Spellslinger

A new YA fantasy novel from the author of the adult fantasy series, "The Greatcoats". Kellen is about to enter a mage's duel without any magic... can a straight-talking traveller who's arrived in town help him fake it? Ages: 12+

About the author

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realised how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way.

Sebastien lives in Vancouver with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. Follow Sebastien at www.decastell.com or on Twitter: @decastell

Summary

She's difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen's only hope... The first in a rich and compelling fantasy series bursting with tricks, traps and a devious talking squirrel cat.

Foreword

How do you survive a mage's duel without magic? Kellen's about to risk everything: His family, his home, even his own life...

Additional text

An intoxicating mix of weird magic and high adventure, and populated by an extraordinary cast of characters, both human and furred. The world de Castell conjures is strange and fascinating, but he laces it through with genuine emotional power. Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read

Product details

• Authors: Sebastien de Castell
• Publisher: Zaffre Bonnier
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 16 to 19
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781785761317
• ISBN: 978-1-78576-131-7
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 245 mm x 37 mm
• Series: Spellslinger; Spellslinger
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Fantasy, Fiction & related items, FICTION / Fantasy / Humorous, FICTION / Fantasy / Urban, FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Wizards & Witches, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 14 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy