Shane W Walley: 2 books

After magic almost caused the end of the world, its use was outlawed and anything magical (including priestly magic and psionics) was forbidden. Centuries passed, and people thought of magic as a relic from a less enlightened time and forgot all about it. Civilization in the city of Albanzion is divided...

Having discovered he has the gift of magic, young Steiger must now figure out what that means for him in a world that has outlawed its use and embraced science. He is now strong enough to defeat his enemies, but is that enough for him, or will he choose to do more with it? Its effects on his life...