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Unless this outlaw mage tames his magic, everyone he cares about will be crushed by the enemy. Blaise Hawthorne fears that all he'll ever be is an outcast, stuck living with his parents for the rest of his days and unable to realize his dream of working in a bakery. Born a Breaker, his unbridled magic wreaks havoc with a touch of his hands. When an enemy Commander storms into his town in a cloud of dust hunting for spellcasters, Blaise escapes and flees the only life he's ever known. While on the run, Blaise's chance encounters with a pegasus and a surly gunslinger set him on the path to a new life where he's accepted for who he is. But things go awry in his new town and Blaise is suspected, forcing the terrible choice between taking the blame or running from the only people who embraced him. When his chosen family is threatened by the Commander he thwarted, can Blaise find the grit to harness his volatile magic into a saving grace, or will his most dangerous challenge be his last? This gritty, uplifting fantasy is the first book in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, set in an Old West-inspired world. If you enjoy found family, LGBTQ+ representation, baked goods, and a whole lot of heart then look no further. Break away from the beaten fantasy path with Breaker today. "A well-crafted series opener with vivid characters, organic worldbuilding, and magic-fueled suspense." -Kirkus Reviews "I read the entire book in less than a day which hasn't happened in years." -Reader comment "Absolutely amazing. I was hesitant to get this, because it's not usually my style but oh my god it was good. I cannot wait till the next one comes out." - Reader comment From author Amy Campbell comes a thrilling new weird western epic fantasy featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. An untamed power. A town's fate hanging by a thread. A choice between redemption and ruin. Blaise Hawthorne's life is a precarious balance between concealment and catastrophe. He dreams of a simple life as a baker, but as a Breaker with uncontrolled magical abilities, even the slightest touch can unleash chaos. His life is upended when an enemy Commander on the hunt for spellcasters descends upon his town, forcing Blaise to flee the only life he's ever known. On the run, Blaise's fate intertwines with a pegasus and a hardened gunslinger, guiding him to a haven where Blaise is embraced for who he is. But peace is fleeting. Accusations fly, painting Blaise as a menace, and he's cornered into a devastating decision: face condemnation or abandon those who offered him a second chance. As the Commander he once eluded closes in, ready to exact vengeance on Blaise's sanctuary, the stakes skyrocket. Will Blaise's struggle to control his destructive powers save his chosen family, or will his failure spell their doom? This pulse-pounding first book in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series catapults readers into an Old West-inspired realm where magic intertwines with grit, and the bonds of chosen family are tested by fire. Perfect for fans of heartfelt sagas, LGBTQ+ inclusive narratives, and the charm of the unconventional, Breaker challenges you to join a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the fight for a place to belong. 2021 Equus Film & Arts Fest Reserve Grand Champion - Equine Western Fiction "A well-crafted series opener with vivid characters, organic worldbuilding, and magic-fueled suspense." -Kirkus Reviews Blaise Hawthorne fears all he’ll ever be is an unwanted outcast, stuck living at home with his parents for the rest of his days. Born a Breaker, his unbridled magic wreaks havoc with a touch. When enemy soldiers storm his town hunting for spellcasters, he escapes and flees the only life he’s ever known. ​ Chance encounters with a pegasus and a surly gunslinger set Blaise on the path to a new life where he’s accepted for who he is. But even an outlaw mage can’t outrun the past, and his returns with a vengeance. When his chosen family is threatened, can Blaise find the grit to harness his volatile magic into a saving grace, or will his most dangerous challenge be his last?