A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fourth book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.
For an outlaw spellslinger, the only way to survive is to hide.
Kellen's curse is growing stronger, promising a future of madness and murder. And now that the bounty hunter sworn to kill ever last shadow black have caught his trail, he knows his days are numbered
Desperate, Kellen braves a barren desert to find a mysterious order of monks rumored to posses a cure. But there are secrets darker and more dangerous than Kellen expected, and the price of his salvation may be more than he's willing to pay.
Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterSoulbinder
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The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne
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"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!"
— Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas
— New Statesman (UK) on SpellslingerSpellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all.
— Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on SpellslingerA tremendously fun read full of wit and action.
— James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on SpellslingerAn intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut.
— Kirkus on SpellslingerA bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish.
— Guardian (UK) on SpellslingerA fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight.
— Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on SpellslingerExotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read
— Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on SpellslingerHugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters.
— Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on SpellslingerWritten with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read.
— RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on SpellslingerWe can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the ground running.
— Starburst on SpellslingerThere's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run.
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Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats.
Joe Jameson trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has narrated over a hundred audiobooks, including titles by Gillian Slovo, Bear Grylls, Malorie Blackman, and Susan Hill, as well as The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff. He also works extensively in theater and television.