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

“I’m sorry I can’t help it. Queen Vivian is still in power.”


“Things sometimes have to get worse before they get better.”


I looked away from her, deciding to count the ants in front of me on the grass. “Life is already pretty bad.”


She shifted her gaze, even though I still wasn’t making eye contact. “We have to play the long game like Queen Vivian, Maximillian.”


“I know. It’d just be nice if there was some sort of sign that things would get better.”


Her smile disappeared. “Don’t hold your breath.”


“Okay. Fine. How’s Katherine doing?” Raquel asked.


Chapter 56