The Will of the Many
By James Islington
- Release Date: 2023-05-23
- Genre: Epic Fantasy
Description
At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington.
AUDI. VIDE. TACE.
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything.
I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilised society in allowing my strength, my drive and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.
I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.
But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.
And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.
To survive, though, I will still have to rise through the Academy’s ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them and win. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me.
And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.
Reviews
Will of the Many
5By MacKDaddyRheaAmazing read! I couldn’t put it down! 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!Thoroughly enjoyed it
5By MBCohen99Best book I’ve read in quite a while.Awesome!
5By Robert8589This book was great and super complex.Fantastic
4By GrdinicFive stars is for life-alerting works, while not quite that this is an astonishing piece of fiction. Well-drawn, likable characters, with consistent and logical motivations. Believable dialogue and colorful world-building. Touching sequences packed with earned moments of tenderness, action that’s never outlandish, and thrilling sneaky sneak sequences. Mostly, smart, constantly changing and evolving plot. What a fantastic read.Great start to a hopefully long and successful series.
4By Stef609I went into this with no expectations, Vis as a character immediately struck me as interesting. The way it starts, his defiance to the world around him, and his position in life are always enough to nab me. The way he progresses through the story, struggling with his past and now his new life, navigating the risks he must take in order to avoid the unfortunate fate promised to him if he fails. Incredibly delivered by the author, I wished for a little more closure at the end, but nonetheless looking forward to the 2nd book later this year.The Will of the Many
5By CooperCTAmazing book! When is #2 coming?Fantasy Esports?
2By Colin Reid WCompelling ideas and setting, frustratingly propelled by silly, video-game-inspired obstacles.Perfect Start
5By Plague Bringer99From chapter 2 on, I was hooked! The ending probably sealed the 5 star for me!One of my new favorites for sure
5By hannahluckowI can’t say enough good things about this book. I’ve been struggling to find something to follow this book up with because it was just that good of a read. Finished it within a couple days. The story line is compelling, characters are well-developed, and the world-building is phenomenal. I can rarely find a book that I don’t see the plot twists coming from a mile away, but this book managed to surprise me. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out!Outstanding
5By Callanish7Fantastic sci-fi the way it should be! It is truly inventive and highly intense like the hunger games in Ancient Rome on steroids and even better. So upset with the ending as it was clearly not over… and the next book hasn’t been released yet - I hate that! Hurry up!
