First published 1981
Pol Detson has returned home a powerful sorcerer, but his raw magical talent is like a "madwand" - untamed and dangerous. To secure his rightful place as ruler, Pol must survive a brutal rite of sorcery and master his abilities. With a dragon and thief as allies, he'll face off against the realm's most formidable wizards, some of whom will stop at nothing to see him dead. In this high-stakes fantasy adventure, Pol must confront his own inner demons to take control of his destiny and protect all he holds dear.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, high-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
214 pages · Hardcover · Ace Books