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Battlemage

Age of Darkness, Book 1
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In Battlemage by Stephen Aryan, the story unfolds in a world plagued by war and dark magic. The protagonist, a young warrior with a deep connection to mystical forces, must harness his powers to confront a formidable enemy threatening to engulf the realm in chaos. The narrative explores themes of friendship, courage, and the personal cost of power, all set against a backdrop of epic battles and magical intrigue.
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You might enjoy this thrilling fantasy adventure if you appreciate epic battles, complex magic systems, and characters facing impossible odds. This story weaves themes of camaraderie and conflict while exploring the power struggles in a war-torn world. Its rich narrative and well-developed characters make it a great choice for fans of action-packed, immersive fantasy tales.

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Battlemage

An action-packed and magic-fuelled fantasy novel from a British debut author, Stephen Aryan's Battlemage features mages fighting an empire-spanning war for a homeland that fears and despises them. Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Awards.

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'I can command storms, summon fire and unmake stone. Animals have nothing interesting to say and no one can see the future, because it has not been written,' growled Balfruss. 'It's dangerous to meddle with things you don't understand.'

Balfruss is a battlemage, one of a vanishing breed, sworn to fight and die for a country that fears and despises him.

Vargus is a common soldier – while mages shoot lightning from the walls of his city, he's down in the front lines getting blood on his blade.

Talandra is a princess and spymaster, but the war will force her to take up a greater responsibility, and make the greatest sacrifice of all.

Known for their unpredictable, dangerous power, society has left battlemages untrained and shunned. But when a force unlike anything ever imagined attacks their home, the few remaining magic users must go to war – to save those who fear them most, and herald in a new age of peace, built upon the corpses of their enemies.

Series: The Age of Darkness

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Battlemage by Stephen Aryan is celebrated as an epic debut in the fantasy genre, delivering grand scale and dynamic action. Critics highlight the visceral and masterfully depicted battle scenes, creating a vivid and immersive experience that captivates readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356504803

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 512

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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