An outlaw army of wizards and mercenaries…

 A kingdom on the brink of disaster… 

One Marshyl Knight and his apprentice face an impossible task.


Lords of Ascension is the exciting second novel in the epic fantasy Marshyl Stories series. Dex is a teenager on assignment with Outrider Reegan, Marshyl Knight. It is his first foray into the realm as an official member of the exclusive guild of wizard warriors known as Marshyls. They have the power to protect people from renegade wizardry, but is Dex ready to face Wand Casters, Ring Mages, and powerful Sorcerers? Sent on a simple assignment to spend his summer with the veteran Marshyl Knight on a mission to discover the truth about a mysterious gang of outlaws known as the Lords of Ascension, Dex is thrust into the heart of the conflict between magic users. His summer of apprenticeship quickly becomes a test of everything Dex has learned and his commitment to the guild he has pledged his future to. Filled with heart-pounding action, characters you’ll fall in love with, and a wizarding world like no other, you’ll love Lords of Ascension.


Written with young adult readers in mind, Lords of Ascension brings all the wonder, magic, and adventure you’ve come to expect from Toby Neighbors. Set in a world of gritty ruggedness that harkens back to days when only the strong survived, the magical system in the Marshyl Stories is both unique and addictive. With a spellbinding storytelling style, and a fascinating magical world to explore, you won’t want to miss this exciting installment in the Marshyl Stories series.