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How do you survive a mage´s duel without magic? Kellen´s about to risk everything: His family, his home, even his own life...

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MAGIC IS A CON GAME.

Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage´s duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There´s just one problem: his magic is gone.

As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town, she challenges Kellen to take a different path.

Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi - a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She´s difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen´s only hope...

The first in a rich and compelling fantasy series bursting with tricks, traps and a devious talking squirrel cat. Perfect for fans of THE DARK TOWER, FIREFLY, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, TERRY PRATCHETT, BEN AARONOVITCH and JIM BUTCHER.

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