A young boy named Call is warned by his father to avoid magic. Despite his efforts, Call is selected for the Iron Trial, where success means acceptance into the prestigious Magisterium school. But as he navigates through loyal friendships, constant danger, and a mischievous puppy, Call begins to question whether his father's warning rings true.

The Iron Trial

The Magisterium series is a five-book series of fantasy novels, one book for each year of Call’s life between twelve and seventeen. The series is cowritten by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare.