Gram lives in the long shadow cast by his father, the late-hero, Dorian Thornbear. Struggling to find his place in a world where politics and wizardry appear to have replaced the need for men of might and main, he must make his own mark. Trapped within the seemingly safe confines of Castle Cameron, Gram faces both love and tragedy. His choices will define not only himself, but serve to remind others of his family's legacy, and the reason only a fool threatens those a Thornbear protects.
"If you're looking for a well-woven story with interesting magic, you can't go wrong with the Mageborn series. Michael G. Manning's sense of pacing is impeccable, and it's easy (sometimes too easy) to lose yourself in the world he's created. He's a natural storyteller particularly talented at creating fun, relatable characters."
– K.C. May, Author of the Kinshield Saga
"He seems to understand what makes good fantasy - a delicate balance between world-building, complete with history and cultures, without losing sight of the characters that inhabit it. Manning sweeps the reader from one scene to the next with tight chapters, efficient descriptions, flowing action, and likable characters."
– Brian Braden, Underground Book Reviews
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Gram lives in the long shadow cast by his father, the late-hero, Dorian Thornbear. Struggling to find his place in a world where politics and wizardry appear to have replaced the need for men of might and main, he must make his own mark. Trapped within the seemingly safe confines of Castle Cameron, Gram faces both love and tragedy. His choices will define not only himself, but serve to remind others of his family's legacy, and the reason only a fool threatens those a Thornbear protects. "If you're looking for a well-woven story with interesting magic, you can't go wrong with the Mageborn series. Michael G. Manning's sense of pacing is impeccable, and it's easy (sometimes too easy) to lose yourself in the world he's created. He's a natural storyteller particularly talented at creating fun, relatable characters." – K.C. May, Author of the Kinshield Saga "He seems to understand what makes good fantasy - a delicate balance between world-building, complete with history and cultures, without losing sight of the characters that inhabit it. Manning sweeps the reader from one scene to the next with tight chapters, efficient descriptions, flowing action, and likable characters." – Brian Braden, Underground Book Reviews