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Hidden Enemies
Witches - Fantasy Fiction. The Saga of The Society - Hidden Enemies is the first of five books in the series.
Xavier is an intelligent, but troubled, young man, coming from low beginnings, but with high ambitions. He has found an ancient organisation with definite, though intolerant, ideals, known as The Society, which he hopes to manipulate so he may achieve his dreams.
Camille has just turned fourteen and is out collecting herbs for her mother when the angry mob attacks. She watches form the bushes as her mother is burned at the stake and her home destroyed and flees when she hears that they plan the same fate for her. Camille’s flight takes her north, towards the mountains her mother has spoken of, chased by Xavier and his men.
When Camille finds the auch, Aiyu, her world changes again. This creature from fairy-tales takes her into the mountains, because the spirits have instructed that she must be saved. But in doing so, Aiyu inadvertently reveals the secret of their existence, and the entrance to the high country, to the humans.
The Society seeks to use this knowledge to their advantage, and so begins a tale of intrigue, prejudice, politics and ambition.
Xavier is an intelligent, but troubled, young man, coming from low beginnings, but with high ambitions. He has found an ancient organisation with definite, though intolerant, ideals, known as The Society, which he hopes to manipulate so he may achieve his dreams.
Camille has just turned fourteen and is out collecting herbs for her mother when the angry mob attacks. She watches form the bushes as her mother is burned at the stake and her home destroyed and flees when she hears that they plan the same fate for her. Camille’s flight takes her north, towards the mountains her mother has spoken of, chased by Xavier and his men.
When Camille finds the auch, Aiyu, her world changes again. This creature from fairy-tales takes her into the mountains, because the spirits have instructed that she must be saved. But in doing so, Aiyu inadvertently reveals the secret of their existence, and the entrance to the high country, to the humans.
The Society seeks to use this knowledge to their advantage, and so begins a tale of intrigue, prejudice, politics and ambition.
299 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2015
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Steve Reilly
3 books2 followersSteve lives on the NSW Central Coast where he is inspired by the landscape and people.
He tries to write each day, even if just to throw it away. "Keep in touch with the characters and let them tell their story" is his advice.
His novels are written for teenagers and young adults, but the stories contain much more and are also good if you are looking for a fast read.
He tries to write each day, even if just to throw it away. "Keep in touch with the characters and let them tell their story" is his advice.
His novels are written for teenagers and young adults, but the stories contain much more and are also good if you are looking for a fast read.
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September 10, 2018
I really enjoyed this tale, and something felt quite original about this story, I was especially drawn into the characters and felt quite a relationship with them
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