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How far would you go, and what lines would you cross, simply to survive?
Malina of Hastia has been thrust into a living nightmare … a brutal trial of selection within the Mountain of Souls, where failure means a gruesome death, and even survival only guarantees another day of suffering.
Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she is frail and certain to die, broken and forgotten like so many before her … without even knowing why.
Yet fate has other, more sinister plans for Malina than a quick death, and as the truth behind her incarceration is slowly revealed, she discovers the Mountain is not a prison, but a forge.
Those who survive its trials are remade into The Chosen: a fearsome cohort of assassins trained in blade, deceit, and enchantment, bound to fulfil an ancient prophecy that promises to save humankind.
But survival has a price.
To live, Malina must embrace killing. To rise, she must forget mercy. To become one of The Chosen, she must surrender her very soul.
But if survival costs her everything that once made her human, what kind of monster will Malina become when she finally leaves the Mountain?
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The Mountain of Souls is Book One of The Chosen series: a dark epic fantasy of brutal trials, assassin training, ancient prophecy, morally grey characters, immense battles, and a heroine forged in blood.
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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, and 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
Malina of Hastia has been thrust into a living nightmare … a brutal trial of selection within the Mountain of Souls, where failure means a gruesome death, and even survival only guarantees another day of suffering.
Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she is frail and certain to die, broken and forgotten like so many before her … without even knowing why.
Yet fate has other, more sinister plans for Malina than a quick death, and as the truth behind her incarceration is slowly revealed, she discovers the Mountain is not a prison, but a forge.
Those who survive its trials are remade into The Chosen: a fearsome cohort of assassins trained in blade, deceit, and enchantment, bound to fulfil an ancient prophecy that promises to save humankind.
But survival has a price.
To live, Malina must embrace killing. To rise, she must forget mercy. To become one of The Chosen, she must surrender her very soul.
But if survival costs her everything that once made her human, what kind of monster will Malina become when she finally leaves the Mountain?
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The Mountain of Souls is Book One of The Chosen series: a dark epic fantasy of brutal trials, assassin training, ancient prophecy, morally grey characters, immense battles, and a heroine forged in blood.
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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, and 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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