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Synopsis
For a thousand years, there have been no great wizards in the world -- and even longer since a wizard-king reigned.Now all must welcome and fear the coming ofThe Amber WizardAs Gerin Atreyano takes his place as the Crown Prince of Khedesh after his father ascends to the throne, a stranger appears and proclaims that Gerin may be the amber wizard foretold long ago. Now young Gerin's training, both as prince and wizard, must begin in earnest. But his enemies place a secret enchantment upon him, pulling him down a path of darkness.As opposing forces mass across the land, arming for bloody war, he inadvertently opens an ancient portal using forbidden magic. And suddenly Gerin Atreyano faces a dual destiny as savior or destroyer of a world in chaos -- as he prepares for the dread reemergence of humanity's most powerful enemy: Asankaru, the vengeful and terrible Storm King.
Is The Amber Wizard appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Epic fantasy with a young prince discovering his magical destiny contains war violence, dark magic themes, and complex moral challenges as the protagonist faces enchantment and corruption.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, war, and dark magic.
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy about reluctant heroes discovering hidden powers while facing ancient enemies will be drawn into this sprawling wizard-king saga.