In this prequel to the best-selling Midnight Magic, the king has locked up Mangus the Magician for treason, a charge Mangus's young servant Fabrizio knows is false. The boy resolves to exonerate his master, but before he can discover the real traitor, Fabrizio is arrested, too.
Summary Falsely accused of plotting to overthrow King Claudio, scholarly Mangus the magician, along with his street-smart servant boy, Fabrizio, face deadly consequences unless they can track down the real traitor by the stroke of midnight.
This collection delivers spine-tingling tales packed with mystery and action, featuring both fiction and nonfiction selections. With 14 books per year, young thrill-seekers will stay engaged as they uncover clues, solve puzzles, and embark on daring journeys.