SPELLSLINGER

An intoxicating mix of weird magic and high adventure . . . gripping from the get-go Spellslinger is a must-read. ' Jonathan Stroud bestselling author of Lockwood & Co. MAGIC IS A CON GAME . . . Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is gone. As his sixteenth birthday approaches Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town she challenges Kellen to take a different path. Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi - a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She's difficult and unpredictable but she may be Kellen's only hope . . . The first in a rich and compelling fantasy series bursting with tricks traps and a devious talking squirrel cat. Perfect for fans of THE DARK TOWER FIREFLY GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TERRY PRATCHETT BEN AARONOVITCH and JIM BUTCHER.