A dark heroine. Space warfare. Magic.Carina Lin is a mage with a mission. After her parents' disappearance when she was a toddler, she was brought up by her grandmother. Then the old lady's death left her a slum brat, alone and friendless on a godforsaken planet at the ass-end of the galaxy.All she wants is to find other mages like herself, but her plan is fraught with danger. Warring clans are fighting for galactic supremacy, and if they discover her powers she risks slavery and torture.A golden opportunity arises to fulfil her dream and win her heart's desire. But if she loses, death will seem inviting.Star Mage Quest is book one in the dark, exciting space fantasy, Star Mage Saga.