Exhausted with life, Dakota tries to end his -- only to be saved at the last moment by his friend Terrell, who then drags him into a world of magic and intrigue that's always been right there, hidden beneath the surface.<br><br>Powerful magic users are steadily pulling the planet into a violent war, and evil forces will stop at nothing to take the talismans possessed by Dakota and his newfound family. Dakota soon finds himself deeply in over his head ... with love, with family, with fighting for all their lives.

The Pyre Starter

Or they had a crystal that could read minds.


Anything was possible in a world full of magic, and a woman as old as time might have any number of ways to gather information—up to and including reconnaissance from Gage.


“It’s only a matter of time before some really powerful people get a clue as to where you are and what you can actually do. Adelaide has been guardin’ this information like a hawk, but it won’t last. If I can find you here, cher, then they will, too, just as easily. And they won’t care about you, your sister, her family, or that little girl. They will take everythin’ you have and destroy it.” He let go of Dakota’s tie and smoothed it down. “I’m not just askin’ you to come with me. You have to. For their safety and yours. Adelaide wants to see you and help you. This is a very rare offer, comin’ from her. I recommend you take her up on it.”


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