Mageborn: The Age of Dread, Book 1

· Age of Dread Book 1 · Hachette UK
4.3
20 reviews
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'Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy' Den Patrick

***The start of a brand new magic-fuelled trilogy from the author of Battlemage***

Thousands died when mages sundered the earth and split the sky.
It was a war that devastated entire kingdoms.
Now one man believes eradicating magic is the only way to ensure a lasting peace. He and his followers will do anything to achieve his goal - even if it means murdering every child born with the ability.

'Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the melee'
Taran Matharu

For more from Stephen Aryan, check out:

Age of Darkness
Battlemage
Bloodmage
Chaosmage

The Age of Dread
Mageborn
Magefall

ebook-only novella: Of Gods and Men

Ratings and reviews

4.3
20 reviews
Robin Richardson
April 9, 2023
Really enjoyed it. It was interesting seeing the various conflicts unfurl and the way magic works is interesting, but it felt like it could have gone a little deeper. Fight scenes made for some satisfying reads too.
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Daniel Wheeler
April 13, 2020
Bad. Bland and with an incredibly moronic, simple minded core conceit. Ditched it after the first chapter and my only regret is the loss of 10 minutes of my life.
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Labbooski l
October 31, 2017
Felt like it was over too quick, hope the next is a bit more epic, still good Aryan fair. though.
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About the author

Stephen Aryan was born in 1977 and was raised and educated in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. After graduating from Loughborough University he started working in marketing, and for some reason he hasn't stopped. A keen podcaster, lapsed gamer and wannabe forest ranger, when not extolling the virtues of Babylon 5, he can be found drinking real ale and reading comics. He lives in the West Midlands with his partner and two cats.

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