Circle of Magic Book 1

As a young squire, Randal seems assured a future as a knight-until a mysterious wizard enters the castle's gates.

To his astonishment, Randal discovers that he himself possesses special powers. He leaves the security of life as a squire to become a student at the School of Wizardry.

Once his training in the mystic arts has begun, however, Randal soon learns that there are many perils-and one deadly enemy-to be overcome before he can advance from sorcerer's apprentice to Journeyman wizard...