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.