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Sorcery Ascendant Sequence

By Mitchell Hogan

At the Sign of the Crow and Moon by Mitchell Hogan follows Felicienne Shyrise, a sharp-minded investigator navigating thefts, disappearances, and murders in the crowded capital of the Mahruse Empire. Her ambitions for wealth and recognition are disrupted when a powerful imperial adjudicator forces her into a politically charged case linked to the immortal Emperor. As Felicienne traces clues that suggest an assassination plot, she becomes prey in a dangerous contest of strategy and power, where her skill with both investigation and the intricate board game Dominion is tested. This standalone fantasy novella, set in the Sorcery Ascendant universe but requiring no prior reading, blends mystery, dark intrigue, and coming-of-age elements in an urban imperial setting.
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Books in the Series

At the Sign of the Crow and Moon

At the Sign of the Crow and Moon

At the Sign of the Crow and Moon by Mitchell Hogan follows Felicienne Shyrise, a sharp-minded investigator navigating thefts, disappearances, and murders in the crowded capital of the Mahruse Empire. Her ambitions for wealth and recognition are disrupted when a powerful imperial adjudicator forces her into a politically charged case linked to the immortal Emperor. As Felicienne traces clues that suggest an assassination plot, she becomes prey in a dangerous contest of strategy and power, where her skill with both investigation and the intricate board game Dominion is tested. This standalone fantasy novella, set in the Sorcery Ascendant universe but requiring no prior reading, blends mystery, dark intrigue, and coming-of-age elements in an urban imperial setting.
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A Crucible of Souls

A Crucible of Souls

A Crucible of Souls (Sorcery Ascendant Sequence, #1) by Mitchell Hogan follows Caldan, who, after the brutal death of his parents, is raised by monks and trained in sorcery. Seeking to uncover the truth behind his family’s past, he enters a dangerous city where he must prove his magical abilities to join a sorcerers’ guild. As Caldan navigates this darker world, he encounters hidden evils and forbidden powers that threaten to ignite a long-standing conflict with catastrophic consequences. The novel blends elements of epic and high fantasy with a focus on magic and adventure.
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Blood of Innocents

Blood of Innocents

Blood of Innocents by Mitchell Hogan continues The Sorcery Ascendant Sequence with a darker, more expansive turn into epic and dark fantasy. After the fall of Anasoma, the heart of the Mahruse Empire, novice sorcerer Caldan and his companions escape a city in ruins while ancient threats from the time of the Shattering begin to resurface. Faced with Miranda’s shattered mind, Caldan resorts to forbidden magic that violates the Protectors’ strictest laws, drawing the attention of the emperor’s warlocks and exposing the dangerous scope of his abilities. As war looms, monsters stir, and political intrigue deepens, Caldan must confront the possibility that his growing power could devastate both enemies and innocents in a world already on the brink.
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A Shattered Empire

A Shattered Empire

A Shattered Empire by Mitchell Hogan concludes the Sorcery Ascendant Sequence with a focus on war, forbidden magic, and the cost of power. Caldan, once a sheltered orphan raised by monks and trained in sorcery, now stands amid a brutal conflict between rival empires where legendary creatures and devastating spells shape the battlefield. As he struggles to control abilities that threaten both enemies and allies, he uncovers unsettling truths about who the real monsters are. Blending epic and dark fantasy with elements of mystery and coming-of-age, the novel follows Caldan’s attempt to save his friends and world, even as victory may destroy him.
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