The sequel to The Magic Battery. Since the events of the previous novel, Thomas Lorenz has come to be considered the greatest mage in Saxony, if not all of Europe. Now, though, his magical secrets may become the greatest threat to Europe. A student of his has brought them to the Sultan Suleiman to turn into weapons of conquest. To redeem himself and save his people, Thomas must leave his family and journey to Vienna to create devices that will defeat the Ottoman horde.
As the forces of Christendom and Islam prepare for war, a Turkish weapon strips mages of their powers. It falls on Thomas’s wife Frieda to discover and understand the secret of the World Behind, the mysterious source of magic. If she fails, Europe may destroy itself — or lose magic forever.
Spells of War doesn’t just present magical adventures but deals with the hard issues of war, peace, and cultural clashes, issues which are still with us today.
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“In all that he writes, McGath has a steady compass in his passion for reason, science, and morality. And a truly welcome talent for telling a story that gives them star billing in plot, theme, characterization, historical recreation, and the suspense of battles over great stakes.” — Walter Donway, The Savvy Street
“Spells of War is one of the best reading experiences I’ve had in a while.” — Not Just Another Grouchy Grammarian (Disclosure: I have a business relationship with the reviewer, but I didn’t solicit the review.)
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