An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world, with characters who catch you up.' -Robert Jordan, New York Times Bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® seriesRahl, a young apprentice scrivener on the island of Recluce, likes life to work out in his favor. And he has a bad attitude, too. To make sure things go his way, he uses a small amount of order magic in opportunistic moments-but his abilities are starting to get the attention of the Council magisters. So the Council sends him to the ma