Magic Study (Book 2 in The Study Trilogy) [Paperback]

'There is a lovely light touch to this series reminiscent of early Anne McCaffrey, so it's gratifying to see that Snyder has managed to deliver the old one-two fantasy-literature punch.' --Rhianna Pratchett, SFX

...one that fantasy fans everywhere should enjoy.' -- --SciFi Now

'Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure as our heroine battles for life against rebel forces and evil wizards.' --Dumfries and Galloway Standard

Completing her apprenticeship could prove deadly...With an execution order on her head, Yelena has no choice but to escape to Sitia, the land of her birth. With only a year to master her magic - or face death - Yelena must begin her apprenticeship and travels to the Four Towers of the Magician's Keep.But nothing in Sitia is familiar. Not the family to whom she is a stranger. Not the unsettling new facets of her magic. Nor the brother who resents her return. As she struggles to understand where she belongs and how to control her rare powers, a rogue magician emerges - and Yelena catches his eye.Suddenly she is embroiled in battle of good against evil. And once again it will be her magical abilities that will either save her life...or be her downfall.

M.V. Snyder has been writing since 1995 and has published numerous articles in magazines and newspapers. She lives with her son, daughter and yellow Lab in Pennsylvania.