Death Mage Series by Jonathan Bender

As one of the few remaining death mages, Jaxom has spent his life ridiculed and feared by people and mages alike. With a new darkness rising in the kingdoms, he must now use his power to avert the subjugation of all mankind and protect the people he cares about. With the ability to control death itself, the magic of his school was once used to avert the destruction of life, and it is up to him to do it again... moreAs one of the few remaining death mages, Jaxom has spent his life ridiculed and feared by people and mages alike. With a new darkness rising in the kingdoms, he must now use his power to avert the subjugation of all mankind and protect the people he cares about. With the ability to control death itself, the magic of his school was once used to avert the destruction of life, and it is up to him to do it again. Gathering skilled people to his side, he seeks out the source of this evil before it’s too late. less

Jaxom’s quest to rescue his brother and find his sister has begun. Standing between him and achieving the goal of reuniting his family are the forces of the dark god Or’Keer and a mad king, but these are not the only obstacles he must face. Lurking within the history of the death mage school, a long forgotten truth must be confronted or he risks destroying all that he has undertaken to protect... moreJaxom’s quest to rescue his brother and find his sister has begun. Standing between him and achieving the goal of reuniting his family are the forces of the dark god Or’Keer and a mad king, but these are not the only obstacles he must face. Lurking within the history of the death mage school, a long forgotten truth must be confronted or he risks destroying all that he has undertaken to protect. Only what is held within his heart will determine if he will rise to be the champion the fifteen kingdoms needs, or if he will fall to become one of the most destructive forces it has ever known. less