Ledgers of a Dark Mage Series by N.K. Leem

Dark shadows surged out of him, reaching upwards viciously and building with terrifying intensity until it burst inevitably. Writhing dark wisps flooded the air, bristling like a thousand black lightning.Dark magic is evil. The Crown executes all dark mages.Every Itothian child grows up hearing stories of their wicked spells, demonic rituals and human sacrifices... moreDark shadows surged out of him, reaching upwards viciously and building with terrifying intensity until it burst inevitably. Writhing dark wisps flooded the air, bristling like a thousand black lightning.Dark magic is evil. The Crown executes all dark mages.Every Itothian child grows up hearing stories of their wicked spells, demonic rituals and human sacrifices. But what do you do when you are told you are the monster from the very stories used to frighten you?After the attack on his home village, Thaleon makes the unfortunate discovery he is a valekyn—a dark mage. Facing the threat of execution with his entire family gone, he places his trust in the kind strangers who whisk him away to Allesdale, the Crown’s training facility for young mages. As he navigates the dangers of a world plagued with fear and persecution of his kind, Thaleon begins to question everything he had been taught about the evils of dark magic. But he must keep his magic a secret—for the simplest of mistakes will demand his life.Meanwhile, Dawyn is captured by hostile raiders and taken to Scyrta—a thriving merchant port of magic and secrets. As he adjusts to his new life in the strange and foreign isle far from home, Dawyn experiences firsthand the terrifying power of dark magic and its wielders. The darkness of Scyrta craves to take every part of him and it is only a matter of time before it swallows him whole. less

Four years after their traumatic separation, Thaleon and Dawyn have settled into their new lives, each believing the other dead.Thaleon continues his studies at Allesdale. No longer a novice mage, his life has taken on a comfortable routine of magic lessons and working in the infirmary.Dawyn is making the best of his life in the one place he never wished to be—the Crown’s army. His days are filled with endless training and lessons to prepare him for the life of hunting down rogue mages... moreFour years after their traumatic separation, Thaleon and Dawyn have settled into their new lives, each believing the other dead.Thaleon continues his studies at Allesdale. No longer a novice mage, his life has taken on a comfortable routine of magic lessons and working in the infirmary.Dawyn is making the best of his life in the one place he never wished to be—the Crown’s army. His days are filled with endless training and lessons to prepare him for the life of hunting down rogue mages.Unexpected events shatter the calm of their new lives. Thaleon must leave the safety of Allesdale and embark on a hopeless quest to Taliehin—the frozen wasteland of ice and monsters. Dawyn must face impossible odds in a brutal fight for his life and that of a friend's. less

Months after his return from Taliehin, exciting things are happening in Thaleon's life. He has a grand wedding to attend. His first sponsorship event is approaching fast.After his harrowing experience with the valekyns, Dawyn is finally getting the break he desperately needs. He is now an official wehr in the Crown's army. His old friends are visiting Brisdon.But trouble isn't far away. A war is raging across the border. Valekyn groups are attacking cities and villages across Itothia... moreMonths after his return from Taliehin, exciting things are happening in Thaleon's life. He has a grand wedding to attend. His first sponsorship event is approaching fast.After his harrowing experience with the valekyns, Dawyn is finally getting the break he desperately needs. He is now an official wehr in the Crown's army. His old friends are visiting Brisdon.But trouble isn't far away. A war is raging across the border. Valekyn groups are attacking cities and villages across Itothia.A storm is coming, and it will destroy everything in its path. less

The execution is in two weeks.In dangerous company without friends or allies, it seems impossible to Thaleon he will be able to stop the impending execution. But he will go to Varle—the capital and the last city a valekyn would willingly enter—even if it means his death. Desperate to save the two people he loves, he makes a perilous bargain.After years of thinking his little brother dead, Dawyn cannot believe Thaleon is alive... moreThe execution is in two weeks.In dangerous company without friends or allies, it seems impossible to Thaleon he will be able to stop the impending execution. But he will go to Varle—the capital and the last city a valekyn would willingly enter—even if it means his death. Desperate to save the two people he loves, he makes a perilous bargain.After years of thinking his little brother dead, Dawyn cannot believe Thaleon is alive. Believing his brother taken captive by the valekyns, Dawyn goes on a desperate search, determined not to lose him again. But he must be careful—the Crown is searching for Thaleon, and he will be killed alongside his brother if anyone finds out his plans to help him. less