The Novice: Summoner: Book One [Paperback]

First in Taran MatharusNew York Timesbestselling epic fantasy Summoner Trilogy,The Noviceis an action-packed adventure of a young man giftedor cursedwith an extraordinary and terrifying power&

Fletcher is working as a blacksmiths apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel with his demon, Ignatius, to an academy for adepts, where the gifted are taught the art of summoning.

Along with nobles and commoners, Fletcher endures grueling lessons that will prepare him to serve as a Battlemage in the Empires war against the savage Orcs. But sinister forces infect new friendships and rivalries grow. With no one but Ignatius by his side, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of the Empire is in his hands. . . .

This paperback edition includes an interview with the author, a special sneak peek of the sequel,The Inquisition, and more.

The Summoner Trilogy
The Novice
The Inquisition
The Battlemage

Also in the Summoner series

The Outcast(Summoner: The Prequel)
The Summoners Handbook
A Fine Welcome: Othellos Journey(A Summoner Short Story)

ANew York TimesBestseller

The appealing characters, fast-paced plot, focus on racial politics, and interesting demon varieties (demonology addendum included) make this an enjoyable read. School Library Journal

Fantasy readers should enjoy this entertaining, comfortably familiar-feeling adventure featuring an earnest soldier-schoolboy and his demonic sidekick. Kirkus Reviews

This plot-focused fantasy adventure will be a satisfying read for a wide age range of readers, especially fans of role-playing games and Christopher Paolini.lƒ5