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They trained assassins to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Within the depths of the Mountain of Souls, orphans are raised to become remorseless assassins.
Abandoned by an empire ravaged by war, hundreds die during selection, leaving a determined, bloodied few … honed by training, pain, and enchantment … to ascend as The Chosen.
This fearsome cohort has a singular purpose: to cleanse the seven kingdoms of the malevolent forces preventing the return of a legendary king destined to usher in humanity’s golden age …
Malina is one of those orphans.
Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she appears certain to die on her first day, broken and forgotten like so many before her.
Fate, however, has other, far more sinister plans for Malina than a quick death ...
… and the world will soon come to curse her name.
The Chosen series: a sweeping, dark, epic fantasy that spans worlds filled with creatures of legend, immense battles, morally grey characters, and an unforgettable heroine forged in blood.
Extracts of what readers are saying:
★★★★★ 'Beautifully written and a world expertly crafted. Well worth the read for any fantasy lovers and food for thought for the enthusiasts of delving deep into the human psyche.'
★★★★★ A compelling read that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It has all the ingredients of an exceptional fantasy: engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.
★★★★★ The pace never stops for one second! The characters are so incredible, a mix of good and bad, but so well written and believable, and built up slowly from the first book, leading you through the story with such skill. The hopelessness at times is painful, but the ending and last few chapters are mind-blowing.
★★★★★ ‘The story is action-packed and moves at a great pace, and all the characters in it are uniquely distinct and interesting. There are some dark moments in the book, and throughout, it carries a sinister undertone, like death wrapped in Christmas paper.’
★★★★★ ‘From the best opening ever to the nail-bitingly brilliant ending. Clear your diary. Full of characters who will live on and be missed.’
Genre: Fantasy
Within the depths of the Mountain of Souls, orphans are raised to become remorseless assassins.
Abandoned by an empire ravaged by war, hundreds die during selection, leaving a determined, bloodied few … honed by training, pain, and enchantment … to ascend as The Chosen.
This fearsome cohort has a singular purpose: to cleanse the seven kingdoms of the malevolent forces preventing the return of a legendary king destined to usher in humanity’s golden age …
Malina is one of those orphans.
Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she appears certain to die on her first day, broken and forgotten like so many before her.
Fate, however, has other, far more sinister plans for Malina than a quick death ...
… and the world will soon come to curse her name.
The Chosen series: a sweeping, dark, epic fantasy that spans worlds filled with creatures of legend, immense battles, morally grey characters, and an unforgettable heroine forged in blood.
Extracts of what readers are saying:
★★★★★ 'Beautifully written and a world expertly crafted. Well worth the read for any fantasy lovers and food for thought for the enthusiasts of delving deep into the human psyche.'
★★★★★ A compelling read that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It has all the ingredients of an exceptional fantasy: engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.
★★★★★ The pace never stops for one second! The characters are so incredible, a mix of good and bad, but so well written and believable, and built up slowly from the first book, leading you through the story with such skill. The hopelessness at times is painful, but the ending and last few chapters are mind-blowing.
★★★★★ ‘The story is action-packed and moves at a great pace, and all the characters in it are uniquely distinct and interesting. There are some dark moments in the book, and throughout, it carries a sinister undertone, like death wrapped in Christmas paper.’
★★★★★ ‘From the best opening ever to the nail-bitingly brilliant ending. Clear your diary. Full of characters who will live on and be missed.’
Genre: Fantasy
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