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.

A continent on the brink of war, families on the verge of separation, countless men and women unknowingly on the edge of death's doorstep... Frelia had seen peace for the past four consecutive decades, since the end of the continent's largest war. However peace was always bound to fail. A regime change has fallen upon the Imperial Senate, the governing force of the largest empire in Frelia: The Imperial Empire. With a new government and a new desire for war, the empire launches an assault against its former enemies. Threatened by the destruction of his home, a young elf is forced to help his former guild in hopes of saving what he loves. He will have to face unmoral decisions, unlikely of enemies and ancient secrets. Will he be able to save what he loves and restore peace, or simply perish like a pawn in a game of chess? **NOTE** Cover is only for temporary use.