Age of Dread 1: Mageborn

'Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy.' Den Patrick

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 on Battlemage

'A vivid and rousing adventure with the kind of magic that punches you right in the face' Jen Williams on Battlemage

A great beginning to the new trilogy. Magic (Falcata Times on MAGEBORN)

Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy (Den Patrick, author of THE BOY WITH THE PORCELAIN BLADE)

Stephen Aryan writes fast-paced action packed scenes to die for (The Bookbag on MAGEBORN)

Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the mêleé (Taran Matharu, author of the Summoner novels)

Abundant politics, intrigues, double-crossings, and plot twists to keep the pacing brisk and whet readers' appetites for future installments (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on MAGEBORN)