To all the readersof Alexey Osadchuk’s The Last Life and the fans of The Order of Architects by Oleg Sapphire and Yuri Vinokuroff, this is your kind of story! Enjoy a new long exciting read and add new memorable characters to you collection!What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace.I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together ...

A job from an old family friend unleashes a flood of surprises. And there's a bigger problem than dark mage threats—the patriarch is sick, and only one healer can save him.The mission? Complete the job—and track down that healer. Along the way there will be new allies, unexpected charges, and a conspiracy starring the mysterious death mage once again.Oh, and that pesky riddle from the past? Still needs solving.Time to buckle up. Things are about to get interesting.

And once again, a new commission turns out anything but simple. At first, nothing makes sense at all—but as events unfold, dangerous details begin to surface… ones that could shake the Imperial throne itself.To make matters worse, the Voznesensky mansion is getting visitors—and not the pleasant kind. Not to mention that a clash with a powerful dark mage could happen any moment.And yet, no obstacle is insurmountable, be it an ancient curse or meddlesome relatives. Our hero f...

A new commission turns out far more complicated than it first appears, for this time it isn’t only about magic, but the human heart. And the outcome will shape more than one destiny. Still, what better challenge could a true artificer hope for?Count Voznesensky will master the craft of the forge and call on the power of nature itself. He will offer an extraordinary chance to his new associates—and to a desert world that has long forgotten the sun. And along the way, he’ll finally s...

Every known rank of magic has been claimed. Every aspect, mastered. And this means the real journey is just beginning.Ahead lie new worlds—but first, an old enemy lurking in the shadows needs to be dealt with, and the phantoms that must be destroyed once and for all.Between starting a new year at the academy, stealing an island, earning a noble title, discovering a genuine golem, breaking two supposedly unbreakable oaths, shaking up the Great Desert, recruiting an alchemist...

A new client and a new commission seem harmless and routine—exactly what Alexander needs. The artifact turns out to be a demanding piece of work, but at least the Earth and Air aspects of magic are simple enough. Still, the object of the client’s concern is mysterious and unusual—a strange plant brought from distant lands.Once he gets into the thick of things, Alexander encounters a dark mage—and soon learns there is more than one.Meanwhile, the magical cats are up to their...

The artificer has no client this time—and the stakes are far higher than usual. A friend must be saved.The trail leads into disputed lands, home to an ancient people—ruled by unfamiliar magic, riddled with anomalies, and brimming with discoveries no one expected. The final pair of magical aspects marks the start of a much longer journey. And the rescue mission is no longer just about saving people, but entire worlds. At least, that’s what their inhabitants claim…Yet no chal...

The thirst for knowledge has driven our hero across worlds—and it's nowhere near done with him yet.The Gliders. Those in possession of a forgotten ability, its secrets scattered across legends, prophecies, and taproom rumors. To save his people, the artificer must hunt down every last scrap—and forge one of the greatest artifacts ever made. One that opens gates between worlds.This time, he doesn't just forge the key. He has to become a Gatemaster.Every aspect is to ...

A new commission becomes an unexpected and dangerous challenge. This time I’m dealing with the denizens of the Shadow World—thieves of human souls.My search for answers takes me to a small northern village whose secrets are guarded not only by people, but also by monsters. To prevail, I must master the powers of both Light and Shadow.As if that weren’t enough, my fluffy pets reveal a surprise. A big fat magical surprise. But I’ve handled worse—I’m an artificer, after all. S...

The Patriarch has finally recovered—and immediately set off on a journey. Alexander, meanwhile, heads to the Imperial hunting grounds in search of a creature that proved too much for even the Empire’s most seasoned gamekeeper.The task seems simple enough: study the animalistic aspect of magic. However, its natural pair is necromancy, which complicates matters somewhat. Once again, the peaceful profession of an artificer leads Alexander into trouble—and into another world. A world o...

The family has been saved from ruin, and the old mansion's standing strong again—things are finally looking up! A fresh commission is on the horizon, promising Alexander a return to his cherished craft. The artifact he's expected to make appears simple enough. Could there really be any associated problems—or unexpected discoveries?There's enough going on already—not least the new pairing of magic, which brings its own surprises, and, on top of everything , a cryptic message from th...

A new commission turns out far more complicated than it first appears, for this time it isn't only about magic, but the human heart. And the outcome will shape more than one destiny. Still, what better challenge could a true artificer hope for?Count Voznesensky will master the craft of the forge and call on the power of nature itself. He will offer an extraordinary chance to his new associates—and to a desert world that has long forgotten the sun. And along the way, he'll finally s...