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Master of the Five Magics

Lyndon Hardy (1980)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMagic by the Numbers #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.81

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

Master of the Five Magics is a speculative fiction novel, the first of three books sharing a setting but featuring different characters. It features a strongly logical, structured set of rules around how various magics operate.

Is Master of the Five Magics appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This classic 1980 fantasy features a rigidly logical magic system and a protagonist's journey to master multiple magical disciplines. Minimal violence or mature content; suitable for teens and adults who enjoy cerebral, system-driven fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Fans of puzzle-solving and complex magic systems will love following a hero who must master five different types of magic through logic and determination.

Tags

Magic System FocusPuzzle-SolvingLow Combat