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The Chosen Series Box Set (Books 1-3): An Epic, Dark, Fantasy Adventure
This box set includes The Mountain of Souls (a former #1 US Amazon bestseller), The Last Hope, and The River of Tears. Over 1000 paperback pages of epic, heroic, dark fantasy. Save 30% when buying the box set as opposed to buying the books individually.
My name is Malina, and I was one of The Chosen.
To this day, some would argue that I helped save the world, whereas most still swear by the gods that I alone condemned it.
In a time of war, I was a weapon forged out of darkness, magically honed to perfection. My to overcome the malevolent forces opposing the fulfilment of a thousand-year-old prophecy - the triumphant return of The Once and Future King.
Accepting my destiny, I killed the guilty and the innocent, became both betrayer and the betrayed, trusting it was for the greater good, a means to a glorious end. My lost soul and a conscience stained by blood seemed a small price to pay for the end of injustice, inequality and conflict.
I obeyed to live. I lived to kill. I killed to survive. Amidst the chaos, I also dared to love, so do not judge me too harshly.
But before I became a legend of dark renown, my journey began in obscurity as an orphan destined for a gruesome demise in the fetid depths of The Mountain of Souls. Perhaps it would have been kinder for the world had I surrendered to that fate.
My name is Malina, and I was one of The Chosen. This is my story.
The Chosen. A thrilling and intricately spun epic fantasy that weaves a relentless fight for survival into a tapestry full of conquest, deception, magic, and an ancient prophecy that will determine the fate of humanity.
Buy ‘The Mountain of Souls’ now and walk in the bloody footsteps of The Chosen today.
★★★★★ The best series I've read all year.
★★★★★ 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 novel, engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, and all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.
★★★★★ The Mountain of Souls is a terrific read and the start of a spectacular new fantasy series.
★★★★★ A fantastic and chilling opening to Marcus Lee’s new trilogy, gripping the attention from the very first, shocking page.
★★★★★ An incredibly compelling story and a surprising exploration of humanity.
★★★★★ What would you get if you took Squid Games and put it in an epic fantasy setting? Added magic, political plots, assassination, and manipulation? Well, you might get something like The Mountain of Souls.
★★★★★ This is a book that takes off like a runaway train and does not slow down. The tension and the momentum carry you through the whole 350 pages of tightly-plotted story.
My name is Malina, and I was one of The Chosen.
To this day, some would argue that I helped save the world, whereas most still swear by the gods that I alone condemned it.
In a time of war, I was a weapon forged out of darkness, magically honed to perfection. My to overcome the malevolent forces opposing the fulfilment of a thousand-year-old prophecy - the triumphant return of The Once and Future King.
Accepting my destiny, I killed the guilty and the innocent, became both betrayer and the betrayed, trusting it was for the greater good, a means to a glorious end. My lost soul and a conscience stained by blood seemed a small price to pay for the end of injustice, inequality and conflict.
I obeyed to live. I lived to kill. I killed to survive. Amidst the chaos, I also dared to love, so do not judge me too harshly.
But before I became a legend of dark renown, my journey began in obscurity as an orphan destined for a gruesome demise in the fetid depths of The Mountain of Souls. Perhaps it would have been kinder for the world had I surrendered to that fate.
My name is Malina, and I was one of The Chosen. This is my story.
The Chosen. A thrilling and intricately spun epic fantasy that weaves a relentless fight for survival into a tapestry full of conquest, deception, magic, and an ancient prophecy that will determine the fate of humanity.
Buy ‘The Mountain of Souls’ now and walk in the bloody footsteps of The Chosen today.
★★★★★ The best series I've read all year.
★★★★★ 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 novel, engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, and all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.
★★★★★ The Mountain of Souls is a terrific read and the start of a spectacular new fantasy series.
★★★★★ A fantastic and chilling opening to Marcus Lee’s new trilogy, gripping the attention from the very first, shocking page.
★★★★★ An incredibly compelling story and a surprising exploration of humanity.
★★★★★ What would you get if you took Squid Games and put it in an epic fantasy setting? Added magic, political plots, assassination, and manipulation? Well, you might get something like The Mountain of Souls.
★★★★★ This is a book that takes off like a runaway train and does not slow down. The tension and the momentum carry you through the whole 350 pages of tightly-plotted story.
1348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2023
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June 4, 2025
Grabs you from the start
Fantastic series Highly recommend this book. Great characters and relationships. You see the characters grow and you actually get attached.
Fantastic series Highly recommend this book. Great characters and relationships. You see the characters grow and you actually get attached.
August 28, 2025
Awesome
These books had me hooked, I don't normally read fantasy, but cannot wait to read the next one!!!!! A MUST read!!!!
These books had me hooked, I don't normally read fantasy, but cannot wait to read the next one!!!!! A MUST read!!!!
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