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Destroyer of Magic

by James Riley

A threat to magic in the Draconic Empire

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A threat to magic in the Draconic Empire

In this third installment of James Riley’s fantasy series, the Emperor’s public account of events sits uneasily beside signs that Prince Aiden may be helping Ciara find Scorch and challenge imperial rule. The larger danger is a human-appearing monster described as the Dragon Mage’s opposite, with the power to destroy magic. Dragons, an apprentice, Revenants, and imperial intrigue come together in a conflict that reaches beyond the fate of its central characters to the survival of magic itself.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For ages 9–12, as identified in the book metadata.
  • For young fantasy readers interested in dragons, magic, and mythical creatures.
  • For readers following the series begun with The Dragon’s Apprentice.

Themes

Magic and its possible destructionImperial power and oppositionTrust and suspicionDragons and human companionship

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Book overview

Read the third book in the hilarious series that began with the New York Times bestselling The Dragon's Apprentice! Adventure and laughs continue as Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara face the wrath of the Emperor, unravel new secrets and save magic itself.

The spellbinding first edition paperback of Destroyer of Magic features colored edges with a special dragon design!


Citizens of the Draconic Empire! Thanks to your beloved Emperor, the criminal Ciara of Skael has been dealt with, in spite of summoning world-ending Revenants. He has also taken the dragon Scorch into his care, in order to free Scorch's mind of any remaining Revenant influence. The Empire is safe!

Of course, there are still enemies out there. The Emperor's son, Prince Aiden, seems to be acting suspiciously. Could you imagine if the prince was somehow working with Ciara of Skael to find her dragon, and overthrow the Emperor? Thankfully the Emperor would never allow such things to happen.

No, instead he will turn his eyes toward an even bigger enemy: the Dragon Mage's opposite, a monster masquerading as a human who could destroy magic once and for all. Will even the Emperor be able to defeat such an enemy? Of course, he's the Emperor ... but we might still hide in our beds until it's over.

Look for more books in the New York Times bestselling series!
The Dragon's Apprentice
Revenants Return
Destroyer of Magic (coming Fall 2026)
The New Dragon Mage (coming Spring 2027)
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