He can summon demons. But can he win a war?
Fletcher is working as a blacksmith’s apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel with his demon, Ignatius, to an academy for adepts, where the gifted are taught the art of summoning.
Along with nobles and commoners, Fletcher endures grueling lessons that will prepare him to serve as a Battlemage in the Empire’s war against the savage Orcs. But sinister forces infect new friendships and rivalries grow. With no one but Ignatius by his side, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of the Empire is in his hands.
A worthwhile read This is one of those books where the author is able to create an intricate world filled with impeccable details of all aspects. Not only are you thrusted into a new world but you are also able to experience it in the way that the characters do.Â
Awesome! I saw this book in the store and wasn’t to sure about it, but then I made up my mind an bought. For some reason I read the 1 and 2 star reviews first, just to see what was thought of negatively for this book, and after I bought th book an I’m not regretting it at all. I wouldn’t recommend it to any one under the age of 13,because it has some words that may not be as appropriate, but besides that it was one of the best books I’ve read. Maybe soon I’ll be getting the next book in the series
A dawn good read (it snuck up on me) This book started out with the usual orphan who happens to be gifted with powers. Fletcher is a bit of a pariah in his home town of Pelt. A simple, yet plausible series of events leads him to discover his powers, and puts him on the run from the law. I like that this book has no prophecy. There’s no destined hero, or looming apocalypse. The world is at war with the orcs, but the hero, Fletcher, is just a boy finding his way in the midst of it all.Â