Magefall

Name: Magefall
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780356508498
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The Age of Dread, Book 2

By Stephen Aryan

Series: Age of Dread

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Magefall by Stephen Aryan delves into a world where the balance of magic is threatened as powerful forces vie for control. As political tensions rise, mages struggle to navigate their roles amidst chaos. Characters must confront their personal dilemmas while facing an impending magical catastrophe that could reshape their world.
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'Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy' – Den Patrick

The land is in turmoil.

Mages are hunted by men and gods alike.

With their last refuge fallen, two young mages must conspire against a god to show the world that their abilities aren't a curse; they are the only way to ensure lasting peace.

Under the threat of anti-magic fanatics, Wren struggles to find her place as a leader and to keep her people safe as they build a new home. Danoph searches for answers on a spiritual journey, determined to find out who he really is and where he came from in an effort to calm the coming storm.

The world has turned against mages, yet only they can save it.

'Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the melee' – Taran Matharu

For more from Stephen Aryan, check out:

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Magefall

'Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy' – Den Patrick The land is in turmoil. Mages are hunted by men and gods alike. With their last refuge fallen, two young mages must conspire against a god to show the world that their abilities aren't a curse; they are the only way to ensure lasting peace. Under the threat of...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508498

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 464

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Age of Dread Stephen Aryan

About the Author

Stephen Aryan was born in 1977 and was raised and educated in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. After graduating from Loughborough University he started working in marketing, and for some reason he hasn't stopped. A keen podcaster, lapsed gamer and wannabe forest ranger, when not extolling the virtues of Babylon 5, he can be found drinking real ale and reading comics. He lives in the West Midlands with his partner and two cats.

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