Taran Matharu

British fantasy author best known for the young adult Summoner and Contender series. He first gained attention by sharing early chapters of The Novice on Wattpad, and his work features fast-paced, game-inspired adventures.

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  1. 1. The Novice

    An orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice discovers a rare gift for summoning demons and is whisked to an elite military academy, where he must master his powers, navigate vicious class politics, and forge unlikely alliances with a dwarf and an elf as war with the orcs looms. Facing prejudice, dangerous rivalries, and political intrigue, he competes in brutal trials to become a battlemage while uncovering secrets about his past that could alter the fate of his world.

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