The Codex of Her Scars (Sorcerers' Isle Book 1)

Tey Moonshine's scarred flesh holds the secret of ancient magic, which threatens the charlatan wizards who govern Sorcerers' Isle.Injured in a freak accident, Tey Moonshine is good for only one thing: an apprenticeship as a clan sorcerer.But under the scrutiny of her new master, she can no longer keep her secret concealed. For years now, guided by a demon that lurks within, Tey has cut magical symbols into her flesh.As her training begins and her powers awaken, death creeps from the shadows, and Tey draws unwanted attention from across the sea."Prior's latest novel is a masterpiece." (Readers Favorite)"This is honestly the best Grimdark fantasy novel I've ever come across." (D. Woodhouse, Audible Reviewer)Centuries ago, the Isle of Branikdür was mysteriously abandoned by the ruling Hélum Empire. Ever since, rival clans have battled for supremacy at the bidding of their sacred sorcerers.But now, war is coming.A war the clans can never win.And the fate of the isle lies in the hands of a deranged girl who grows more deadly by the day."High-quality storytelling with great characters and a relentless plot." (Mitchell Hogan, author of A Crucible of Souls)"Steven Pacey's (The Blade Itself) narration is superb!" (Audible Reviewer)

About the Author

Derek Prior excels in fast-paced, high stakes epic fantasy adventure stories in which good ultimately triumphs, but always at a cost.Taking familiar fantasy tropes as a point of departure, Prior expands upon them to explore friendship, betrayal, loyalty and heroism in worlds where evil is an ever-present reality, magic is both a curse and a blessing, and characters are tempered in battle.

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