Nonmagical people are being demonized and falsely blamed for Magnifico’s economic problems after Queen Vivian’s bloody rise to power. But politics very quickly become more than abstract views to argue about when secret police wolves are deployed throughout the country to kill those born without magical abilities.<br><br>Seventeen-year-old Maximillian’s best friend Katherine is one such nonmagical person. In a bid to keep her safe, Maximillian turns to the queen’s estranged younger brother, a man thought to be dead until recently.<br><br>Prince Stefan is nineteen years old and has been in hiding from his family for years. He has no desire to resurface in the political world. Can Maximillian convince him the country needs him before it’s too late?

In the Name of Magic

Raquel gazed at me. “Everything okay?”


“Yeah. I’m wondering when the execution will begin.” I scratched an itch on the back of my neck.


“It might be sooner than you think.” Katherine pointed to the stadium field. I must’ve missed the trumpets announcing the arrival of Queen Vivian, her younger sister, Princess Anastasia, and Sirch. Queen Vivian and Princess Anastasia were both dressed in warm fur coats, dresses, and high heels while Sirch sported a blazer and designer pants.


The former king and queen were led into the stadium devoid of any hint of their royal lineage. Shackles jingling with each step, escorted by two large guards.


Raquel was fixated on Princess Anastasia. I couldn’t blame her, though; I would’ve gawked at Princess Anastasia if I liked girls.


I leaned into Raquel and whispered. “Should we find out if Princess Anastasia is single?”


Chapter 3