The Hard Edge of Magic

Hungry and desperate, Kylen knows what it’s like to be an outcast. Plucked from the streets by a tight-lipped stranger, he begins to dream of a better life. But his rescuer turns out to be a renegade mage. In an instant Kylen finds himself transformed from a person of no account to a dangerous fugitive.

But much more than his life might be at stake. Dark forces are stirring, and an ancient evil is poised, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting kingdom. Comfortable and arrogant, the kingdom's mages are bent on destroying the one person capable of saving them.

On the run with his mentor, Kylen tries to ignore the voices whispering about his destiny. Of what use is a fabled destiny when you’re struggling to survive?

If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a compelling coming of age saga, try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now!

The Ruptured Kingdom reading order:

• The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One)
• The Riven Land (Book Two)
• The Weight of Interference (Book Three)
• Waking the Dragon (Book Four) - coming in early 2026

Additional reading for The Ruptured Kingdom:

The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. NOTE: it is recommended to be read after The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One). Subscribe to my mailing list at my website for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.

Allan Packer writes epic fantasy. The six novels of The Stone Cycle series are his first published fiction.Allan grew up surrounded by books and became an avid reader during his childhood. In his university years fantasy displaced science fiction as his favorite genre, thanks primarily to J. R. R. Tolkien. He later shared this love with his four children by reading The Lord of the Rings to them aloud - a three-month marathon he completed twice during their formative years.Born in Australia, Allan has lived and worked on three continents, and spent one quarter of his working years abroad. Having worked as an IT professional throughout his career, he was first published as a technical author.Today he lives with his wife in Adelaide, South Australia, near their children and a small but growing band of grandchildren.Allan is currently working on the next installment in his series The Ruptured Kingdom.