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

“What they’re doing is mass murder,” I said, ignoring the tingling sensation of my pulse shooting through my arms and legs. I had to put the awful truth in concrete terms.


Alec jerked his arm through the air, and David became engulfed in a block of ice. David’s increased panting made an ax appear in his hand. Several taps then cracked the ice. It shattered into pieces.


I glared at Taylor. “I don’t know why you’re so oblivious. Do you think I’m lying?”


“I didn’t say that. So, please don’t put words in my mouth,” Taylor said.


“That’s what you’re implying,” I said.


Raquel tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. “Can we please not discuss politics and enjoy the duel?”


“I agree with Raquel,” Stefan added.


I grunted, ignoring Stefan. “You baffle me, Taylor. I don’t understand how people can be so blinded because they’re so upset by the economy, that they’ll let anything else slide passed their notice.”


Chapter 50