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Secrets and Spellcraft

Michael G. Manning

Now a student at Wurthaven, Will is confronted with the truth of the present. The powerful magic embodied by wizards like his grandfather is but a distant memory, while the practice of the current day is timid and uninspired, and yet he needs the knowledge still preserved and managed by the college. At every turn he finds that sorcery is supreme, while wizards are trained merely to assist and support those who hold the real power — a power based on an evil so deep that few living know the truth of its foundation.

As a student of wizardry, he’s expected to know his place and stay in it, but Will isn’t like the other students. His grandfather’s teaching has made him into something different, something forgotten — something they will learn to fear.

If he can grow into his power. With every choice, every refusal to submit, Will creates more enemies, enemies who aren’t content to let him live in peace. Without friends or support, Will must survive the knives in the dark, for Cerria is no place for those who refuse to follow the rules.

Published
October 2019
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Michael G. Manning

Michael G. Manning is a highly regarded author known for his masterful blend of fantasy and adventure, captivating readers with intricate world-building, complex characters, and deep emotional storytelling. With a passion for creating immersive, imaginative worlds, Manning has become a key figure in the fantasy genre, particularly for fans of epic fantasy sagas with strong character development and exciting plots. Manning’s most famous works include the The Mageborn series, which follows the journey of a young man discovering his extraordinary magical powers and the burdens that come with them. The series has received critical acclaim for…