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After an act of self-defense makes her an outlaw, Wizard’s Apprentice Brodia flees into the fifth kingdom that fears her power. Hunted by fanatical zealots and a sadistic murderer, she must forge new alliances and master her abilities on the run. As her Zenii strives to clear her name amidst rising tensions against female wizards, Brodia chases after the much stronger enemy wizard who is killing teenagers for his own gratification. Her future as a Defender lies in surviving long enough to grow her magic.

The first woman with magic enough to save her kingdom. Throughout Vosj’s history, there has never been a Madam Mage because the kings of antiquity forbade women from practicing wizardry. So, when Otanic’s grand wizard, Preem the Bone Crusher, visits Brodia’s home village, her only hope is for the daunting wizard to select her boyfriend. Maybe then she can escape from her father to find adventure.

In Ego at the Helm: How Narcissistic Leaders Sank Billion-Dollar Empires, cybersecurity engineer and leadership author Rickardo Stupart uncovers the hidden thread running through some of the most shocking corporate collapses in recent history: toxic leadership at the very top. From WeWork’s wild ride to Theranos’ calculated deception, from Kodak’s fear of innovation to Blockbuster’s stubborn denial—this book explores how narcissism, micromanagement, arrogance, and poor executive decision-making brought industry giants to their knees.