A Ragged Magic

<p>The RUNEBOUND saga presents a world where magic is controlled by the oppressive Kirche and those who wield it are prized-and feared-as weapons of incalculable power. In this first volume Rhiannon a simple weaver's daughter has her life turned upside-down when her visions save the life of a village pastor at the cost of his secrets. Forced into service by a corrupt oligarch she gains allies enemies and power as she loses more and more of herself.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>From the cover:</p><p><br></p><p>Rhiannon has the Sight - the ability to glimpse the hearts and minds of others. Her visions attract the attention of the powerful kirche which has condemned all magic outside the holy orders.</p><p><br></p><p>Branded a witch her family executed Rhiannon is handed over to a corrupt bishop with a diabolical agenda of his own. But she is not without friends: she is saved from a terrible fate by the very people the bishop aims to destroy. Thrust into intrigue and danger Rhiannon must learn to control her growing power and master...</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><em>A RAGGED MAGIC</em></p><p></p><p>Lindsey S. Johnson debuts strongly with her tale of betrayal magic and political intrigue. She breaks our hearts open in the first chapter ... with her fast-paced often poetic prose ... --KEN SCHOLES award-winning author of <em>The Psalms of Isaak</em></p><p></p><p>Lindsey S. Johnson's strong confident voice ... and complex fascinating characters make this debut novel riveting and deeply satisfying.- SHANNON PAGE author of <em>Our Lady of the Islands</em> (with Jay Lake)</p><p></p><p>A Ragged Magic is one of those books that makes me want to curl up with a cup of hot tea on a stormy weekend and read until the world ends.- J.A. PITTS award-winning author of <em>Forged in Fire</em></p>