Having survived death, Alex awakens with powers he never imagined existed. His un-extraordinary life is turned upside down as rival factions of magicians seek to gain control over his new-found gift. Escaping from life-threatening dangers, Alex quickly realises there is more to being a magician than he thought. With the help of the Order, a small group dedicated to upholding the Laws of Light, Alex learns to control his power and fights to prevent an ancient darkness from returning and destroying our world.

Xander, a gifted student of the Meridian Academy, must defeat rival opponents in order to claim the title of School Champion. The Tournament; a testing of magical skills, has been a time-honoured sacred tradition amongst the world's leading schools of magic. But unknown forces threaten to turn a seemingly peaceful event into a bloodbath. With the help of the Order, Xander and his psychic friend Simon find refuge with an unlikely ally, but things become more complicated when they meet the beautiful Aiyana. An unstoppable magical plague threatens the world. Demons cross the threshold between...