In Stealing from Wizards Vol. IV: Arson, Kuro (a ½ lutin, ½ wizard teenager) remains at Avalon Academy for more magical mayhem, reluctant heroism, and poorly-timed duels. Trapped on the Academy’s island for a summer of make-up classes, he stumbles into a dangerous mystery that could reshape the world. Between dodging dragons, unraveling conspiracies, and baking cookies for creatures, Kuro must confront who he is—and who he wants to be. As the new school year begins, old enemies rise and magical chaos spreads, Kuro’s past and future collide in a final adventure that’s as heartwarming as it is exciting. 

Canadian author Ryan Consell brings his beloved fantasy series to a thrilling close with Stealing from Wizards Vol. IV: Arson. Set for release on November 4, 2025, the final volume delivers the culmination of Kuro’s chaotic and heartfelt journey through a magical world that never quite welcomed him—but couldn't get rid of him either. With its mix of sharp humor, rich world-building, and unforgettable characters, the series has resonated with readers who see themselves in Kuro: misfits navigating a world that doesn't always make space for them.

Says Consell, “I’ve always been drawn to misfit stories, probably because I was a weird kid, myself. So many though end with the misfit becoming cool and popular, which never meshed well with my experiences as an oddball. I wanted a story where the weird kids could win the day while still being true to their strangeness, where they could be misfits as much at the end as the beginning.”