THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE MISTRESS MANUSCRIPTS, FIRST CYCLE OF THE MAGICIUM SERIES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CREATION DEFEATS CREATOR? Coming full circle doesn't always bring you back to where you started. As all they hold dear and the very fabric of the world disintegrates, Carla, Blessing, Junior and Logan are the only ones who can halt humanity's slide into obscurity. But Mistress and her followers have been planning this victory for years. And nothing more than a tiny group of magi, hidden at The Rock, stand between her and indescribable power. As the last four hopes for humankind race to prevent her ultimate triumph, they will be forced to set aside their differences and work with the dregs of humanity. But when Mistress's spies are planted even in their midst, treachery is never more than a sword stroke away. How do you choose between sacrificing all you stand for and saving the world? ★★★★★ - Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award All roads ultimately converge at the place we call home. In the case of Carla and Logan, their journey leads them back to The Rock, driven by a noble purpose: to rescue the people they had once left behind, just as Mistress, the formidable antagonist, gathers her final forces in a bid to claim the city's coveted power. Meanwhile, Blessing and Junior are compelled to safeguard their newfound family, even at the risk of their own lives. In this gripping climax, former adversaries find common ground, uniting our cherished characters for a final stand to defend their cherished ideals. But, with the impending threat of Mistress and her legion of A-boms, safety becomes a scarce commodity. Dissidents , the fifth and concluding installment of The Mistress Manuscripts, penned by the talented T.N. Baldwin, is an electrifying tale that never relents in its pace and captivates readers with its abundant action and unbridled excitement. Baldwin, true to form, exhibits a mastery of crafting relatable and multifaceted characters, allowing readers to effortlessly comprehend their emotions, be it their sorrow or their elation, as they navigate through the peaks and valleys of their most challenging escapade to date. In addition, the poignant reunion of familiar faces from previous books adds an extra layer of emotional depth, reinforcing the notion that every individual's story is worth telling, irrespective of their significance. Undeniably, Dissidents deserves an unequivocal five-star rating. It offers a robust reading experience for enthusiasts of the fantasy genre and serves as a phenomenal culmination to an already extraordinary series. While the journey may have been arduous at times, the story effectively concludes, leaving a satisfying sense of closure while simultaneously leaving the door ajar for potential future expansions, should Baldwin choose to pursue them. No character is overlooked or abandoned; their arcs are meticulously tied together, creating a cohesive narrative that left me both fulfilled and eagerly anticipating whatever literary treasures Baldwin has in store for us. Literary Titan