Markle Vanrick is cursed by the gods. Nothing in his life has ever worked out. So, when he works up the courage to leave home with only his lute, it’s only natural his money is stolen and he’s stuck without a way to get to his cousin’s farm.<br><br>Enter Frye Indori, a mischievous man who lives life to the fullest -- only because he’s a few steps away from being caught and killed. Blessed with magic from the goddess Magana, Frye fled his hometown to escape the clutches of the corrupt priestess performing evils in the goddess’s name. When he runs into helpless Markle, he feels obligated to show Markle there is some good in the world.<br><br>Like it or not, Markle gets caught up in Frye’s game of fox and hare. When the priestess finally catches them, Markle may have a few surprises of his own.

Music and Magic

“It’ll be too late for anything tonight,” Wach said, peering out the window. “The people will be asleep.”


Janna nodded. “We can deal with them first thing in the morning. Perhaps it’s best to get them into the village without so many eyes upon us.”


The moon was high overhead when the coach finally pulled to a stop. Markle glanced out the window and saw an amazing sight. The village was awash with light. Not from the moon, or torches, but stones that glowed with bluish hues. They were hung beside every door and window he could see. It was beautiful, as if fireflies filled the night. This had to be one of the benefits of a community full of magic users.


Chapter 42