The Wizard's Crown

Michael G. Manning

May 2022 · Art of the Adept Book 5 · Michael Manning

About this eBook

Will’s journey from naïve apprentice to a mature wizard is almost complete and his ever-growing mastery has reached unseen heights. But his power does not exist in a vacuum. His rising star threatens to eclipse the existing powers and a new balance must be found, one that either accepts his primacy or extinguishes his light.

After Will’s resounding successes in the war with Darrow the king plots to eliminate his young rival. Driven to desperation, Will is forced to negotiate for scraps between four brokers of power.

An ancient lich driven by vengeance.

The fae queen to whom all are just pawns in a deadly game.

A nervous lord of Hell, because Will may have killed his predecessor, twice.

A primal beast, feared above all.

With mortal enemies as his allies, Will must survive to face the king—and the deadly secret he plans to unleash. Ancient foes have risen and the final battle has begun. With the world hanging in the balance, king and wizard clash, but only one can wear the Wizard’s Crown.

Ratings and reviews

I have really loved this series of books, although I am heartbroken by this one I relate to will, and I honestly hope that the series doesn't end like this being alone. It really sucks and he doesn't deserve that pain. He deserves happiness, and this ending was too painful for him, I hope he finds peace in the next book.

Great just great! Sad and excited at the twists and turns. Took me probably a couple days to read it, but was worth it. I look forward to the next books whether its in the series or not. Keep writing, great author!

Man emotions all over the place. Truly expected a bit of a differnt turn at the end but damn. Extremely glad Wills story isnt done. Also kinda peeved that he didnt use his sound talents the same as the last book. The lightning was epic and loved it but I definitely liked his frost abilities with sound. Seems like that couldve came in handy a number of times.