Spellslinger

Name: Spellslinger
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Sebastien de Castell
ISBN: 9781549116452

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Series: Spellslinger #1

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Unabridged: 10 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 07/17/2018

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Humorous Fiction, Epic, Coming Of Age

Synopsis

A would-be mage with no magic of his own has to defeat powerful enemies with only cunning and deception in the first book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.

Kellen is moments away from facing his first duel and proving his worth as a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is fading.

Facing exile unless he can pass the mage trials, Kellen is willing to risk everything -- even his own life -- in search of a way to restore his magic. But when the enigmatic Ferius Parfax arrives in town, she challenges him to take a different path.

One of the elusive Argosi, Ferius is a traveller who lives by her wits and the cards she carries. Daring, unpredictable, and wielding magic Kellen has never seen before, she may be his only hope.

The first novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.

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For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

About Sebastien de Castell

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ✨ Helena ✨

Well, this was nonstop fun and action! It’s been a while since I’ve read such a fast-paced book! When I picked up The Magicians by Lev Grossman years ago...THIS is what I was expecting: a magical system with hand motions and spoken spells. This also has a younger-YA, almost Percy Jackson-esque, narr......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

I have to start off this review by letting you all know that Sebastien de Castell is my favorite author, hands down. His writing is so beautiful, his banter leaves my sides hurting from laughter, his characters always find a way to weasel themselves into my heart, and his fantasy stories are a tier......more

Goodreads review by Eon ♒Windrunner♒

A highly entertaining and engrossing start to this hexalogy. Normally when I see a promising sounding book and notice that it is YA, I immediately lower my expectations for it as I have not always had the best experience with the genre. That has steadily changed over the last few years though, as mor......more

Goodreads review by Hamad

This Review ✍️ Blog 📖 Twitter 🐦 Instagram 📷 Actual Rating: 3.75 stars “First thing you learn wandering the long roads, kid. Everyone thinks they’re the hero of their own story.” 🌟 This is the first book I read by De Castell and definitely not the last. I have been interested in his Greatc......more

Quotes

"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"—New Statesman (UK)

"Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost

"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."—Kirkus

"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!"—Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage

"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"—Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series

"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters."—Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds

"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read."—RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins

"A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight."—Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines

"A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish."—Guardian (UK)