All paths lead to the throne.Ann Valeran is the heir to the archdruid, a spiritual leader to the five lands of Almara. But her destiny is shattered when her parents are killed by her elder brother Urien and his demon mother Orla. Framed for the murder of her parents, Ann becomes a wanted fugitive with a high bounty on her head. Accompanied by her younger brother Xander and her best friend Edward Rohn, her former bodyguard, the rogue trio travel in their native land of Caselhelm.Meanwhile, war has broken out in Caselhelm and magic has been banned by Orla, who now sits on the archdruid's throne. Ann, Ed and Xander work with the resistance to protect magic users from Orla's dark clutches, all while striving to clear Ann's name. Along the way, they meet people from their past whose intentions aren't always clear. And deciding to trust them may doom them to an even worse fate.Bound by Blood is the first book in the Rogue of Magic series. With its exciting action and unexpected twists, this epic fantasy will leave you breathless. And as Ann races across her land to claim what's hers, she'll realise one thing: the strongest magic of all... is the love of her family.