Hidden World: Blood & Magick

by Valerie J Dana

Immortals are real. No longer the stuff of fireside lore and fairy tales. They exist, and they are everywhere, hiding in plain sight across Praegna under the watchful eye of Parliament. On the surface, this group seems to protect society from Immortals, locking away anyone with abilities in the Institute. But the reality of Parliament is worse. Much worse. These truths and others reveal themselves to Danyka Rayne, a seemingly normal female human in her twenties. Normal, that is, until she learns the most life-shattering truth of them all. Not only are Immortals running rampant in her home city of Nephora, Hythe, but she is one of them. And one of the last of her kind at that. This fact has brought her to the attention of a band of unsavory individuals led by Danyka’s aunt and the male who brought the genocide of his own race. If that’s not enough, she loses her best friend at the exact moment when she needs him most. Now Danyka must learn to access her newfound abilities and to navigate this new existence with no one to rely on but a rag-tag group of Immortals. Ready or not, they have to face Parliament, and Danyka is forced into a position that tests her morals and her will. If she can stop history from repeating itself, she might be able to save herself and her new friends. But if she can’t, all of Praegna, mortal and immortal alike, will fall.

327 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2023

About the author

Following her lifelong dream of becoming an author, Valerie J Dana, debuts with Hidden World: Blood & Magick, with several more novels already in the making. Native of central Pennsylvania, she currently resides outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Andrea Knapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an interesting and unique story. The world-building is on point, and I love that it incorporates different types of supernatural beings besides just the usual ones. I can’t wait to read the next one!

[Clarissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, it was really hard to put down (The plot gets thick and juicy). One of the best authors out there!!

[Trina Sheesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible story...well written and can't wait to read the next book.

[Tracy Kline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read

This book drew me in from the start. It was just the escape I needed from my everyday life. I highly recommend reading this!