Books in Half-Wizard Thordric series

For his whole life, Thordric has been told that his magic is dangerous, and that he must never use it. All over Dinia, half-wizards are treated the same, their magic labelled as dangerous and uncontrollable. When High Wizard Kalljard dies under mysterious circumstances, it falls to young Thordric to solve the case. The problem? The deed was done by magic, and though Thordric is a half-wizard, he has never fully used his powers.To prove himself right and find the person responsible, Thordric has to learn how to control his own powers. But can he learn fast enough, and find the perpetrator in time?Praise: ★★★★★ - "Refreshing and original. Thordric is a likable, compelling protagonist. A delightful read."★★★★★ - "Fun and light-hearted, yet still unique. The characters are full of life and well-rounded. Truly enjoyed it."★★★★★ - "A murder mystery, a missing son, and a young wizard finding his powers - all the makings of a grand adventure."

Three years have passed since Thordric joined the Wizard Council.Together with High Wizard Vey, they have reformed the council completely. But while half-wizards can now train their magic freely and join the ranks of the mages, Thordric realizes that there are many who are completely unaware of this.Traveling to the faraway town of Valley Edge, he meets the young archaeologist Hamlet, who is on his way to a dig site where a new discovery has been made. But not all is as it first appears. Once again, Thordric has to put his magic to the test - in order to stop the greatest catastrophe their world has ever seen.This is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.