Mitchell Hogan Libri

Winner of the 2013 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy! Mitchell Hogan, an imaginative new talent, makes his debut with the acclaimed first installment in the epic Sorcery Ascendant Sequence, A Crucible of Souls, a mesmerizing tale of high fantasy that combines magic, malevolence, and mystery. The authors definitive edition When young Caldan’s parents are brutally slain, the boy is raised by monks who initiate him into the arcane mysteries of sorcery. Growing up plagued by questions about his past, Caldan vows to discover who his parents were, and why they were violently killed. The search will take him beyond the walls of the monastery, into the unfamiliar and dangerous chaos of city life. With nothing to his name but a pair of mysterious heirlooms and a handful of coins, he must prove his talent to become apprenticed to a guild of sorcerers. But the world outside the monastery is a darker place than he ever imagined, and his treasured sorcery has disturbing depths he does not fully understand. As a shadowed evil manipulates the unwary and forbidden powers are unleashed, Caldan is plunged into an age-old conflict that will bring the world to the edge of destruction. Soon, he must choose a side, and face the true cost of uncovering his past.

In the epic conclusion to the series that began with the award-winning A CRUCIBLE OF SOULS, Mitchell Hogan blends classic sword-and-sorcery fantasy with modern grit, creating a tale that resonates with readers of all ages. Caldan, once an exiled orphan grappling with his extraordinary destiny, has come into his powers at a terrible cost. Now, in A SHATTERED EMPIRE, he must unite his newfound abilities with his fate to confront two warring empires. As he discovers the depths of his power, he realizes that the price may lead to enslavement and death. Amidst the chaos of a brutal war, legendary monsters and devastating sorcery are unleashed, resulting in burning cities and countless casualties. Caldan understands he must act to halt the destruction, but the path is fraught with uncertainty. Struggling to master his powers while protecting his friends, he repeatedly faces danger, becoming a crucial player in this real-world game he once dominated. Through his journey, Caldan learns an undeniable truth: while traps and losses may arise, one must not fear the game.

In a world teetering on the brink of destruction, a novice sorcerer grapples with his burgeoning powers, which could either save or doom the realm. This second installment in the Sorcery Ascendant Sequence delves into themes of magic, malevolence, and the intricate mysteries that surround the protagonist's journey. As he navigates the challenges of his abilities, the stakes rise, intertwining his fate with the future of his world.