Battle Magic

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tamora Pierce's long-awaited return to the magical world of Winding Circle -- now in paperback.

The drums of war are beating . . .

Mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are visiting the mystical mountain kingdom of Gyongxe when they are suddenly called away. The emperor of Yanjing has invited them to see his glorious gardens. During their brief stay, though, the mages see far more than splendid flowers. They see the emperor's massive army, his intense cru…