The Hanging City
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Carlin is both a student and a prisoner at The Arcaneium, an ancient castle that towers over the floating island city of Gyre. A place where those who show themselves to be magical are kept and trained until they are deemed safe enough for release. When Carlin is read the will of his uncle, missing and presumed to be dead, he and his friends find themselves on a journey through myth and mystery, time and truth. This is a story of sorcery, darkness, corruption and loss, but most of all, hope, love and brotherhood.
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