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Bones in the Dark: Chartered Mage

Bones in the Dark, Book 1

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Bones in the Dark: Chartered Mage

By: TF Warden
Narrated by: Hannah Trusty
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Ester Mazar wants nothing more than to serve Her Eternal Majesty and the Empire; the greatest nation to have ever existed.

As a commonborn graduate of the Academy, she must work off her debt to the Throne. Armed with the best magical education the Empire can provide and finally permitted to wear the crossed lightning bolts of a Chartered Mage, Ester is sent far from the bright lights of the capital to Vass Karan. A city so riddled with corruption and crime that even she has heard whispers of it.

There, Ester will learn that the world is not quite as black and white as in the books. Nevertheless, she is determined to overcome prejudice, scepticism and murderous criminals to become the hero she needs to be.

©2026 TF Warden (P)2026 Royal Guard Publishing LLC Action & Adventure Fantasy Magic Crime Magic Users Wizardry
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This is a charming book, dark and atmospheric, but also fast-paced and deeply funny. The main character is complex and delightfully stubborn, running with enthusiasm towards all manner of problems. I love her with all my heart. The supporting cast is well-rounded and the POV swaps provide fascinating perspectives into the setting and the magic system. I can't wait to read/listen to more!

The narrator is engaging to listen to, and perfectly captures the MC's energy and emotions.

Recommended for fans of The Old Kingdom trilogy, the Locked Tomb series, The Scholomance trilogy (the YA books by Naomi Novik) and A Practical Guide to Sorcery.

Magic, crime, necromancy and propaganda

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