The Madness Project (The Madness Method)

No one really knows Tarik Trabinis. Not even himself.

He was born with a dual heritage--his royal title from his father, and from his mother, the gift of magic that would make him an outcast of society...if society ever learned the truth. For sixteen years Tarik kept his nature a secret. But now he must face the greatest challenge of his life: he must use his ability to change his appearance to slide into the dregs of society, to learn the truth about a shadowy society of mages that may be plotting to destroy everything he has ever loved.

Hayli wasn't born on the streets, but as a mage, the streets are the only place she can call home. Afraid and ashamed of her shape- shifting ability, Hayli only wants to belong in the Hole, a misfit crew of street rats who live deep in the south streets of Brinmark. But when the mysterious Rivano takes notice of her gift, she must finally decide who she is, and what she wants to be.

When Tarik and Hayli's worlds collide, they find themselves caught in a dangerous web of lies and deceit, crime and violent ambition. How far will Hayli go to save the people she loves? And how much would Tarik sacrifice in order to learn the truth?

What they will face will challenge everything they thought they knew, and make them question the true meaning of loyalty and betrayal, love and honor.