Best Andrew Rowe Books

A Brief History of Chronomancy

Arcane Ascension • Book 6

by Andrew Rowe

Corin's dangerous bargain with the Emerald Council creates powerful enemies in this politically charged entry that shifts focus from magical education to high-stakes survival.

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Corin's dangerous bargain with the Emerald Council creates powerful enemies in this politically charged entry that shifts focus from magical education to high-stakes survival.

On the Shoulders of Titans

Arcane Ascension • Book 2

by Andrew Rowe

Corin finally has proof his brother lives, but Tristan's connection to the secretive Whispers puts both in danger. Rowe balances the search for family with magical academy politics and increasingly complex power systems.

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Corin finally has proof his brother lives, but Tristan's connection to the secretive Whispers puts both in danger. Rowe balances the search for family with magical academy politics and increasingly complex power systems.

When Wizards Follow Fools

Arcane Ascension • Book 5

by Andrew Rowe

Political machinations threaten Valia as Corin attends the Emerald Council during wartime—Rowe weaves magical academy elements into large-scale political fantasy.

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Political machinations threaten Valia as Corin attends the Emerald Council during wartime—Rowe weaves magical academy elements into large-scale political fantasy.

The Silence of Unworthy Gods

Arcane Ascension • Book 4

by Andrew Rowe

Despite vast power gains, Corin knows surviving a duel with his father Magnus requires every magical trick he's learned plus some new ones. Rowe escalates the family drama while maintaining the series' intricate magical systems.

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Despite vast power gains, Corin knows surviving a duel with his father Magnus requires every magical trick he's learned plus some new ones. Rowe escalates the family drama while maintaining the series' intricate magical systems.

Sufficiently Advanced Magic

Arcane Ascension • Book 1

by Andrew Rowe

Inside the ever-changing Serpent Spire, survivors gain magical attunements — but Corin receives enchanting abilities instead of combat magic, making him think like an engineer about supernatural problems. Rowe builds a magic system that rewards creativity over raw power.

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Inside the ever-changing Serpent Spire, survivors gain magical attunements — but Corin receives enchanting abilities instead of combat magic, making him think like an engineer about supernatural problems. Rowe builds a magic system that rewards creativity over raw power.

Stealing Sorcery

The War of Broken Mirrors • Book 2

by Andrew Rowe

Three immortal sorcerers toppled an empire, but when the son of Edrick Theas is murdered, their legacy of power becomes a target for unknown enemies.

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Three immortal sorcerers toppled an empire, but when the son of Edrick Theas is murdered, their legacy of power becomes a target for unknown enemies.

How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps

by Andrew Rowe, Suzy Jackson, Steve West

Humanity's century-old cycle breaks when the Demon King returns decades ahead of schedule—and their legendary Hero isn't due for another 77 years.

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Humanity's century-old cycle breaks when the Demon King returns decades ahead of schedule—and their legendary Hero isn't due for another 77 years.

Forging Divinity

The War of Broken Mirrors • Book 1

by Andrew Rowe

Knowledge sorcerer Lydia Hastings travels to Orlyn to verify claims about purchasable godhood, uncovering a conspiracy that could spark global war.

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Knowledge sorcerer Lydia Hastings travels to Orlyn to verify claims about purchasable godhood, uncovering a conspiracy that could spark global war.

Crystal Awakening

Shattered Legacy • Book 1

by Andrew Rowe, Kayleigh Nicol

Understaffed Team Guiding Star Legacy attempts the dangerous Tortoise Spire trial despite missing two crucial members. Rowe and Nicol blend puzzle-solving with magical combat in this Arcane Ascension universe adventure.

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Understaffed Team Guiding Star Legacy attempts the dangerous Tortoise Spire trial despite missing two crucial members. Rowe and Nicol blend puzzle-solving with magical combat in this Arcane Ascension universe adventure.

When Swords Fall Silent: An Assassination Anthology

by Bryce O'Connor, Michael J. Sullivan, Jonathan French, M.L. Wang, Peter A. Flannery, Luke Chmilenko, R.J. Barker, Marie Brennan, Andrew Rowe, Philip C. Quaintrell, Jay Boyce, David Dalglish, J.A. Andrews, Terry Mancour

Fantasy's best writers explore the moral complexity of hired killers across different worlds and magic systems. Each story approaches assassination as both craft and curse, avoiding simple glorification.

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Fantasy's best writers explore the moral complexity of hired killers across different worlds and magic systems. Each story approaches assassination as both craft and curse, avoiding simple glorification.