The Outcast Mage: an unmissable epic fantasy debut packed with adventure, magic and dragonfire (Book One of the Shattered Lands)

Trudi Canavan's The Outcast Mage is a rich setting, an intricate magic system, and incredibly appealing characters. Andrea Stewart praises the book as a bold new entry into the epic fantasy genre. Naila, a student at the city's academy, is running out of time to prove she can control her magic, or she will be forced into exile or consumed by her own power. When a tragic incident threatens her place at the Academy, Haelius Akana, the most powerful living mage, saves her. However, he has many enemies who desire him and Naila to fail. Naila must discover the truth of her powers or watch Amoria descend into civil war. The Outcast Mage is an unmissable epic fantasy debut, packed with adventure, mystery, and dragonfire. It is praised for its complex, courageous characters and a blossoming underdog. Annabel Campbell's debut novel is a strong, pathos-filled start to an epic new fantasy series. Fans of political maneuvering, powerful magic, and found family will find much to love.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan

'A rich setting, an intricate magic system and incredibly appealing characters . . . A bold new entry into the epic fantasy genre' Andrea Stewart

In the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything. And Naila, student at the city's academy, is running out of time to prove she can control hers. If she fails, she'll be forced into exile . . . or consumed by her own power.

When a tragic incident threatens her place at the Academy, Naila is saved by Haelius Akana, the most powerful living mage. Haelius risks his reputation to help her to harness her abilities, but he has many enemies who desire him - and Naila - to fail. Trapped in the deadly schemes of Amoria's elite, Naila must discover the truth of her powers, or watch Amoria descend into civil war.

For there is danger brewing on the wind, and greater forces at work across the wider world. Forces who could use her powers for good . . . or destroy everything she's ever known.

The Outcast Mage is an unmissable epic fantasy debut, packed with adventure, mystery and dragonfire, where a young mage's struggle to master her magical powers could spell disaster for an entire continent

Praise for The Outcast Mage

'A spectacular debut, full of heart and magic, with complex, courageous characters and a blossoming underdog you cannot help but cheer on. Campbell is a shining new talent in fantasy' Cameron Johnston

'Disaster wizards galore, rich political intrigue, and a hint of dragonfire, The Outcast Mage reminds me why I love epic fantasy so much. If you like Trudi Canavan and Garth Nix, you're going to adore this' Georgia Summers

'With stakes as high as the glittering glass towers of Amoria, The Outcast Mage is a strong, pathos-filled start to an epic new fantasy series. Fans of political maneuvering, powerful magic and found family will find much to love' Julie Leong

'Annabel Campbell has created a rich fantasy, textured with complex politics and mysteries upon mysteries' Joma West

'A shining joy of a book. In a deft twist on epic fantasy, Campbell spins a captivating world out of glass and sand, and populates it with people who are brave and flawed and truly human' Lorraine Wilson

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 242 x 165 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356524184