Will of the Many 1 Hierarchy

This is a new book. Condition: Brand New.

At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by the internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington.Plt;brPgt;

Plt;bPgt;P#8216;Phenomenal! One of the best high fantasy novels IP#39;ve read in yearsP#8212;thinkPlt;iPgt; Red RisingPlt;/iPgt; meets Plt;iPgt;The Name of the WindPlt;/iPgt;. I couldnP#39;t put it down.P#8217; LYNETTE NONIPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;This new edition of book one in the Hierarchy series features never-before-seen bonus materials, including a full-colour map by the author, a note to the reader and new cover art.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;iPgt;AUDI. VICE. TACE.Plt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;The Catenan RepublicP#8212;the HierarchyP#8212;may rule the world, but they do not know everything.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their most prestigious school. I tell them that, when I graduate, I will allow my strength and driveP#8212;what they call WillP#8212;to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as everyone must do.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;And that I will Plt;iPgt;neverPlt;/iPgt; cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;To survive, though, I will have to rise through the AcademyP#39;s ranks, and win. Because if I cannot, those who know my real name will no longer have any use for me.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;PRAISE:Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;Unsettling, gripping, timely, powerfulP#8212;this book is highly recommended. I canP#39;t wait for the next volume.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson seriesPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;Fans of Pierce BrownP#39;s Plt;iPgt;Red RisingPlt;/iPgt; will enjoy this book, but itP#8217;s darker, deeper, and takes unexpected paths worth traveling. Trust that the author will get you there in the end.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;KirkusPlt;/iPgt; (starred review)Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;Islington subverts the magic school trope and Roman-inspired world building to make this fantasy-dystopian setting distinctly his ownP#8230; He hits the nail right on the headP#8230;The pages truly whiz by.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;AurealisPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;The most high-octane, twisting and turning magical conspiracy I have ever read. I stayed up all night to finish it and had to pick my jaw up off the ground once I was done...The magic system and world building felt up there with some of the best in the genre.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;ReadingsPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;IslingtonP#8217;s worldbuilding is exceptionally detailed and thoughtful, making suspending disbelief effortless. Perfectly balancing character development and plot momentum, this will have fantasy fans clamoring for more.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;Publishers WeeklyPlt;/iPgt; (starred review)Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;P#8216;Islington cleverly intersperses the world and character building with bursts of action and intrigue which kept me gripped from beginning to end...A fabulously addictive read which I would recommend for lovers of epic fantasy.P#8217; Plt;bPgt;Plt;iPgt;Good ReadingPlt;/iPgt;Plt;/bPgt;

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781923058262
Published: June 2025

Number of pages: 720
Width: 158 mm
Height: 236 mm
Depth: 52 mm

Publisher: Text Publishing