Vicious

A new mentor. A dangerous task. And a betrayal no one saw coming.Fresh off their harrowing second year, Iona and her mismatched allies finally gain a mentor within the Obelisk-an enigmatic figure offering guidance, purpose… and secrets. As the team unravels magical puzzles and hunts for relics, something darker simmers beneath the surface-a threat to the Coterie that may be more than just politics.In a cursed land beneath an ominous eclipse, they'll face ancient prophecies, ruthless enemies, and a cunning adversary who always seems one step ahead. To protect the city and each other, they'll have to outwit the mastermind behind it all-and survive the fallout of their own mistakes.Victory may come at a cost… and this time, the damage might be permanent. Thomas K. Carpenter is a full time contemporary fantasy author with over 50 independently published titles. His bestselling, multi-series universe, The Hundred Halls, has over 25 books and counting. His stories focus on fantastic families, magical academies, and epic adventures. All the books can be found at major retailers and directly from the author at https://thomaskcarpenter.com/.You can sign up for his newsletter at https://www.subscribepage.com/trialsofmagicWhen he is not writing, he enjoys playing turn-based strategy games and MTG, skiing, hiking, traveling, and chilling on the couch with his wife and their little dog, Loki, at home in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.