Bridget Acreman – illustratör

Some say he''s still out there

One thousand years ago in the city of Libalele, magic was declared a crime, and the magician Iwizadi was imprisoned by his brother Umwahu for his magic power. He outlived Umwahu and escaped from his cell, but by that time there was no magic left in the city or its people. Iwizadi disappeared with his secret book, and nobody knows what happened to him next...

Others say he''s just a character in a fairytale

The birds tell the Khun that the war in their homeland is over. After all the years of destruction and greed, nobody knows why the war for Noi is suddenly stopping now. There are worrying signs of magic in places where it should not be, and many Khun have gone missing. Those that remain have to hurry back to reclaim their land before they lose it again to someone else.

Nobody knows why he vanished

Aisling and her dad Peter have lost their home too, and live with a small community of Khun. Growing up, she learns that magic is more than just a fairytale, and some people keep their true intentions hidden. The more she learns about the world, the more she feels like her life is not hers to control. And even though she has Iwizadi to guide her, she doesn''t know where they are going.

In the second instalment of the Iwizadi trilogy, "Forbidden Magic," Aisling faces a perilous journey into the heart of manipulation and vengeance. Having helped the displaced Khun reclaim their homeland, the celebration is short-lived as the once-promised paradise reveals a dark secret.

As war looms on the horizon between nations vying for control of Noi, a precious natural resource whose uses are still being discovered. Aisling finds herself ensnared in the cunning web of an ancient wizard''s revenge for a crime long lost to history. Haunted by shadows of the past, she must navigate the treacherous waters of deceit, betrayal, and self-discovery to break free from the enchantments that threaten to shatter the fragile peace she fought so hard to attain. She must learn what it means to be a leader.

With alliances crumbling and tensions escalating, she must summon inner strength and improve both her magic ability and her relationships with those closest to her in order to unravel Iwizadi''s schemes. Will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her, or can she rise above the manipulation and forge a path towards a brighter future? In a world teetering on the brink of war, "Forbidden Magic" is a mesmerizing tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in the face of insurmountable odds.