The Magicians' Guild

The Magicians' Guild: Book 1 of the Black Magician

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Paperback Published on: 04/03/2010
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The Magicians' Guild
Beautifully-written
Trudi Canavan has a way of catching your attention and holding it. You will find yourself feeling truly concerned for her characters as they battle with ad... READ MORE
Louise at Exeter
The Magicians' Guild
Absolutely Brilliant
I simply loved this book! It has action, betrayal, prejudice and a very smart, yet surprised girl who finds that she has innate magic that decides to manif... READ MORE
Dani
The Magicians' Guild
A fantastic adventure story that just grabs you!
Sonea, our heroine, discovers on the day of the purge that she has magic. This is a dilemma, as all magicians come from the city’s upper class families, an... READ MORE
Martin76
The Magicians' Guild
A fantastic adventure story that just grabs you!
Sonea, our heroine, discovers on the day of the purge that she has magic. This is a dilemma, as all magicians come from the city’s upper class families, an... READ MORE
Martin76
The Magicians' Guild
absolutely brilliant
in a world where only those with money are suppose to have magic, comes a story of a young street urchin who finds out she has magic in the most unusual wa... READ MORE
Dani

Synopsis

The phenomenally popular first novel from international No. 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan

*Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide*

Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe.

Sonea, angry, frustrated and outraged by the treatment of her family and friends, hurls a stone at the shield, putting all her rage behind it. To the amazement of all who bear witness, the stone passes unhindered through the barrier and renders a magician unconscious.

The guild's worst fear has been realised . . . There is an untrained magician loose on the streets. She must be found before her uncontrolled powers unleash forces that will destroy both her, and the city that is her home.

Praise for Trudi Canavan:

'Epic, vivid and believable'Guardian

'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable'SFX

'The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating'Striking Keys

'A suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel'RT Book Reviews

'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down'Fantasy Faction

The Black Magician Trilogy:
The Magicians' Guild
The Novice
The High Lord

*Have you tried Trudi Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9781841499604
  • Number of pages: 480
  • Weight: 330g
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm

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The Magicians' Guild
A good introduction to the series
If I'm honest, I started this book, didn't get very far in and put in down in favour of something else. However, I went back to it and although the start w... READ MORE
JodieMarie
The Magicians' Guild
Disappointing
For a book about magic, there is nothing magical about this plodding story. Filled with 2 dimensional characters, clichéd dialogue and few surprises in the... READ MORE
David Foster
The Magicians' Guild
A solid start
I purchased this book on a bit of a whim; I had some spare Waterstones points to spend and the other reviews caught my attention. I must say I was very imp... READ MORE
C Bolton
The Magicians' Guild
Enjoyable
This book does entice the reader from the first chapter. Its a nice enjoyable read without to many characters dotted all over the place. I thought it did s... READ MORE
Samurai
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The Magicians' Guild
Kinesis
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The Magicians' Guild
I discovered this book entirely by accident and I was amazed.The writing style is very fluid and it really kept me gripped, I could not put it down.I would... READ MORE
kathryn jeffries
The Magicians' Guild
Fantastic
A fantastic read and a great series
Youings
The Magicians' Guild
The Magicians' Guild
I found this book to be really amazing, from start to finish this book will have you never wanting to put it down. As you come to know both sides of the st... READ MORE
Mark Griffiths
The Magicians' Guild
Fantastic
A fantastic read and a great series
Youings
The Magicians' Guild
Thrilling
Trudi canavan is worth reading everytime! Wonderfull trilogy, followed by another trilogy to prolongue your pleasure.
Lieselotte Goessens
The Magicians' Guild
The Magicians' Guild
The Black Magicains Trilogy conisists of three books ; The Magicians Guild The Novice The Highlord all Three books are about a young girl called sonea.As t... READ MORE
Caris Taylor
The Magicians' Guild
Good introduction to the trilogy
I found this a good book, the story gets a little repetitive after a while but it has interesting peaks throughout. after about 3/4 of the book, the story ... READ MORE
Dan Hilton
The Magicians' Guild
The Magicians' Guild
I picked this up having never heard of it before and was hooked right from the start, it was brilliant and I could'nt put it down. I absolutely loved the w... READ MORE
Hollie Morgan
The Magicians' Guild
Better than Pringles!
These books are fantastic, I find myself reading all 3 in one week as I cannot put them down! While, honestly, I have found other books have a better story... READ MORE
Joski
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The Magicians' Guild
I thoroughly recommend the whole series, but this book is particuarly well written. I particuarly liked how the characters are portrayed with real depth an... READ MORE
Joe Denney
The Magicians' Guild
The Magicians' Guild
This book was recommended to me in store after completing the Wardstone Chronicles (Spook series of books). I am very please that it was. I found that st... READ MORE
Karl Williams
The Magicians' Guild
Great Young Adult Fiction
This was the first Trudi Canavan book I've read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Her writing style is easy to read and her story is an exciting one. My only gr... READ MORE
Lea Murch
The Magicians' Guild
Good quick read
Good read in parts I liked the twist and turns
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