Peter Brendan Ball

Qui Magi Peter Brendan Ball

Umbria, Italy 1228. Milo, a young Templar monk accused of heresy, is on the run. Fleeing in terror and pursued by his former brother monks, he strives to evade capture while seeking refuge with his estranged uncle, Sabbatino. There he stumbles into a surprising new world as unfamiliar as it is fascinating. Becoming apprenticed to this new knowledge he learns quickly from his uncle and unwittingly agrees to a new role. But this brief period of peace is shattered by the discovery that the Bishop has engaged the services of a ruthless group of witch-hunters known as the Lupo Nero... Alchimia is the first book in the Qui Magi series. This historically accurate, medieval thriller tells of the unexpected journey of Milo from novice Templar monk, to his apprenticeship as Magus and the sweet stirrings of first love. Peter's years of storytelling in the classroom are evident in his crisp, concise, narrative style and rich imagery. The story moves at a pace and is set in the very real world of the Umbrian countryside. This epic tale will have you compulsively turning pages until the very end. Embark on a journey to another place and time...