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Magebane

The Age of Dread, Book 3
By Stephen Aryan
Series: Age of Dread
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Magebane by Stephen Aryan is set in a world where warring factions and powerful magics reshape the balance of power. The story follows two main characters: one a loyal soldier with a new leader, the other possessed by a dangerous spirit. As tensions rise, they must confront both external enemies and their inner struggles to prevent catastrophe.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic battles where magic and strategy collide, and stories that explore the deep bonds between characters thrust into dangerous situations. Fans of high-stakes fantasy with rich world-building and intricate plots will likely find this a thrilling read.

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Magic is the only weapon against the gods in this powerful conclusion to Stephen Aryan's Age of Dread Trilogy

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MAGIC IS THE ONLY WEAPON AGAINST THE GODS

A plague rages in the streets of Perizzi. Guardians rally to deal with riots while apothecarists struggle to find a cure. The cult of Akosh has been decimated, but there are many survivors in the north hungry for revenge.

Elsewhere, new alliances are formed to combat a deity who feeds on pestilence and decay. Gods, Sorcerers, and Battlemages must set aside the past to work together—or risk unleashing greater suffering than they can possibly imagine.

Magebane by Stephen Aryan is a gripping tale of power, vengeance, and survival in a world where magic is the ultimate weapon against the divine.

Series: Age of Dread

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  • Magebane
    MAGIC IS THE ONLY WEAPON AGAINST THE GODS A plague rages in the streets of Perizzi. Guardians rally to deal with riots while apothecarists struggle to find a cure. The cult of Akosh has been decimated, but there are many survivors in the north hungry for revenge. Elsewhere, new alliances are formed to combat a deity who feeds on pestilence...
    By Stephen Aryan
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  • Magefall
    'Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy' – Den Patrick The land is in turmoil. Mages are hunted by men and gods alike. With their last refuge fallen, two young mages must conspire against a god to show the world that their abilities aren't a curse; they are the only way to ensure lasting peace. Under the threat of...
    By Stephen Aryan
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Magebane by Stephen Aryan has been praised for its epic scale and engaging narrative. The vivid battle scenes are highlighted as visceral masterpieces that immerse readers in the action. As the beginning of a new trilogy, it offers a fast-paced and promising start with its dynamic storytelling and magical elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508511

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Stephen Aryan was born in 1977 and was raised and educated in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. After graduating from Loughborough University he started working in marketing, and for some reason he hasn't stopped. A keen podcaster, lapsed gamer and wannabe forest ranger, when not extolling the virtues of Babylon 5, he can be found drinking real ale and reading comics. He lives in the West Midlands with his partner and two cats.

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