Magebane

By Lee Arthur Chane

Originally published by DAW Books

“The ropes on which the sandbags hung fell away, every sandbag plunged to the icy cobblestones, and the airship, like a tethered hawk suddenly set free, shot into the sky . . .”

Eight centuries ago, the world changed. A devastating war swept the lands, and the MageLords, who had long ruled by virtue of their spell powers, were driven to a distant place, separated from those they had ruled by a magical Barrier. With magic banished from the rest of the world, the MageLords became mere legend and people turned to science to improve their lives. But if one man has his way, all that is about to change . . .

Praise for Magebane

“Chane makes a splash with this spectacular epic-feeling stand-alone fantasy . . . Double and triple crosses, fast-paced action, and powerful moral conviction will have readers hanging on every word.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

”A fascinating and unique world . . . a fast-paced, action-packed book. This is an excellent recommendation for fantasy-loving teens looking for something out of the ordinary.” – VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

“Evil wizards, multi-level conspiracies, magic, hidden kingdoms, cruel tyrants, usurpers, and a hint of steampunk make this book entertaining. Lee Arthur Chane (also known as Edward Willett) has done a marvelous job of making all of this work together . . . Magebane is a very entertaining book and well worth the time. 4.5 stars.” – A.M. Donovan

“An original and delightful tale of epic fantasy and magic, steampunk science, adventure, tragedy, and love . . . If you enjoy fantasy, steampunk, and adventure, I think you’ll find Magebane to be a surprisingly delightful blend of the three!” – Errant Dreams