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In the heart of the African wilderness, a seventeen-year-old girl awakens by the side of a river, her memory erased from a botched assassination attempt, and with a gleaming samurai sword at her feet. The predators lurking nearby aren't her only concern, for a deadly mystery envelops her, and its unraveling will send geo-political shockwaves throughout the world.

In this captivating first book of the Angel of Death trilogy, meet Sophie Martine, an enigmatic figure with no recollection of her past, yet bearing an inexplicable mastery of both ballet and martial arts. As she struggles to survive, little does she know that her existence holds the power to reshape the world map and ignite international turmoil.

The trilogy, which includes Covert Ballerina and The Exchange Student, takes the reader on a breathtaking journey across continents and from the primal rhythms of an African village to the grandeur of Russia's Mariinsky Ballet Theater; from an unassuming American high school to a brutal terrorist hideout on the Red Sea, and from clandestine meetings with world leaders to a high-stakes aerial dogfight over Saudi Arabia.

Join the saga today with Forest Creature, a tale that will captivate your imagination and take you on an exhilarating ride of adventure—laced with subtle humor and provocative social commentary.

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2023

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February 2, 2025
Still undecided

Note sure of the age of the intended audience. If adults, I rate it 2 stars at best. 1st 20% was enjoyable, well written and strong character build up. Then the event happens. Story line becomes weak. No more strong colorful writing. Seems as if every event from social, political and economics of the past year somehow ended up in this book?? Probably best suited for a middle schooler.
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July 26, 2025
Do not let the opening story line fool you...it does get better espcialy when Shari takes her rightful leadership role and emerges as the Angel of Death who not only is exceptionally talented with swords but also in her perception of what peop;e are good for her country. This is an excellent book.
158 reviews
May 25, 2025
Forest creature

A very exciting with interesting historical fantasy features. Enjoyed reading it and looking forward to the next book. It has many interesting characters as well as the main character. I need to see what the mystery that started this story is all about. K
3 reviews1 follower
November 17, 2025
forest creature

I was initially intrigued with the premise, but the story quickly became childish and silly and had strong overtones of white superiority and used increasingly ultra right wing politics. I would not recommend this for anyone
3 reviews
April 1, 2024
Great series us there anything similar to this series?
6 reviews1 follower
January 12, 2025
Cartoonish

Reads like a badly written video game. One dimensional lead character placed in not believable situations. Too irrational to hold most readers interest.
431 reviews7 followers
July 26, 2025
Wow what a great story! Read on! 🤓❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️📚
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January 5, 2026
This was fun. The story read like oo7 and Dirk Pitt. Nothing that our heroine could not do and she did it for altruistic reasons. Pure enjoyment.
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