"With vivid scene-setting, McCauley expertly draws readers into a perilous, sometimes ruthless world as experienced through the eyes of a boy consumed by guilt and grief over his family's plight and the uncertainty about who he is becoming." — Kirkus Reviews
"Merlin's Apprentice: The Mage is a powerful and exciting new book. . . Brava!" — Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author
"McCauley offers the second book in a YA fantasy series chronicling the early days of a reluctant future king in medieval Britain . . . an eventful magical adventure with good characterizations." — Kirkus Reviews
"Susan McCauley does it again with this final installment in her Merlin's Apprentice Series! Pip is the kind of reluctant hero you can’t help but love—brave, flawed, and full of heart. A magical and thrilling conclusion to a series that truly soars. Highly recommend!" —Rose Garcia, USA Today bestselling author