The Tower of Beggars: Stormfell Academy Book One (Stormfell Academy, 1) [Weitze, Torsten]

Author: Torsten Weitze

The first book in an immersive and addictive fantasy series from the million-copy selling phenomenon Torsten Weitze that follows the epic journey of a young protagonist with nothing left to lose.

When tragedy strikes her family, Niri finds herself penniless and alone in a city determined to turn their back on 'her kind'.

Her only possession is also her only hope - a copper coin that grants her admission to the prestigious Stormfell Academy, renowned for its magical and combative training.

But the coin only offers her a place to sleep, and Niri must learn to adapt and fight if she is to survive the Academy - and its occupants.

The Tower of Beggars is the first enthralling instalment in the bestselling Stormfell Academy series that has captivated millions of readers in Europe, now available in the US and UK for the first time.

Welcome to the Academy . . .

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9798994931622

About the Author
Torsten Weitze, born in 1976, is a native of Krefeld, Germany, where he still lives today.

Trained as a publishing clerk, he was eventually drawn to the creative side of storytelling after many years of leading a pen-and-paper role-playing group. Today, he spends much of his free time imagining new worlds and characters, bringing them to life in his fantasy novels.

He finds balance and relaxation through regular Jiu-Jitsu practice and by studying the use of traditional Japanese weapons.

His debut novel, Ahren: The 13th Paladin, was published in February 2017.