A Secret Atlas

Being a member of the of the Royal Cartographer's family can be a dangerous job. Not only do you draw the maps, but you must do the exploration as well. In Michael A. Stackpole's latest fantasy series, starting with the A Secret Atlas, the author tells the story of this family, and the wealth and power that their secret knowledge brings. Unfortunately, their explorations uncover new discoveries that can bring chaos to their King's realm... These fantasy novels appear to offer a new kind of magic. I especially like the title of the second book, Cartomancy. Yes, there IS magic in maps... I'm sure the story is quite gripping. I'm just not sure I can wade into yet another fantasy series to find out. If you've read it, please let me know how it was...