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Manipulation

Magic Eater #1 / 6
by Sean Oswald
Manipulation (Magic Eater #1) by Sean Oswald
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Tad has a secret.

Found as a child, the sole-survivor of an apparent shipwreck, he grows up an orphan with no memory of his past or the heritage, which gives rise to his strange ability to smell magic.

Tad has a problem.

Adventurers hoping to exploit Tad’s ability to find the best magic, forcibly take him into a dungeon so far beyond his level that the slightest mistake could mean death.

Tad has a plan.

In the depths of a dungeon, Tad learns more about his true nature. Not only can he sniff out magic—he can eat it, using the mana to bend enchantments to his will, creating some truly epic gear in the process. He must unlock the secrets of his heritage and find his place in the wider multiverse. He knows he’s a man, but there’s a demon who says he’s so much more. He’s a Magic Eater.

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Release date: April 14, 2025

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Sean Oswald

Sean Oswald

Sean Oswald’s path to becoming an author is anything but ordinary, shaped by experiences as diverse as serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, working at an orphanage in India, and navigating the world of law before embracing his true passion—writing stories.

Born with a curiosity about the world and an insatiable need for adventure, Sean’s early years were filled with big dreams and even bigger questions. After high school, he joined the USMC, where he learned lessons in discipline, teamwork, and resilience that would later shape the characters and worlds he creates. His next move took him to the classroom, where he earned a degree in ancient languages, setting him on a path that would enrich his writing with deeper layers of history, myth, and mystery.

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But it wasn’t all textbooks and military strategy. Sean and his wife dedicated several years to serving in India, working with orphaned children in an experience that brought both challenges and profound personal growth. These years abroad taught him empathy, perseverance, and a firsthand understanding of the human condition—insights that color his writing to this day.

Back in the U.S., Sean briefly dipped his toes in the legal world, working as an attorney. But the pull of storytelling was strong. After trading in his business cards for a pen, he began channeling his unique life experiences into fiction, creating stories that transport readers to new worlds, much like his own journey had transported him.

Now living in central Illinois with his wife, nine children, and a growing number of grandchildren, Sean’s life continues to be full of energy, chaos, and love. It’s no surprise that family, relationships, and the complexities of human connection are core themes in his work. Whether he’s navigating a multiverse of fantastical worlds or diving into the depths of human emotion, Sean’s stories are grounded in the idea that every journey—no matter how strange—leads us to discover something about ourselves.

When he’s not writing, you can find Sean enjoying time with his family, playing with his kids, or fighting the eternal battle of moving furniture for his wife. But no matter what else he’s doing, he’s always dreaming up his next big story.

Magic Eater

Magic Eater consists of five 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.

Manipulation (Magic Eater #1)
Unrated
Growth (Magic Eater #2)
Unrated
Settle (Magic Eater #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Courts (Magic Eater #4)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Creation (Magic Eater #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Magic Eater 6 (Magic Eater #6)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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