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This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

Excitement reigns in the second book of the epic western fantasy Tales of the Outlaw Mages series by author Amy Campbell.

When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price.

Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys an enemy fortress, the young mage is imprisoned for his crimes. Abused and at the mercy of his tormenters, Blaise's only ally is a duplicitous man he's not sure he can trust.

After escaping his cruel upbringing, politician Malcolm Wells had everything—or so he thought. He didn't count on falling for Breaker Blaise Hawthorne. And it's all his fault that Blaise has been captured as a war criminal. The Breaker is running out of time, and Malcolm's money, power, and influence have proven useless to win his freedom.

When a magic-slinging outlaw storms into town, Malcolm seizes the opportunity to form an uneasy alliance. The pair hatch a bold gambit to free Blaise, but their enemy is one step ahead. At the mercy of Malcolm's dark past, everything they fought for unravels. All the magic in the world may not be enough to save any of them from the nightmare to come.

Blaise's continuing tale is perfect for readers who love offbeat epic fantasy in a western setting, reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ+ representation.