Overnight, 16 year-old Grant Beagan finds himself standing face to face with bizarre creatures, becoming a member of a complex magical society, and best of all, having his own dormant channeling abilities “lit” by a very special recruiter, called a Flame.
As Grant begins to experience his new life as a member of the Lit—training to enhance his abilities, exploring mind-bending new locations, witnessing miraculous feats of magic, and meeting extraordinary new mages of different nationalities (and species!)—he can’t imagine ever going back to his old life in the Unlit world. That is, until he learns of a dangerous conflict arising in his midst.
Before long, Grant finds himself embroiled in a battle between the Finder, a powerful type of mage that hasn’t been seen in 500 years, and the Controller, a dangerous being with the power to exert control over the minds of others. To emerge unscathed, Grant will need to hone his channeling skills, build upon the powers he’s gained, face his deepest fears, solve a series of unusual mysteries, and apply the wisdom of the Mage Code, a set of seven principals left behind by the previous Finder centuries earlier.