' An intoxicating mix of weird magic & high adventure gripping from the get-go Spellslinger is a must-read' Jonathan Stroud bestselling author of Lockwood & Co MAGIC IS A CON GAME Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel & the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster There's just one problem his magic is gone As his sixteenth birthday approaches Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace But when a daring stranger arrives in town she challenges Kellen to take a different path Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi
- a traveller who lives by her wits & the three decks of cards she carries She's difficult & unpredictable but she may be Kellen's only hope The first in a rich & compelling fantasy series bursting with tricks traps & a devious talking squirrel cat Perfect for fans of THE DARK TOWER FIREFLY GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TERRY PRATCHETT BEN AARONOVITCH & JIM BUTCHER