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The danger when forging a weapon is believing it will never be turned against you.
The Mountain of Souls … an extinct volcano on a remote, deadly island, where a mysterious cult subjects orphans to a brutal selection, forging the few who survive into remorseless assassins known as The Chosen.
Malina is one of them.
Deathly pale and cursed with unnatural yellow eyes, she appears certain to die on her first day … but the Mountain has never trained anyone like Malina.
She will obey to live, live to kill, and kill to survive, until she emerges as exactly the weapon her masters intended to create.
Or so they believe.
Because what the Mountain creates in Malina may prove far more dangerous than anyone intended.
The Chosen are being forged to save the world.
Malina may be the one who condemns it.
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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
The Mountain of Souls … an extinct volcano on a remote, deadly island, where a mysterious cult subjects orphans to a brutal selection, forging the few who survive into remorseless assassins known as The Chosen.
Malina is one of them.
Deathly pale and cursed with unnatural yellow eyes, she appears certain to die on her first day … but the Mountain has never trained anyone like Malina.
She will obey to live, live to kill, and kill to survive, until she emerges as exactly the weapon her masters intended to create.
Or so they believe.
Because what the Mountain creates in Malina may prove far more dangerous than anyone intended.
The Chosen are being forged to save the world.
Malina may be the one who condemns it.
***
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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