Publisher's Synopsis
He learned life magic, but death becomes his trade.
Orphaned, but with unique talents, Edmath learns to wield magic in an empire ruled by shapeshifters. He sets out for the imperial city to join the court. His family history is tragic, but Edmath hopes to begin anew with research into plant magic. A rival nation has it's own breed of mages, though. Grudges remain from wars of the past, along with the secret of a village that disappeared mysteriously. Edmath's bloodline binds him to the struggle, though he never knew his family. In a world of living magic and deadly battles, what will Edmath have to sacrifice to survive his first year as a mage? Orphan Mage is a sword and sorcery novel with an emphasis on magic over might, where every spell carries a cost. Fans of Brandon Sanderson and Garth Nix will find a lot to love here. Read it now!
