The Summoner

When his father is murdered and his throne usurped by his own half-brother, Prince Martris Drayke is the sole surviving heir. Forced to flee his home with a handful of loyal friends, Tris must confront a hidden magical heritage he never knew he possessed. To reclaim his birthright and avenge his family, he must learn to master the rare and dangerous power of a Summoner, a mage who can commune with the dead.