{"product_id":"mage-errant-book-1-john-bierce-9781638494089","title":"Mage Errant, Book 1: Into the Labyrinth","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHugh 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Fans of: \u003c\/b\u003e The Name of the Wind, the Harry Potter series, The Atlas Six, Red Rising, The Magicians, and The Scholomance Trilogy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR MAGE ERRANT: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA 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\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -\u003cb\u003eTobias Begley (author of \u003ci\u003eMana Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Enchanter\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -\u003cb\u003eSarah Lin (author of \u003ci\u003eThe Weirkey Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStreet Cultivatio\u003c\/i\u003en)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eStarts 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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -\u003cb\u003eAndrew Rowe (author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMage 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\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cb\u003e -Tao Wong, Author of the \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Li\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eSystem Apocalypse\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHighly 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\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cb\u003e-Dyrk Ashton\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e The Paternus Trilogy \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Kraken Rider Z.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWonderful 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\" -\u003cb\u003eJ.R. Mathews, author of \u003ci\u003eJake's Magical Market \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Portal to Nova Roma.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Bierce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1638494088\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781638494089\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aethon: Vault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs","brand":"John Bierce","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48450514092287,"sku":"9781638494089","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_14222e00-070b-4811-902f-436dd9cdea75.jpg?v=1777268147","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mage-errant-book-1-john-bierce-9781638494089","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}