Schools of Magic

by Mark August

Overview

He escaped the city that feared his magic. Now he must survive the empire that teaches it.

Still reeling from loss and hunted by the ruling Houses of Caesea, Kincaid journeys east in search of the Empire of a Thousand Spears-a land where magic is studied, respected... and feared in entirely new ways.

But his power is wild, unpredictable. And when he arrives in the ancient capital, the scholars turn their backs on him. Cast out and directionless, Kincaid is drawn into the hidden circles of the Academy-where a group of rebellious students are bending the rules and chasing the forbidden.

Among these rogue sorcerers, he finds new companions. Misfits and outcasts like himself. Together, they uncover secrets buried deep within the Schools of Magic-secrets that threaten to upend everything the Empire believes.

As Kincaid's time-twisting magic grows stronger and stranger, he must face an impossible choice: follow the rules of those who rejected him... or forge a dangerous new path that could reshape magic itself.

Book Two of The Chronomancer Series dives deeper into rebellion, reckoning, and the true cost of power. A thrilling fantasy adventure full of magic, found family, and the courage to change your fate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986755274
Publisher:	Four Fans Publishing
Publication date:	04/24/2025
Series:	Chronomancer , #2
Pages:	366
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

I’ve written daily for my adult life—academic theses, professional reports, you name it. But none of those words captured my passion for speculative fiction.

In 2016, my older daughter challenged me to a writing competition, and just like that, my dormant passion for storytelling reignited. I started writing in the early morning before work and on weekends, squeezing stories into every free moment.

By 2020, I knew writing wasn’t just a hobby. When I won an Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future competition, I realized I wanted to go all in and bring these stories to life.

I’m a proud USAF veteran, husband to my high school sweetheart, father to four incredible adult children, and the owner of a smart but disobedient dog. After years of moving, we’ve finally put down roots somewhere that feels like home—not just where the Air Force sends us.

I’m excited to share these worlds with you—thanks for reading!