Over a million copies of Ian Irvine’s fantasy novels sold.

On a freezing winter’s night, Lord Shambles shatters the tower where the students are learning magic.

Runcible, Mariam and their friends run for their lives. All Iltior now lies in the dreaded sorcerer’s hands and, as soon as he steals the children’s unique magic, he will attack Earth.

As they are hunted across Iltior, Runcible realises that there is only one way to attack their enemy.

They must sneak into his terrible fortress and there Runcible has to take on Shambles, the greatest sorcerer in the world, all by himself.

Praise for the Series

“A great book for rainy days and lazy afternoons.” John Cohen, Reading Time

“A well written and exciting series.” Northern Daily Leader

“A great read.” Book Bites