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The Order
A paranoid boy with blue hair chased by a tall man in a robe. This is the scene Cori Lewis witnesses, throwing her simple life into mayhem.
She is just trying to get through her freshman year of college; make it to her classes, get good grades, maybe even find a significant other. But after witnessing one of her classmates being pursued by a mysterious man, she and her friends are kidnapped. Hoping they’re participating in a psychological experiment, they do their best to assimilate into the boarding school-like environment created by their captors. The longer they stay, the less human their captors appear. It's unsettling, but manageable. Until the killing starts.
As the deaths add up, it becomes clear their captors are looking for something among the captives. They’re looking for the Order, thirty-six individuals with special powers. After discovering herself to be one of these individuals, Cori must find and work with the others like her to have any chance of making it out alive.
She is just trying to get through her freshman year of college; make it to her classes, get good grades, maybe even find a significant other. But after witnessing one of her classmates being pursued by a mysterious man, she and her friends are kidnapped. Hoping they’re participating in a psychological experiment, they do their best to assimilate into the boarding school-like environment created by their captors. The longer they stay, the less human their captors appear. It's unsettling, but manageable. Until the killing starts.
As the deaths add up, it becomes clear their captors are looking for something among the captives. They’re looking for the Order, thirty-six individuals with special powers. After discovering herself to be one of these individuals, Cori must find and work with the others like her to have any chance of making it out alive.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2023
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About the author
Birdy Browne
2 books5 followersBirdy Browne is a new and upcoming author from Atlanta, where she’s been churning out compelling stories since the day she learned to write. Although her education took her in the direction of public libraries and psychology, Browne has always had a love for writing. Browne’s goal is to create new and unexpected fantasy novels full of complex emotions and morally gray characters.
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November 9, 2023
"The Order" is a captivating tale of suspense, mystery, and emotional turmoil that kept me on the edge of the seat. The story introduces a compelling protagonist Cori Lewis, initially navigating the challenges of college life, she finds herself thrust into chaos when she witnesses a fellow student being pursued. The subsequent kidnapping and immersion into a peculiar boarding school environment unfold a sinister plot, revealing that their captors seek the Order—thirty-six individuals with unique powers. As the deaths escalate, Cori discovers her own extraordinary abilities, turning her life into a suspenseful journey of collaboration and survival.
The story of Cori grappling with identity, loyalty, and a world shrouded in secrets. Her journey, tangled in secrets and supernatural forces, had me hooked from page one!
The intricate relationships between characters, especially the conflicted bond between Cori and Kanyn, add a layer of complexity to the narrative.
The author skillfully builds tension throughout the passages, creating a sense of urgency as Cori deals with deceptions, danger and unknown adversaries. The addition of supernatural elements, such as the Cori's attempt at using an unseen force, makes the story intruiging and engaging.
Overall, "The Order" demonstrates a mastery of storytelling, blending elements of magical realism, suspense, and emotional depth. The exploration of complex themes and the strong character development contribute to a rich and immersive reading experience. Highly recommended to the dark academia readers.
The story of Cori grappling with identity, loyalty, and a world shrouded in secrets. Her journey, tangled in secrets and supernatural forces, had me hooked from page one!
The intricate relationships between characters, especially the conflicted bond between Cori and Kanyn, add a layer of complexity to the narrative.
The author skillfully builds tension throughout the passages, creating a sense of urgency as Cori deals with deceptions, danger and unknown adversaries. The addition of supernatural elements, such as the Cori's attempt at using an unseen force, makes the story intruiging and engaging.
Overall, "The Order" demonstrates a mastery of storytelling, blending elements of magical realism, suspense, and emotional depth. The exploration of complex themes and the strong character development contribute to a rich and immersive reading experience. Highly recommended to the dark academia readers.
March 12, 2026
It was a little slow in the beginning but I was hooked by the end. Is there a sequel coming?
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