Coming of age contemporary fantasy at its best! Ryan Blackwell thought to escape his magic by burying himself in the military college at Northshield, Vermont. But Northshield University has a secret: a nexus of magical power that people will kill to possess. Hiding his power becomes impossible. Instead, he finds himself in the midst of a deeper and more dangerous sorcery than he has ever encountered before. Things spiral out of control, and soon only Ryan's wit, will, and the talent he once hoped to leave behind stand between a nightmarish creature and everything he cares for. There is more to Ryan than meets the eye. But even with the powers he controls, can he stand against this darkness, or will it swallow him whole? About the Author When not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin's award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. His debut novel, "By Darkness Revealed", is an urban fantasy available in ebook and print, as is the sequel “Ashes Ascendant”. His latest effort, the STARSHIP series, is ongoing. Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Wild fire magic rips through Northshield University, and only Ryan Blackwell can stop it! ★★★★★ Still reeling from his near-death at the hands of a monstrous apparition, Ryan finds himself plunged into danger again far sooner than he's ready for. He's come to accept that his magic is a part of him he cannot escape - not if he wants to survive. But even his powers will be put to the most terrible tests. Something sleeps at Northshield, ancient and incredibly powerful. But all the magic thrown about has caused it to stir. It dreams of fire and flames spread across campus. What will happen when it fully wakes? Ryan has claimed Northshield is under his protection. Now that will be put to the ultimate test.