured into human towns. That all changes at the end of the Tranquility Era, when a young man named Ashton accidentally raises his murdered best friend Clayton from the grave. Because of his mistake, Ashton becomes the focus of manhunts, armies, and the King’s judgement, but Ashton is not the biggest problem in the Kingdom of Surdel. The golden age of man is coming to a close and enemies surround the civilized world. Lulled into a false sense of security by isolation and pervasive peace, human lords hatch petty schemes to weaken their rivals and gain favor with the throne. Meanwhile, an ancient darkness stirs beneath the Great Northern Mountains and the orcish hordes grow restless just beyond the Southern Peaks. Out of the chaos at the end of the Tranquility Era, a new breed of hero arrives to forge an age of sorcery and mayhem. And into this chaos comes the Necromancer! This epic fantasy sword and sorcery series includes: The People's Necromancer The Dark Paladin The Red Poet The Queen's Consort The Blood Chief The Holy One For fans of these books: Pawn of Prophecy Guardians of the West Game of Thrones The Mallorean The Belgariad The Elenium Shannara Chronicles Sword of Shannara Elfstones of Shannara For fans of these authors: David Eddings George R R Martin JRR Tolkien Roger Zelazny David Dalglish Daniel Arenson Brandon Sanderson Morgan Rice Sarah J. Maas Lindsay Buroker Anne McCaffrey Robert Jordan Neal Stephenson Michael J. Sullivan Search terms: epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, demons, gods, adult series, adult fantasy series, adult epic fantasy series, dragons, witches, sorcerer, sorceress, goddess, mythology, epic sagas, magic, complex fantasy, layered fantasy, necromancer, assassins, multiverse, prophecy, fate, world builder, dragon series, elf series, magic series

Awaken

Author : Robert T. Jones aka Prophet Musaan Sanellie
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1634178130
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Awaken written by Robert T. Jones aka Prophet Musaan Sanellie and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ᅠAwaken is not just a book of reading, it is an anointed scroll of scripture commands by Jesus Christ. It is a fresh Revelation for today, along with Super Natural testimonies helping to pull you out of the candy-coated nightmare you don't even know you re in. The only God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob have taken a foster child that the world coated out and gave a 50 year sentence to give me a new life, mind, spirit, and name by Faith. I, Robert Jones, am awaiting the full promise in hope, in Christ Jesus, so the words you are about to inhale I pray will Awaken you to the deception the world has now accepted as the truth. Now witness with me, as my life unfolds, prophetically spoken, and come to believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Prophet Musaan Sanellie

Neck-Romancer

Author : Elizabeth Dunlap
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781697650044
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Neck-Romancer written by Elizabeth Dunlap and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goddess, a ghost is trying to kiss me. And I kinda want him to. Are you sleeping on the job again? **Medium Burn Reverse Harem NA Paranormal Romance** You think you're having a bad day? Jaz Neck is suddenly being stalked by ghosts. She thought things were bad when she lost her magic and was ostracized by her so-called friends. As it turns out, that was just the tip of the iceberg. After struggling to reclaim her magic, she makes herself even more of a freak by becoming the only necromancer in existence. Nothing like giving the bullies at Highborn Academy a fresh supply of ammunition to harass her with... The only upside to her spiraling social status is the shocking revelation that she's been linked with three soulmates: a ghost, a lycan, and a warlock. But will their combined strength be enough to protect her from the dark forces rising?

Spellmonger

Author : Terry Lee Mancour
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781522975038
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Spellmonger written by Terry Lee Mancour and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. There were cows. Lots of cows. And cheese. For six months things went well: he found a quaint little shop, befriended the local lord, the village folk loved him, he found a sharp young apprentice to help out, and best yet, he met a comely young widow with the prettiest eyes . . . Then one night Minalan is forced to pick up his mageblade again to defend his adopted home from the vanguard of an army of goblins - gurvani, they call themselves - bent on a genocidal crusade against all mankind. And that was the good news. The bad news was that their shamans were armed with more magical power than has been seen since the days of the ancient Imperial Magocracy - and their leader, a mysterious, vengeful force of hate and dark magic, is headed directly to Boval Vale, along with a massive invading army of gurvani. The good people of Boval and their spellmonger have only one choice: to hole up in the over-sized Boval Castle and hope they can endure a siege against hundreds of thousands of goblins. When the people look to him for hope, Minalan does his best, but the odds are depressing: there are multitudes of goblins, and they want Boval Vale as a staging ground for a vengeful invasion of the whole Five Duchies. Add to his troubles a jealous rival mage, a motley band of mercenaries, a delusional liege lord who insists victory is at hand despite the hordes at his door, a dour castellan, a moody, pregnant girlfriend and a catty ex-girlfriend who specializes in sex magic - all trapped in a stinking, besieged castle with no hope of rescue, and you'll understand why Minalan is willing to take his chances with the goblins. All that stands between the gurvani horde and the people of the Five Duchies is one tired, overwhelmed baker's son who wanted nothing more than to be a simple village spellmonger!