The Star-Gazer's Apprentice

By M J Dee

An orphan outcast. A mysterious school of magic. A cosmic power he can't control.

Leo Starling believed he was destined for a life of dull misery at the Snodbury Home for Hopeful Orphans. His only escape was a dusty clock tower and an old book of astronomy, where he dreamed of the stars. Until the night the town clocks ran backward and the streetlights died, revealing a power he never knew he had.

Whisked away by the enigmatic wizard Silas Crowe, Leo finds himself at the Perilous Academy, a school of magic hidden on a floating island in the clouds. Here, students learn to listen to the magic that flows through the world, not just command it. But Leo is different. His raw, untamed power makes him a target.

A Rivalry with a Dangerous Edge: Cassius, a powerful student from a legendary family, is determined to prove Leo doesn't belong.A Secret Society's Offer: The shadowy Orphean Society offers Leo forbidden knowledge and a place with them, for a price.A Mentor with a Hidden Quest: Silas Crowe is searching for the Key of Corvus, a legendary artifact that could unravel magic itself-and he needs Leo's unique gift to find it.

As celestial alignments point to the Key's hiding place, Leo is caught in a race against time. To protect his new home, he must master his volatile magic, decide who to trust, and uncover the secrets of the stars before a secret society unleashes a power that could shatter both the magical and mundane worlds forever.

Fans of magical school adventures and the Magicians, the cosmic mystery and the thrilling action of M.J. Dee will be captivated by this spellbinding Perilous Academy Book 1.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GL4N8FJK
• ISBN13: 9798233541889
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: M.J. Dee
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"