Mark of the Fool 9

A Progression Fantasy Epic

By: J.M. Clarke

Narrated by: Travis Baldree

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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character progression

it took me a bit to get into this book series but it has been one of the best reads I've had. I hope he author writes more similar to this

you get answers and they don't disappoint!

nothing at all this book was amazing. everything from narrator, characters, story, this book has it all and more

Mark of the fool series

Great series gear evolution of characters I recommend this listen if you into fantasy and magic

Epic

This was awesome i love how so many things got tied up and the sweet revenge and relief can’t wait for the next.

Still a strong series

Was expecting the series to slow and lose my interest a bit. This book was a great listen and the story is as strong as the early books. Great work!