J. Charles's debut novel, The Trials of Magnus, is the first installment of three in The Ballad of Liuwrend. This novel centers around its titular character Magnus, a mortal that gets wrapped up in a dispute among gods when a Goddess who should have been dead instead imbues him with her power, setting him on a path of revenge and battle. Magnus and his faithful companion Ahnkiin must traverse the land of Liuwrend as destiny slowly catches up to them. Centering around themes of acceptance and stubbornness, The Trials of Magnus is a fast-paced fantasy adventure featuring a unique cast of characters, a pantheon of powerful gods, a novel magic system, and more!