Book One: The Last Wizard

The Last Wizard is John Bachkosky’s debut novel.

The wizards are gone. Or are they?

After his conquest against the wizards, the tyrannical king of Kyros, King Gjanion, uses alchemy to imitate magic and convince his subjects that he is the only surviving wizard. After an attempt on his life leaves him a widower, King Gjanion goes on a rampage against the rebellion that has risen up against him, plunging Kyros into total war. Deep in the royal library, while researching ways to quickly and decisively destroy the rebels, Gjanion discovers that there is more to his family tree than anyone knew: he is the descendant of Knorr, the God of Power. Knowing this, Gjanion becomes consumed with unlocking his latent powers, believing that nothing can come between him and total dominion over Kyros...and beyond.

As Gjanion nears victory years later, he encounters Mara, the true last wizard and the only one who can undermine his power. Fearing the exposure of his lies, the King tries to silence Mara, who fights alongside her family, friends, and the rebellion to help put a stop to Gjanion's power-crazed rule.