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The Shadowseeker

By Victor Kloss
Series: Royal Institute of Magic
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Spellswords, Wardens, Traders, Scholars, Diplomats - the five departments of the Royal Institute of Magic an apprentice must master to become a full member. Ben Greenwood has no idea what to expect when he begins his apprenticeship, but he quickly realises his family history is going... Read More
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Spellswords, Wardens, Traders, Scholars, Diplomats - the five departments of the Royal Institute of Magic an apprentice must master to become a full member.

Ben Greenwood has no idea what to expect when he begins his apprenticeship, but he quickly realises his family history is going to make life difficult. On his very first day, a Shadowseeker - a mysterious and dangerous dark elf - surfaces, and Ben suspects the dark elves might be trying to capture him again in an effort to flush out his parents.

When Ben renews his own search for his parents, he soon discovers they are closing in on a piece of Queen Elizabeth's legendary armour - the only weapon strong enough to defeat the dark elf king once and for all - but it is guarded by something even more deadly than a Shadowseeker.

A race against time ensues, with Ben desperate to warn his parents they're walking into a death-trap, while somehow completing the first level of his apprenticeship and securing his place at the Royal Institute of Magic.

Victor Kloss's The Shadowseeker is the second book in the Royal Institute of Magic seriesβ€”a thrilling adventure for young readers who love fantastical stories, spellbinding worlds, and unforgettable heroes.

Praise for the Royal Institute of Magic series:

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… a cross between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson in that the characters are always on the move at a sort of breathless pace.

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β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… ... a great sense of adventure, the story line never lagged, and his characters are well defined.

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β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… ... original with diverse characters and enough action and mystery to entertain teens to adults.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… It is honestly one of the few books that I have enjoyed as much as Harry Potter.

Series: Royal Institute of Magic

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  • Elizabeth's Legacy
    One cryptic note. Two missing parents. Zero ordinary answers, and a magical world he never expected.Β Ben Greenwood's life turned upside down the day his parents vanished-leaving behind nothing but questions. But when a mysterious letter arrives out of the blue, it changes everything.Β Β The letter points Ben toward a strange organisation he's never heard of: the Royal Institute of Magic. Suddenly,...
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  • The Shadowseeker
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    The Shadowseeker
    Spellswords, Wardens, Traders, Scholars, Diplomats - the five departments of the Royal Institute of Magic an apprentice must master to become a full member. Ben Greenwood has no idea what to expect when he begins his apprenticeship, but he quickly realises his family history is going to make life difficult. On his very first day, a Shadowseeker - a mysterious...
    By Victor Kloss
    Paperback
    $4800
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    Out 29 Sep 2026

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781036706586

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Victor Kloss was born in 1980 and lived his first five years in London, before moving to a small town in West Sussex. By day he built websites, by night he wrote (or tried to). His love for Children's Fantasy stemmed from Enid Blyton, Tolkien, and recently, JK Rowling. His hobbies included football, golf, reading and taking walks with his wife and daughter. Victor passed away on 5 November 2016 after fighting a losing battle against an aggressive form of lymphoma. To learn more about Victor and his writing, please visit his website at www.royalinstituteofmagic.com or email his family at victor@royalinstituteofmagic.com.

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  • Elizabeth's Legacy
    One cryptic note. Two missing parents. Zero ordinary answers, and a magical world he never expected.Β Ben Greenwood's life turned upside down the day his parents vanished-leaving behind nothing but questions. But when a mysterious letter arrives out of the blue, it changes everything.Β Β The letter points Ben toward a strange organisation he's never heard of: the Royal Institute of Magic. Suddenly,...
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