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Mark of the Fool 9

A Progression Fantasy Epic

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By: J.M. Clarke
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Summary

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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Mark of the Fool 10 By: J.M. Clarke
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Great new addition to the series. really love how the story has evolved so far.

Long live the General!

Absolute Cinema

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I've no idea how this series just gets better and better. There hasn't been one poorly written moment for me

Unreal

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Probably one of my favourite books now everything about the writing style characters world building and depth I’m hooked! Wish there was more books feels like if the author wanted to it could go on for at least another 10 books it’s a shame there’s only 1 more

Loved these books!

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Dying Screams, The unmaker, the unmaking.
There we get the pay off to the build up from when we hear about the original mark.
The reveal of...THAT war spirit
The pure rightous retribution on the secret church.
I can't wait for book 10 to finish this series. i need it now

Our Boi has done it

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love the characters and the world building. also love that certain storylines round up eg battles which then lead to the next level.

the story continues to evolve

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