Reprisal — Richard Fierce

When Siddian flees for his life from the Academy after murdering his master, he has only one place to go: the Ruins. A place of mystery and seclusion from the world, Siddian finds more than he expects in the ancient place. He sets out on a quest to obtain the location of an invaluable book of prophecies hidden away from the world. But another apprentice who shared the same master at the Academy is out for revenge. With events spiraling out of Siddian's control, he has to make decisions that will alter everything he has ever known …