Rise of the Shadowmage: Book 1: Shadowmage Series

By Marc Neff

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Leander was once a gifted wizard and revered teacher-now, he's a forgotten outcast, drifting through the ruins of his former life. Haunted by past mistakes and dulled by years of isolation, his days blur into a colorless routine, devoid of true magic or meaning.

That is, until he reluctantly attends a long-avoided mages' conference at the Arcane Conclave. Amid familiar halls and long-lost faces, something stirs within him: the thrill of learning, the warmth of camaraderie, and a flicker of hope. When Leander discovers a rare artifact that unlocks ancient, untamed magic, he glimpses a power he never thought he'd wield again.

But the resurgence of wonder is short-lived.

A brutal massacre shatters the gathering, plunging Leander into chaos. Fleeing to a remote village, he must come to terms with his newfound abilities and confront the ghosts of his past. As the perpetrators close in, Leander faces a choice: succumb to the shadows that have long defined him, or rise to meet a destiny he thought he'd lost.

Rise of the Shadowmage is a spellbinding tale of redemption, resilience, and the courage to begin again. It asks:

Is it ever too late to learn something new?

Can a forgotten hero reclaim his light?

Will the outcast rise from the ashes of regret to embrace his true power?

Step into a world where shadows aren't just remnants of the past-they are the crucible in which destiny is forged and the shadows may hold the key to a brighter future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GL7NN4K4
• ISBN13: 9798895539767
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Page Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"