The Hedge Wizard 2
Hump triumphed over the challenges of Bledsbury Dungeon, but it wasn’t without a cost...
Imprinted by the soul of the Wolf Dragon, Hump must master this new power or risk being consumed by it. The soul is a fragile thing, after all, and he fears what part of himself may have been lost...
But with the threat of the Dragon Keeper Trials looming, he must find a way to get stronger. Fast.
In need of further training, Hump and his party seek out a wizard acquaintance of his master. What they find is a town beseeched by otherworldly spirits. Locals snatched in the gloom of night, adventurers sent to their aid gone missing, and whispers of a witch luring the creatures to their doorstep.
Hump will need all the newfound strength he can muster if he is to survive and uncover the truth of these spirits.
The price may just be his humanity.
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Alex Maher
Alex Maher is a UK-based author known for his captivating GameLit and progression fantasy series, particularly the Hedge Wizard collection. Drawing inspiration from his love of immersive worlds and character-driven stories, Alex's writing seamlessly blends magic, self-discovery, and the grit of real-world challenges.
Growing up with a deep fascination for fantasy, Alex began his journey into writing shortly after school, fueled by an unyielding passion for creating stories that both entertain and challenge readers. His breakout series, The Hedge Wizard, takes readers on an adventure with Hump, a young apprentice who inherits a powerful spellbook and must navigate a dangerous world filled with dungeons, monsters, and powerful magic systems. What sets this series apart is its dedication to a grounded approach, where divine intervention is a rare commodity, and survival hinges on resourcefulness and resilience.
The Hedge Wizard
In The Hedge Wizard series, Alex Maher invites readers into a world where magic isn’t bestowed by gods or fate but earned through grit, perseverance, and the occasional stroke of luck. At the heart of this captivating progression fantasy is Hump, a young and unlikely hero who finds himself wielding a powerful spellbook that could change his life—and the world—forever.
The Hedge Wizard consists of six books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

