Scalpels and Sorcery: The Ward Thirteen Chronicles

About this book

In the grand magical metropolis of Oakhaven, healing is a matter of spells, wands, and innate mana. Anatomy and biology are considered archaic jokes. Enter Barnaby Finch, a nineteen-year-old medical apprentice with a pronounced limp, zero magical ability, and an unparalleled understanding of the human body. Relegated to the mundane Ward Thirteen, Barnaby's traditional medical practices are mocked by the elite magical healers. But when a mysterious, magic-resistant disease called 'mana-rot' begins spreading through the city, the standard healing spells only accelerate the infection. Lady Isolde Pendelton, a prodigious but sheltered magical healer, faces unprecedented failure when her spells worsen a high-profile patient's condition. Forced to seek out the 'quack' apprentice, Isolde teams up with Barnaby. Together, they must navigate the elitist hospital board, smuggle rare non-magical herbs through the city's underbelly, and forge a new hybrid science of medicine before the outbreak claims the entire academy. Full of humor, high-stakes medical drama, and coming-of-age growth, this story explores what happens when the magic runs out and the real work begins.

Book details

Genres:

Light Novel, Fantasy, Medical Drama, Comedy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-01

Content rating:

PG-13