Alternative Facts

At Brakebills University magic is real and only the most gifted magicians - like Quentin Coldwater - are granted acceptance.
If esoteric school work weren't enough, Quentin has found himself destined to destroy the Beast - a mysterious, evil force that threatens multiple realities. In his quest to find the Beast, Quentin has discovered this is not the first time he has fought the monster. Thanks to a powerful time-spell, this is the 5th time he and his friends have gone head to head against this evil.
And he's died every single time.
The results of this last battle are - unexpected - in ways Quentin may not be able to survive.