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The Taking
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From the shadows of slavery, a legend begins to rise...
A slave. A warrior. And secrets meant to stay buried.
When a young girl is found abandoned on the castle steps in the medieval town of High Crown, she is swiftly claimed by a kitchen servant and thrust into a life of slavery. With no memory of who she is or where she came from, she has no refuge beyond the cold stone walls that bind her—and no hope of escape.
But some things are more feared than chains.
As whispers spread of giants stirring beyond the borders—ancient, fearsome beings thought slaughtered long ago—she finds an unlikely ally in a mighty warrior. Under his guidance, she learns the way of the sword—not just to survive, but to prepare for a destiny unknown even to her.
Drawn beyond the safety of High Crown, this warrior and girl embark on a journey through a land haunted by legends, kept by curses, and steeped in secrets long buried. What they uncover will change everything.
And when darkness rises, the fate of the realm will rest in the hands of a girl without a past—and the warrior who walks at her side.
A slave. A warrior. And secrets meant to stay buried.
When a young girl is found abandoned on the castle steps in the medieval town of High Crown, she is swiftly claimed by a kitchen servant and thrust into a life of slavery. With no memory of who she is or where she came from, she has no refuge beyond the cold stone walls that bind her—and no hope of escape.
But some things are more feared than chains.
As whispers spread of giants stirring beyond the borders—ancient, fearsome beings thought slaughtered long ago—she finds an unlikely ally in a mighty warrior. Under his guidance, she learns the way of the sword—not just to survive, but to prepare for a destiny unknown even to her.
Drawn beyond the safety of High Crown, this warrior and girl embark on a journey through a land haunted by legends, kept by curses, and steeped in secrets long buried. What they uncover will change everything.
And when darkness rises, the fate of the realm will rest in the hands of a girl without a past—and the warrior who walks at her side.
- GenresFantasy
343 pages, Paperback
Published October 9, 2025
12999 people want to read
About the author
J.M. Easterly
2 books57 followers*Also writes under the name Mae East.
Hi, I’m J.M. Easterly, and I write stories across many different genres. Why? Mostly because I’m probably a little unhinged, slightly unbalanced, or maybe just a bit psychotic—honestly, no one really knows. What I do know is that I connect more with people than with settings. I’m generally upbeat and positive, but every now and then my stories wander into darker territory. I guess we all crave contrast, right? Even deep within our own souls.
At the heart of it, I love people, and I love telling stories—especially the kind that mean something to someone. And if nothing else, I hope my stories give readers a break from life’s troubles by dropping them straight into someone else’s. My books definitely aren’t for everyone (and honestly, it would be pretty strange if they were), but if you do decide to take a journey with me, I hope it’s worth the trip. And if not? No worries—there might be another story in a different genre that feels more like home.
Either way, thank you so much for stopping by, and from one reader to another, I wish you the very best on all your book-adventures! 📚✨
Hi, I’m J.M. Easterly, and I write stories across many different genres. Why? Mostly because I’m probably a little unhinged, slightly unbalanced, or maybe just a bit psychotic—honestly, no one really knows. What I do know is that I connect more with people than with settings. I’m generally upbeat and positive, but every now and then my stories wander into darker territory. I guess we all crave contrast, right? Even deep within our own souls.
At the heart of it, I love people, and I love telling stories—especially the kind that mean something to someone. And if nothing else, I hope my stories give readers a break from life’s troubles by dropping them straight into someone else’s. My books definitely aren’t for everyone (and honestly, it would be pretty strange if they were), but if you do decide to take a journey with me, I hope it’s worth the trip. And if not? No worries—there might be another story in a different genre that feels more like home.
Either way, thank you so much for stopping by, and from one reader to another, I wish you the very best on all your book-adventures! 📚✨
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