First Mage on the Moon
$26.36
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2026
Summary
Grimdark master Cameron Johnston returns in this innovative space fantasy where wizards race to be the first to touch the moon, also known as the land of the gods. A fast-paced read, perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Ella Pickering is drowning in debt. Once a Unity skymage trained to make aerial supply runs in the great war with the Ranneas Empire, following a crash she now uses a wheelchair and works grueling shifts making magical weapons in the Unity workshops, thinking of bet…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915998064 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1915998069 |
| Author: | Cameron Johnston |
| Publisher: | Watkins Media Limited |
| Imprint: | Angry Robot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm |
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Critics Review
“original, entertaining, and humane, braced with subversive wit.”
– Ken MacLeod, author of Beyond the Hallowed Sky
“First Mage on the Moon contains notes of Full Metal Alchemist and Ed McDonald’s Raven’s Mark wrapped in an alchemical shell of brilliance from Johnston.”
– David, FanFiAddict
“A wild, brilliant blend of rocket science and madcap magic!”
– Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade
“An absolute delight”
– Tina (@SoundFuryBookReviews, Instagram and YouTube)
“Grabbing the reader’s attention from the very first line and holding on tight”
– Effy (@effy_reads, Instagram) / (Deep in the Marginalia, YouTube)
“A spectacular display of found family, reaching for new heights in the face of adversity, and not being afraid to defy those in power.”
– Casey Bee (@caseybeebooks, Instagram)
“For anyone enamoured with the romance of the Space Race and a deep loathing of endless war at the whims of idiots.”
– Dan (@dan.reads.it.all, Instagram)
” the most surprisingly unique SFF book that I have read this year.”
– Amber (@seekingdystopia, Instagram and YouTube)
“Gripping, moving, and wholly original – I loved it.”
– H.G. Parry, author of The Magician’s Daughter
“One of my favourite genre mashups I’ve read this year!”
– Rachel (@amodelwhosread, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok)
“Readers of SF and fantasy will enjoy the melding of these two genres.”
– Booklist
About The Author
Cameron Johnston
Cameron Johnston is the British Fantasy Award and Dragon Awards nominated author of dark fantasy novels The Traitor God and God of Broken Things. He is a swordsman, a gamer, and an enthusiast of archaeology, history and mythology. He loves exploring ancient sites and camping out under the stars by a roaring fire.
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