A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fourth book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell. For an outlaw spellslinger, the only way to survive is to hide.
Kellen's curse is growing stronger, promising a future of madness and murder. And now that the bounty hunter sworn to kill ever last shadow black have caught his trail, he knows his days are numbered
Desperate, Kellen braves a barren desert to find a mysterious order of monks rumored to posses a cure. But there are secrets darker and more dangerous than Kellen expected, and the price of his salvation may be more than he's willing to pay.
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For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne
Industry Reviews
Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all.--Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger
A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish.--Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger
A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight.--Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger
A tremendously fun read full of wit and action.--James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger
An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut.--Kirkus on Spellslinger
Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read--Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger
Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters.--Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger
There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run.--The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger
This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!--Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas--New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger
We can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the ground running.--Starburst on Spellslinger
Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read.--RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger
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