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Evil Dark Lord, the early years: Evil Dark Lord tries to recover his dignity, his power, and his lands when an arch-foe transports him to a small town, into the body of a thirteen-year-old boy. The boy learns to use his powers, becoming a powerful sorcerer. He embarks on a journey to defeat his evil father and restore balance to the world. The story explores themes of identity, good and evil, and the consequences of using dark magic.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Jamie Thomson
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