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Aethercraft - Apprentice
Apprentice
Book One of Aethercraft
In a kingdom where magic is both feared and revered, fifteen-year-old Rhys Caelwyn has no reason to believe his life will ever matter. Orphaned, unwanted, and cast out from the only home he's ever known, Rhys drifts from village to town—until a false accusation nearly costs him his life.
But fate has other plans.
Saved by Eldric Faelan, a reclusive mage haunted by his past, Rhys is brought to Blackwood Keep—a fortress hidden in the mountain wilds—to begin a brutal, breathtaking apprenticeship in the elemental force that weaves through all living things. Magic, however, is no gift. It demands discipline. It exacts a price. And wielded without control, it can devour mind, body, and soul.
As Rhys struggles to master his abilities, he uncovers dangerous secrets—of Eldric’s fallen apprentice, of a shadowed order known as the Veilborn, and of a power within himself that could change everything… or destroy him.
Set against the vast, fractured realm of Aldervan—where noble houses clash, mages walk a razor’s edge, and whispers of prophecy stir beneath the ice— Apprentice is a rich, character-driven tale of survival, sacrifice, and the perilous cost of becoming something more than you were ever meant to be.
The journey begins here. Book one of a sweeping fantasy saga filled with ancient secrets, ruthless ambition, and a boy who might yet reshape the fate of his world. For fans of Brandon Sanderson or Patrick Rothfuss.
Book One of Aethercraft
In a kingdom where magic is both feared and revered, fifteen-year-old Rhys Caelwyn has no reason to believe his life will ever matter. Orphaned, unwanted, and cast out from the only home he's ever known, Rhys drifts from village to town—until a false accusation nearly costs him his life.
But fate has other plans.
Saved by Eldric Faelan, a reclusive mage haunted by his past, Rhys is brought to Blackwood Keep—a fortress hidden in the mountain wilds—to begin a brutal, breathtaking apprenticeship in the elemental force that weaves through all living things. Magic, however, is no gift. It demands discipline. It exacts a price. And wielded without control, it can devour mind, body, and soul.
As Rhys struggles to master his abilities, he uncovers dangerous secrets—of Eldric’s fallen apprentice, of a shadowed order known as the Veilborn, and of a power within himself that could change everything… or destroy him.
Set against the vast, fractured realm of Aldervan—where noble houses clash, mages walk a razor’s edge, and whispers of prophecy stir beneath the ice— Apprentice is a rich, character-driven tale of survival, sacrifice, and the perilous cost of becoming something more than you were ever meant to be.
The journey begins here. Book one of a sweeping fantasy saga filled with ancient secrets, ruthless ambition, and a boy who might yet reshape the fate of his world. For fans of Brandon Sanderson or Patrick Rothfuss.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2025
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About the author
Andreas Christensen
32 books134 followersAndreas Christensen is a Norwegian science fiction and fantasy author. His most recently published work is Frostfall, an epic fantasy.
His popular series the Exodus Trilogy received rave reviews in both the U.S. and the U.K. and has been compared to classics such as Heinlein and Asimov. The Rift Saga is set approximately two centuries after the events of Exodus, and a reviewer described it as "Hunger Games on steroids". In a good way...
He is currently working on new projects, including a "second generation" story set in the Aurora universe, in addition to the Legionnaire Series.
Andreas Christensen has a degree in Psychology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and his professional background is mainly from public service. He has a weakness for cats, coffee and up until recently, books so heavy he'd need a separate suitcase in order to carry them every time he traveled. Luckily, the world has changed, and the suitcase has now been replaced by an e-reader.
You can find Andreas Christensen here:
Website and blog: christensenwriting.com
Twitter: @achr75
Facebook: facebook.com/christensenwriting
Get your FREE copy of ALIVE, the Exodus companion novella. Just go to christensenwriting.com to get started!
His popular series the Exodus Trilogy received rave reviews in both the U.S. and the U.K. and has been compared to classics such as Heinlein and Asimov. The Rift Saga is set approximately two centuries after the events of Exodus, and a reviewer described it as "Hunger Games on steroids". In a good way...
He is currently working on new projects, including a "second generation" story set in the Aurora universe, in addition to the Legionnaire Series.
Andreas Christensen has a degree in Psychology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and his professional background is mainly from public service. He has a weakness for cats, coffee and up until recently, books so heavy he'd need a separate suitcase in order to carry them every time he traveled. Luckily, the world has changed, and the suitcase has now been replaced by an e-reader.
You can find Andreas Christensen here:
Website and blog: christensenwriting.com
Twitter: @achr75
Facebook: facebook.com/christensenwriting
Get your FREE copy of ALIVE, the Exodus companion novella. Just go to christensenwriting.com to get started!
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