Mage Errant, Book 1: Into the Labyrinth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781638494089)

A young boy with no magical talent is chosen to apprentice for a powerful mage and must navigate a dangerous labyrinth to prove himself in this hit coming-of-age fantasy adventure laced with magic and intrigue.

Hugh of Emblin is, so far as he's concerned, the worst student that the Academy at Skyhold has ever seen. He can barely cast any spells at all, and those he does cast tend to fail explosively.

If that wasn't bad enough, he's also managed to attract the ire of the most promising student of his year, who also happens to be the nephew of a king. Hugh has no friends, no talent, and does not expect any mage to choose him as an apprentice during the upcoming Choosing.

When a very unusual mage does choose him as apprentice, however, his life starts to take a sharp turn for the better. Now, all he has to worry about is the final test for the first years- being sent into the terrifying labyrinth below Skyhold.

Set in a world filled with intricate magic, diverse creatures, and high-stakes politics, INTO THE LABYRINTH is the start of the bestselling magic academy progression fantasy series, MAGE ERRANT.

For Fans of: The Name of the Wind, the Harry Potter series, The Atlas Six, Red Rising, The Magicians, and The Scholomance Trilogy.

PRAISE FOR MAGE ERRANT:

"A masterclass on writing in all its forms: characters that demonstrate both realism and depth, a vibrantly lived-in world, and a diverse cast with their own goals, all capped by a detailed yet approachable magic system worthy of titans like Brandon Sanderson." -Tobias Begley (author of Mana Mirror and The Enchanter)

"A fantastic exploration of magic as a cultural and political force. The series grows with every book, providing enough detail to satisfy any taxonomist while steadily deepening the fundamental themes." -Sarah Lin (author of The Weirkey Chronicles and Street Cultivation)

"Starts strong with a fantastic cast of colorful characters with unique and engaging magic, then swiftly grows into a unique exploration of how that same magic might shape a beautiful, diverse, and dangerous world." -Andrew Rowe (author of How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps)

"Mage Errant's world-building and magic system stand out above the pack, with fascinating evolutions and battle scenes that will satisfy any anime fan. It's an academy story with a bite and fascinating characters who grow and learn as they progress through the series. Well worth the read." -Tao Wong, Author of the A Thousand Li and the System Apocalypse series

"Highly imaginative, heartfelt, action packed, and utterly addictive. I could not put these books down and went immediately from one to the next, right up through the totally epic conclusion." -Dyrk Ashton, author of The Paternus Trilogy and Kraken Rider Z.

"Wonderful characters, compelling and interesting magic system, and an underdog story that inspires you to binge read every book just to find out what happens next." -J.R. Mathews, author of Jake's Magical Market and Portal to Nova Roma.

Author: John Bierce
ISBN-10: 1638494088
ISBN-13: 9781638494089
Publisher: Aethon: Vault
Language: English
Published: 09/29/2026
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs