First published 2015
Fletcher works as a blacksmith's apprentice until he learns he possesses the rare ability to call forth demons from another realm. This discovery sends him to Adept Military Academy, where students master the dangerous art of summoning. The Hominum Empire needs battlemages for its ongoing war against the orc armies, and Fletcher must endure harsh training to join their ranks. At the academy, he studies alongside the children of wealthy nobles who view him with suspicion and contempt. Political schemes swirl around him as students form alliances and plot against rivals. Fletcher relies on his demon companion Ignatius as he navigates these treacherous social waters. The empire's military leaders position their pieces for the coming conflict, and Fletcher realizes his choices will determine not just his own survival but the outcome of the war itself. His loyalty will be tested as he discovers where he truly belongs in this world of magic and warfare.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family
398 pages · Kindle Edition · Feiwel and Friends