Arcturus is just an orphaned stableboy, when he discovers he has the ability to summon demons from another world. As the first commoner to have this skill, he is sent to Vocans Military Academy, where the lost arts of summoning, spellcraft and demonology are taught to the noble children of the Hominum Empire. With no one but his demon Sacharissa to help him, Arcturus must survive the gruelling challenges of the Academy, whilst navigating the political fallout that his discovery set in motion. ************************************************************************************ This is the first part of THE OUTCAST, prequel to THE NOVICE, but you don't need to read them in any particular order. You can buy THE NOVICE now in all good bookstores and online, including Barnes and Noble, Waterstones, Amazon, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Kobo and Nook. THE OUTCAST will be available in the same places in May, 2018.

On an island in the Circle Sea, Jim and Polly dream of adventure, but they are caught up in a web of mystery as some unusual visitors arrive in the harbour... The Pirate Maze is set in the Circle Sea. Caught between swirling currents and unending storms the islanders have built homes for themselves but their peace is threatened by those who turn to piracy... In this story, we meet Jim and Polly. Surrounded by a cast of pirates, drunkards and villains they will begin their journey into a frightening world of magic and mystery in which they will uncover the secrets at the heart of their world... Please comment, vote and fan. Let me know how I can improve it. See www.circlesea.info for more about the Circle Sea Stories...