Outcast

One rule kept me alive: Never use magic.
Breaking it might get me killed.

I'm Bryn Morrow, and I've spent years hiding in the human world-keeping my head down, my magic locked away, and my evil sorcerer father off my trail. It's worked perfectly.

Until I witness a family about to die and can't just stand by.

The moment I unleash my power to save them, I expect my father's hunters to drag me back to hell. Instead, a mysterious academy recruits me to a hidden magical realm I never knew existed. Spellslingers Academy promises safety, training, and a fresh start.

There's just one tiny problem: I have no idea how to control my magic.

Wands? Check. Witches? Check. Knowing my butt from a broomstick? Still working on it.

Just when I'm getting the hang of enchantments and elemental spells, I stumble into a restricted area-and trip over a dead body. Now the academy's hunters think I'm the killer, and my new life is about to end before it begins.

To clear my name, I'll need:

• A crash-course in detective skills


• Help from my snarky roommate and loyal new friends


• Assistance from Gray-a magically delicious vampire who's either my ally or my biggest distraction


• Magic I can barely control and secrets that could destroy everything