Academy of Outcasts · #2

Magic and Bullets

Larry Correia

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Ozwald Carnavon used to be a lowly rank-one nobody mining "Red" on a plane of fire.

Now, he’s the acting head of the officially sanctioned (but totally broke) Academy of Outcasts. Situated in "The Tube"—a mile-tall wizard tower that fell over fifty years ago and is now an obnoxiously haunted ruin—the school is the talk of the Under Slump, mostly because they’ll accept anyone with a pulse and a single spell to share.

But running an academy for magical misfits isn’t all spell-crafting and experiments. When the legendary founder, Gaul “the Mutilator” Haddar, vanishes to hunt pirates, he leaves Oz in charge of a gaggle of aspiring mages who are more likely to blow themselves up than pass a test.

And then the landlord comes knocking.

The thrilling sequel in this epic new saga from LARRY CORREIA, award-winning author of Monster Hunter International and Saga of the Forgotten Warrior.

This progression fantasy epic features a D&D-inspired setting split by portals into elemental realms, slow-growth power progression, magic academies, and unforgettable characters!

Published
May 5, 2026
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Larry Correia

Larry Correia is a name that rings out in the world of action-packed fantasy and horror, known for his fast-paced, high-stakes stories that blend the supernatural with the everyman’s fight for survival. Whether it’s monsters lurking in the dark or forbidden magic changing the course of history, Correia brings his readers along for a wild, unrelenting ride. Born in the heart of the United States, Larry was a fan of genre fiction from a young age, developing a particular love for action-oriented fantasy and science fiction. He found his voice early, crafting stories that allowed him to mix his lifelong love of thrilling narratives with his…