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A cause to strive for, a king to kill for, and a love to die for.
Within the depths of the Mountain of Souls, an ancient sect raises orphans to become remorseless assassins.
Abandoned by an empire ravaged by war, hundreds die during selection, leaving a determined, bloodied few, honed by training and enchantment, to emerge as The Chosen - an elite cohort tasked with delivering an ancient prophecy.
Malina is one of those orphans.
Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she is neither popular nor strong and appears certain to die on her first day, twisted and broken like so many before her.
Fate, however, has other, far more sinister plans for Malina than a quick death.
As the forces of darkness rise and the prophesied return of the Once and Future King draws near, Malina will be expected to sacrifice her very soul to ensure both her survival and his ascension.
But is it a price she is willing to pay?
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Read on, and you'll discover more than just Malina's tale … but the revelation of an astonishing plan spanning millennia, in which myths from the past, influence the present, to determine the future.
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Gripping, heart-wrenching, and full of suspense, The Chosen’s story of courage, resilience, and the power of choice in the face of destiny will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading it.
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Extracts of what readers are saying about The Chosen:
★��★★★ '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.’
For lovers of: Epic Fantasy - Dark Fantasy - Sword & Sorcery - Action & Adventure - Survival Fiction.
Genre: Fantasy
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