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Arcturus, a humble stable boy, unexpectedly unlocks the power to summon demons and becomes Hominum’s first common summoner. He is immediately recruited by Vocans Academy, a center of magical training and political intrigue. In a society where power sits with a single empire, Arcturus faces a dilemma: choose a side and risk entanglement in a war that threatens to tear the empire apart, or watch history unfold from the sidelines. His journey explores the bonds of loyalty, the cost of freedom, and the hidden forces that shape the balance of power in a world of magic.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Taran Matharu
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