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Set in the world of Karen Miller’s debut, *The Innocent Mage*, *A Blight of Mages* follows Moran, a member of the Council of Mages dedicated to preserving mage bloodlines and conducting scholarly experiments. When he encounters Barl, an unassuming young woman with burgeoning magical talent, he sees an opportunity to create unprecedented incantations. Their partnership combines Moran’s ambition with Barl’s power, yet beneath the surface, Moran’s internal darkness poses a looming threat to their fragile alliance.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Karen Miller
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