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Royal Institute of Magic #6
The High Council
Tension is high at the Royal Institute of Magic, as the Directors of each of the Departments – Spellswords, Wardens, Traders, Scholars and Diplomats – work together with their allies to push back the dark elf invasion, led by King Suktar.
But Ben Greenwood knows the truth: the only real way they are going to win is if he and the Guardians do the unthinkable and infiltrate the heart of the dark elf homeland – ending the evil king’s rule once and for all.
As if that wasn’t enough, a new power has come into play. Queen Elizabeth was aware of it all those years ago, and she predicted it would continue to influence their mission to the bitter end: the High Council.
Can the Guardians harness the strange magic of the armour? And will it really be enough to bring down such a powerful wizard as the dark elf king? In a race against time, and with his friends beside him, Ben Greenwood must face his greatest challenge yet.
The High Council is the sixth and final book in the Royal Institute of Magic series.
But Ben Greenwood knows the truth: the only real way they are going to win is if he and the Guardians do the unthinkable and infiltrate the heart of the dark elf homeland – ending the evil king’s rule once and for all.
As if that wasn’t enough, a new power has come into play. Queen Elizabeth was aware of it all those years ago, and she predicted it would continue to influence their mission to the bitter end: the High Council.
Can the Guardians harness the strange magic of the armour? And will it really be enough to bring down such a powerful wizard as the dark elf king? In a race against time, and with his friends beside him, Ben Greenwood must face his greatest challenge yet.
The High Council is the sixth and final book in the Royal Institute of Magic series.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2017
About the author
Victor Kloss
18 books242 followersVictor originally wrote:
"Born in London, I live in a lovely little town in West Sussex with my wife and daughter.
"My passion for writing came from the many great books I read as a child and at school. I thought it would be nice to give others the same pleasure of escaping to another world that they gave me."
Victor passed away on 5 November 2016 after fighting a losing battle against an aggressive form of lymphoma.
To learn more about Victor and his writing, please visit his website.
"Born in London, I live in a lovely little town in West Sussex with my wife and daughter.
"My passion for writing came from the many great books I read as a child and at school. I thought it would be nice to give others the same pleasure of escaping to another world that they gave me."
Victor passed away on 5 November 2016 after fighting a losing battle against an aggressive form of lymphoma.
To learn more about Victor and his writing, please visit his website.
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February 26, 2018
Fantastic ending!
Victor’s brother did a great job finishing this series and creating a fantastic legacy! The High Counsel combined all the great characters that we’ve come to love in a wonderful storyline that stayed true to the series. You will laugh, cry, cheer and breathe a deep sigh of relief in the end! I hope that Victor’s family will continue to bring life to these much loved characters! There is so much more adventure to be had!
Victor’s brother did a great job finishing this series and creating a fantastic legacy! The High Counsel combined all the great characters that we’ve come to love in a wonderful storyline that stayed true to the series. You will laugh, cry, cheer and breathe a deep sigh of relief in the end! I hope that Victor’s family will continue to bring life to these much loved characters! There is so much more adventure to be had!
December 27, 2017
I was thrilled and impressed to find out that the author’s family found a way to finish out this series just the way he had planned. I’m not sure if I’d have caught a difference between this and the rest of the series if I hadn’t known. I thought it was a great conclusion to a fun and interesting series. Would recommend all 6 books. Thank you for making this happen!
February 15, 2018
Awesome
An awesome conclusion to a great series looking forward to more adventures of these characters in this exciting land and seeing where Ben goes from here
An awesome conclusion to a great series looking forward to more adventures of these characters in this exciting land and seeing where Ben goes from here
February 23, 2018
I enjoyed the series from the very first book all the way to the end. This book brought the story to a very satisfying conclusion and I felt these books were so good that they rival Harry Potter.
February 22, 2020
Absolutely splendid ending. (although, it would have been incredible to see Aaron get his. Even if it only meant being told Ben was the one who stopped the war. Oh yah. Would've been good to see him brought down 500 pegs or so)
February 1, 2019
Sad to get to the end
I read a lot, a lot, and rarely does a series grab my attention leaving me begging for more. I look forward to the further adventures of Ben, Charlie and Natalie.
I read a lot, a lot, and rarely does a series grab my attention leaving me begging for more. I look forward to the further adventures of Ben, Charlie and Natalie.
March 14, 2018
Great book
Great book. The ending is great, there are some plot twists you can’t even imagine. Lots of acción and laughs.
Great book. The ending is great, there are some plot twists you can’t even imagine. Lots of acción and laughs.
March 9, 2018
Good book and a great end to a wounderful series.
A very enjoyable book and a great end to the series.
It's a clean book and a lot of fun to read.
A very enjoyable book and a great end to the series.
It's a clean book and a lot of fun to read.
March 8, 2018
Charming
A lovely end to a wonderful series. The end did justice to Victor's previous books. Definitely read with your tween.
RIP Victor Kloss.
A lovely end to a wonderful series. The end did justice to Victor's previous books. Definitely read with your tween.
RIP Victor Kloss.
March 6, 2018
Wonderful end to the series. It's been a great adventure!
March 2, 2018
Fun read ! I really enjoyed the whole series!
February 26, 2018
Loved the entire sertes
Ok Fantasy & Magic fans this series is for you. Lots of action with goblins, dragons, elves, trolls and a school of magic to bind it all together. I sure hope the author is taking us into this realm with more stories. I really loved this entire series.
Ok Fantasy & Magic fans this series is for you. Lots of action with goblins, dragons, elves, trolls and a school of magic to bind it all together. I sure hope the author is taking us into this realm with more stories. I really loved this entire series.
February 20, 2018
RIM review
It was a fun group of books, a good best friends adventures as they delve into magic for the very first time. They form a group of friends who have run-ins with elves, goblins, dwarves, dragons and everything else imaginable, all while trying to attend classes at the Royal Institute of Magic. Watch how Ben and some of his friends are chosen as the guardians. See what their mission is.
It was a fun group of books, a good best friends adventures as they delve into magic for the very first time. They form a group of friends who have run-ins with elves, goblins, dwarves, dragons and everything else imaginable, all while trying to attend classes at the Royal Institute of Magic. Watch how Ben and some of his friends are chosen as the guardians. See what their mission is.
February 19, 2018
OMG
Very well done. Finished the main story line but now there is many more questions.
Is there going to be another book?????
Very well done. Finished the main story line but now there is many more questions.
Is there going to be another book?????
February 8, 2018
Brilliant series
I loved this series an WS very saddened when I read about the author passing away. Victors family have done him proud with the final book!
I loved this series an WS very saddened when I read about the author passing away. Victors family have done him proud with the final book!
February 6, 2018
Great series of books
Plenty of action, well written characters and lively dialogue. What a terrible loss this author is- I can only imagine the great books he would have gone on to write.
Plenty of action, well written characters and lively dialogue. What a terrible loss this author is- I can only imagine the great books he would have gone on to write.
February 5, 2018
Really enjoyed the whole series.
I am terribly grieved by the passing of Mr. Kloss. I so enjoyed this very unique fantasy world and all the characters. My condolences to his family and friends. I so would have loved more of this world from Mr. Kloss and am sorrowed that this cannot happen.
I am terribly grieved by the passing of Mr. Kloss. I so enjoyed this very unique fantasy world and all the characters. My condolences to his family and friends. I so would have loved more of this world from Mr. Kloss and am sorrowed that this cannot happen.
February 2, 2018
Perfect Book
It was one of the best books i have ever read. A must read for all. I enjoyed very much.
It was one of the best books i have ever read. A must read for all. I enjoyed very much.
June 30, 2020
More Harry Potter parallels. Abigail’s connection with Suktar = HP and Voldemort, Ben’s protection from his parents = HP’s protection from his mother.
The final instalment sees Charlie really growing in confidence and power, whereas Ben is still all about the action. I’m still irritated by language being either old-fashioned or American and sometimes just wrong! Something very odd is described as ‘bazaar’ instead of ‘bizarre’.
If it weren’t for lockdown, I doubt if I’d have finished the series. It’s like when you watch the first episode of something, set the series link, watch the second one a couple of weeks later, then the rest just sit there taking up space.
All in all, absolutely average.
The final instalment sees Charlie really growing in confidence and power, whereas Ben is still all about the action. I’m still irritated by language being either old-fashioned or American and sometimes just wrong! Something very odd is described as ‘bazaar’ instead of ‘bizarre’.
If it weren’t for lockdown, I doubt if I’d have finished the series. It’s like when you watch the first episode of something, set the series link, watch the second one a couple of weeks later, then the rest just sit there taking up space.
All in all, absolutely average.
January 28, 2018
This is a wondrous and heart warming series
I love the innocence of the characters and how they grow and mature through the series and the relationships they build. The action is relatively nonstop throughout and the world of magic is enjoyable and awe-filled. This book series is one to read for any fantasy/ magic loving YA fan. This final book was a very satisfying ending but also left you wanting more.
I love the innocence of the characters and how they grow and mature through the series and the relationships they build. The action is relatively nonstop throughout and the world of magic is enjoyable and awe-filled. This book series is one to read for any fantasy/ magic loving YA fan. This final book was a very satisfying ending but also left you wanting more.
January 3, 2018
It was a truly amazing finish for this series. I know that Victor's spirit was with Darren(his brother), who wrote this book using Victor's notes. You can tell that Darren's involvement with all the Royal Institute books as his brother wrote them was there from the start. He knew the characters, the story line and did a great job of completing book 7. I was not disappointed by even one second in The High Council. A super book to read and a wow on the conclusion.
January 9, 2018
This is the last book in this series and I really really liked it. Kept me entertained. Wonderful series and highly recommend to readers who liked Harry Potter series. A little different take on things but love the journey these characters took. The writer unfortunately passed away before he finished this book. He had things outlined and the storyline done but the family had to find someone to finish it. What a wonderful legacy Victor Kloss left.
January 27, 2018
Another well written book by Kloss
I loved this book in the Royal Institute series. I was so sad to get to the last page. I hope his next book is out soon. This is a book for teens and older children, but I'm an older adult and loved it.
I loved this book in the Royal Institute series. I was so sad to get to the last page. I hope his next book is out soon. This is a book for teens and older children, but I'm an older adult and loved it.
January 5, 2018
Another great adventure!
I am hoping this is not the end to the series. Mr. Kloss had me hooked on this series by the fifth page of the first book. His imagination and humor will be missed. This book was perfectly written and I hope Ben, Charlie, and Natalie find more adventures in the future.
I am hoping this is not the end to the series. Mr. Kloss had me hooked on this series by the fifth page of the first book. His imagination and humor will be missed. This book was perfectly written and I hope Ben, Charlie, and Natalie find more adventures in the future.
January 9, 2018
Excellent read
I had read up to book five and when book six came out found i enjoyed far-reaching all the books again. Disappointed that I've finished the tale. Would like to follow these characters in other adventures. Also like to know what Aaron's reaction to Ben when he returned. This book definitely will hold your interest.
I had read up to book five and when book six came out found i enjoyed far-reaching all the books again. Disappointed that I've finished the tale. Would like to follow these characters in other adventures. Also like to know what Aaron's reaction to Ben when he returned. This book definitely will hold your interest.
March 11, 2018
What an amazing series! I had the good fortune of discovering the series late, so I was able to read through them in a relatively short amount of time. I have to say my excitement and interest level was right up there with Narnia and Harry Potter. I felt Darren did an amazing job with #6 and I hope he will keep the Royal Institute of Magic open for years to come!
December 24, 2017
Fabulous Series!!
I thought the author did a wonderful job finishing this book and honoring the wishes of Victor!! Wonderful series, I am selfish in hoping that more books were outlined by Victor before he passed away! He had a wonderful talent.
I thought the author did a wonderful job finishing this book and honoring the wishes of Victor!! Wonderful series, I am selfish in hoping that more books were outlined by Victor before he passed away! He had a wonderful talent.
December 24, 2017
Amazing finish to a well written series
I couldn't believe how great this handled by the family and ghost writer. This has become a nightly read with my daughter and I hope that there will be more to continue the series
I couldn't believe how great this handled by the family and ghost writer. This has become a nightly read with my daughter and I hope that there will be more to continue the series
December 26, 2017
Perfect ending to the adventure.
What a great tribute to Victor. This final book in the series was everything it should be. Thanks to all those who saw the series through to the end.
What a great tribute to Victor. This final book in the series was everything it should be. Thanks to all those who saw the series through to the end.
December 28, 2017
Whoever got the honour of finish writing this book, did a great job.
It was no less of a pageturner then the previous books.
I really hope we will hear more about Ben and his friends in the future.
It was no less of a pageturner then the previous books.
I really hope we will hear more about Ben and his friends in the future.
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