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In England, the White Mages and the Black Mages stand in bitter conflict, threatening an unlikely civil war. Seer Alex Verus battles to prevent the clash as members of the White Magic council scheme to eliminate the Black Mages’ leader, former mentor Richard Drakh. Uncertain who truly controls the situation, Alex is also confronted with a personal crisis: his girlfriend Anne's contact with a ring spirit could endanger her and everyone she loves.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Benedict Jacka
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