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The Magicians' Guild of Imardin routinely patrols the city, using their sorcery to protect citizens from unwanted intruders. An incident occurs when a barely‑aged girl hurls a stone that pierces the guild’s magical shield, revealing a new and potent force beyond the guild’s control. Faced with the danger of an untrained mage who could destroy her own home, the guild must locate and mentor her before she unleashes unchecked power.
First publish date: April 30, 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Trudi Canavan
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