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Mark of the Fool 9

A Progression Fantasy Epic

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Mark of the Fool 9

Written by: J.M. Clarke
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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As the enemy escalates, it’s time for Alex to free himself of his limitations once and for all.

The Mark of the Fool.

A ‘gift’ from Uldar that enhances the bearer’s ability to learn any skill, but—in return—one cannot practise magic, engage in combat or use divinity at all. Alex Roth, the latest Fool, has found ways around his limitations.

Now, however, he has hit a wall.

To master the most powerful spells, Alex discovers that the Mark can no longer be worked around. It must be removed…or transformed. Luckily, The Fool of The Traveller’s cycle had laid down the groundwork to transform the Mark of the Fool, but her notes and equipment are hidden away in her sanctum somewhere in the far north.

If Alex wants to be truly free, he must find it.

And time is running out.

The Ravener continues to escalate and the hidden church hunts him relentlessly.

Will he transform the Mark in time and unleash his true potential or will his enemies find him first? In either case, their confrontation will be a mighty reckoning.

Book 9 of the Best-Selling series. Continue your fantastical journey into a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, deepening mystery, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.

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Travis has to be one of the best I've ever listened too. the way he expresses emotion through the characters gives them their own individual personalities. amazing!.

Travis

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First part of the book went as expected but once the climax of the story was done it went into a 2nd phase.. understood the purpose was to set up what may be the final book in the series?!?…I hope not, but it wasn’t quite as interesting, but I get it. I love this series so I will of course wait impatiently for the next one!! :)

Mixed feelings

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Awesome series and this book does not dissapoint! Very much looking forward to the next one! And a big thanks to the author and narrator for bringing this story to me!

Epic

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I always hate it when a good story starts great with incredible characters and worldbuilding, but then something like HBO's Game of Thrones occurs. This is nothing like that.

I love this series. Lots of great stuff mentioned or hinted at in previously books is brought together here and has some of the mysteries dispelled, while still leaving room for more.

All the stars. Very satisfying.

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Great addition to the series. Very interesting in seeing where we will go from here.

Hype!

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