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The Chronicles of Kerrigan #9
Mark of Fate
Mark of Fate is the 9th Book of W.J. May's bestselling series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan.
Rae Kerrigan has proven herself a vital asset to the Privy Council and yet, they still question her loyalty.
Back in London, Rae returns to find that everything isn't exactly as it seems. The Privy Council may be officially offering her and her friends their jobs back, but not everyone is as eager to call a truce.
Sides are chosen. Lines are drawn in the sand. Rae finds herself torn, not only between two futures, but between two loves.
When an object left behind from her father exposes a ghastly secret, Rae find herself faced with the toughest question of all.
Can there ever be a happy ending for a Kerrigan?
Mark of Fate is the 9th book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan series.
Book 1, Rae of Hope is currently FREE.
Follow Rae Kerrigan as she learns about the tattoo on her back that gives her supernatural powers, as she learns of her father's evil intentions and as she tries to figure out how coming of age, falling love and high-packed action fighting isn't as easy as the comic books make it look.
Series Order:
Rae of Hope
Dark Nebula
House of Cards
Royal Tea
Under Fire
End in Sight
Hidden Darkness
Twisted Together
Mark of Fate
Strength & Power
Last One Standing
Rae of Light
Prequel: Christmas Before the Magic
Rae Kerrigan has proven herself a vital asset to the Privy Council and yet, they still question her loyalty.
Back in London, Rae returns to find that everything isn't exactly as it seems. The Privy Council may be officially offering her and her friends their jobs back, but not everyone is as eager to call a truce.
Sides are chosen. Lines are drawn in the sand. Rae finds herself torn, not only between two futures, but between two loves.
When an object left behind from her father exposes a ghastly secret, Rae find herself faced with the toughest question of all.
Can there ever be a happy ending for a Kerrigan?
Mark of Fate is the 9th book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan series.
Book 1, Rae of Hope is currently FREE.
Follow Rae Kerrigan as she learns about the tattoo on her back that gives her supernatural powers, as she learns of her father's evil intentions and as she tries to figure out how coming of age, falling love and high-packed action fighting isn't as easy as the comic books make it look.
Series Order:
Rae of Hope
Dark Nebula
House of Cards
Royal Tea
Under Fire
End in Sight
Hidden Darkness
Twisted Together
Mark of Fate
Strength & Power
Last One Standing
Rae of Light
Prequel: Christmas Before the Magic
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2016
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About the author
W.J. May
236 books1,191 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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November 19, 2019
This book infuriates me. I love the fact that Rae kissed Gabriel, but I am so angry that he wasn't chosen. I am a die hard Gabriel fan and I hate Rae's and Devon's romance. They should not be together Rae and Gabriel should. I know that this seems to be unlikely, but I still have high hopes and I will not give up on Raebriel. Besides that, I love this book. I especially love the ending when Rae finds her dads letter and is uncovering something. I also love that Rae and Devon are broken up and that Angel is back in the picture. Also bring back Kragian. Kragian and Gabriel are my favorite, so naturally I was super excited when Kraigan showed up in Beth's house. But I hated how he abruptly left. Bring back Kraigan and get rid of Devon. I love this book and all the others and will be buying the next book right this second. If you have not read this book yet, ignore this whole review because it is full of spoilers. And if you find this review to be offensive at all, deal with it. I just literally finished the book and I am angry, and I need to vent. This is at no shade or offense to W.J. May, I love her books and do not want to shame or bad mouth them at all.
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January 10, 2018
Eh
Spoiler**
Even tho she finally ends up kissing Gabriel ... this was my least favorite book.
Also feel like this should be $.99 cause I finished it in 2 1/2 hours not $4.
Really bummed these books are getting to short yet going up in price.
I will continue to purchase to support the author because I like the series but being totally honest, I do feel jipped.
*i feel this way because I love the series so much. I want more of it that I’m being greedy and it’s showing by my exaggeration of cost. Lol
Spoiler**
Even tho she finally ends up kissing Gabriel ... this was my least favorite book.
Also feel like this should be $.99 cause I finished it in 2 1/2 hours not $4.
Really bummed these books are getting to short yet going up in price.
I will continue to purchase to support the author because I like the series but being totally honest, I do feel jipped.
*i feel this way because I love the series so much. I want more of it that I’m being greedy and it’s showing by my exaggeration of cost. Lol
July 26, 2017
Need tissues for this one
Oh boy, Things went crazy, not that it's unusual in Rae's world . But it was so intense I had to walk away from the book, put my kindle down and go ask hubby if he needed help. But the whole time I was away I was thinking about Rae and what was happening and going to happen. Now I have to find out what comes next....
Oh boy, Things went crazy, not that it's unusual in Rae's world . But it was so intense I had to walk away from the book, put my kindle down and go ask hubby if he needed help. But the whole time I was away I was thinking about Rae and what was happening and going to happen. Now I have to find out what comes next....
July 8, 2024
Sometimes you forget
Sometimes you forget these are only teenagers, young adults.
Especially with what they're going through.
Rae is constantly having to defend herself whether verbally or physically.
When her mum steps in this time justice is served.
But Rae still has so much on her shoulders and people are putting more there every day.
Sometimes you forget these are only teenagers, young adults.
Especially with what they're going through.
Rae is constantly having to defend herself whether verbally or physically.
When her mum steps in this time justice is served.
But Rae still has so much on her shoulders and people are putting more there every day.
January 14, 2018
More excitement.....
There is a few sad parts in this book, but there is a surprise that totally will blow you away as you keep reading to learn more about Rae, her friends, and her family. Make sure to grab the series and follow along as Rae learns the truth about herself.....
There is a few sad parts in this book, but there is a surprise that totally will blow you away as you keep reading to learn more about Rae, her friends, and her family. Make sure to grab the series and follow along as Rae learns the truth about herself.....
May 8, 2018
Wow!
Heart wrenching and enthralling! This book did not disappoint. The twists and turns just keep coming. Suspenseful, thrilling, and full of new questions and character challenges.
Heart wrenching and enthralling! This book did not disappoint. The twists and turns just keep coming. Suspenseful, thrilling, and full of new questions and character challenges.
January 28, 2019
The ending wow
Rae got confused just as any teenager and kiss Gabriel, Devon realized and breaks with her, after that she get a little mom love and is great to see that Beth still have the love and advice for her daughter even in a few words.
The end is crazy...
Rae got confused just as any teenager and kiss Gabriel, Devon realized and breaks with her, after that she get a little mom love and is great to see that Beth still have the love and advice for her daughter even in a few words.
The end is crazy...
January 2, 2021
I finally made my way back to this book that I started this summer. Rough year, that I just need a break from books.
The ending of this book just broke my heart a little. Rae and Devin’s future is up in the air. I just need them to be at happier ever after already. I have hope it will work out.
The ending of this book just broke my heart a little. Rae and Devin’s future is up in the air. I just need them to be at happier ever after already. I have hope it will work out.
January 6, 2021
I'm so tired of all the circles this group goes in. But, we did get a lot more Gabriel, so that gets a whole extra star.
My favorite part:
My favorite part:
May 3, 2024
Great books
Great story, awesome writer ...
Rae goes through alot in this book. If you have gotten this far into the series I don't need to encourage you to keep reading... this amazing series does that itself🥰🥰
Great story, awesome writer ...
Rae goes through alot in this book. If you have gotten this far into the series I don't need to encourage you to keep reading... this amazing series does that itself🥰🥰
November 13, 2017
Wow
This is a fast paced y a thrill ride series ...
Magical powers linked to a tatu gotten from bloodlines as they turn 16...
The tales continue
This is a fast paced y a thrill ride series ...
Magical powers linked to a tatu gotten from bloodlines as they turn 16...
The tales continue
March 24, 2018
Brilliant
These books keep getting better. Usually they would be boring and same stories appearing but it keeps you guessing and wanting more
These books keep getting better. Usually they would be boring and same stories appearing but it keeps you guessing and wanting more
July 24, 2018
Another entertaining book in the Kerrigan series.
May 14, 2019
Keeps you wanting to read more!
Witty,adventure and captivating! Always on the side of righteousness Kerrigan is a heroin you want to follow and see what shes up to next!
Witty,adventure and captivating! Always on the side of righteousness Kerrigan is a heroin you want to follow and see what shes up to next!
August 21, 2020
Mark of Fate Review
The ninth book in The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series. A great, well-written addition to the series. Each story just keeps getting better!
The ninth book in The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series. A great, well-written addition to the series. Each story just keeps getting better!
March 29, 2021
Good Read
Good group of heroes, Heartache, indecision, more villainous plots, emotional, good characters and more distrust. Could definitely use an editor.
Good group of heroes, Heartache, indecision, more villainous plots, emotional, good characters and more distrust. Could definitely use an editor.
June 30, 2021
Brilliant
Another brilliant book gripped from the start I couldn't put it down well written and a great story line loved it
Another brilliant book gripped from the start I couldn't put it down well written and a great story line loved it
March 10, 2017
Great story, bad editing.
January 2, 2017
Emotional
Rae finds herself going through a series of emotions. Fighting old enemies, her psychotic half brother showing up, GABRIEL, and Victor from the Privy Council. It's one thing after another...enough to break anyone down.
This one was heart wrenching for me. I'm not giving away anything, but I can't stand Gabriel! And Rae keeps going back and forth about being unsure of herself...it's very frustrating. You just want to smack some sense into her.
It's still very much a 5 star book.
My frustrations give the author all the credit. I feel what the characters do. It's a testament to her writing. Very well done!
Rae finds herself going through a series of emotions. Fighting old enemies, her psychotic half brother showing up, GABRIEL, and Victor from the Privy Council. It's one thing after another...enough to break anyone down.
This one was heart wrenching for me. I'm not giving away anything, but I can't stand Gabriel! And Rae keeps going back and forth about being unsure of herself...it's very frustrating. You just want to smack some sense into her.
It's still very much a 5 star book.
My frustrations give the author all the credit. I feel what the characters do. It's a testament to her writing. Very well done!
July 4, 2025
One of the most emotionally resonant books in the series, Rae begins to question everything she’s fought for. The burden of her family name and the corrupt structures around her weigh heavily. Themes of identity and legacy are explored more deeply here, making it a thoughtful and mature entry. Action is balanced well with inner conflict, though pacing remains inconsistent.
March 27, 2016
Another great story in the Kerrigan Chronicles
Love Rae Kerrigan and can't get enough of her adventures with her friends and her first love. There are plenty of complications that keep the plot and characters on their toes.
Love Rae Kerrigan and can't get enough of her adventures with her friends and her first love. There are plenty of complications that keep the plot and characters on their toes.
March 14, 2016
Fantastic
Great but I can say a little short this time. The storyline is getting interesting in regards to the relationship of the group. What is going to happen next.
Great but I can say a little short this time. The storyline is getting interesting in regards to the relationship of the group. What is going to happen next.
April 16, 2016
I LOVE these books, I just hate that I have to wait for each one to come out to read them. I love all the characters and I am enjoying watching Rae grow.
June 8, 2016
WHAT???? ARE YOU SERIOUS?????
This book left me strangely excited for the next but also ridiculously heart broken... NEEEXT.....
This book left me strangely excited for the next but also ridiculously heart broken... NEEEXT.....
September 1, 2016
Great series.
This is a great series. I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I am off to the next book.
This is a great series. I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I am off to the next book.
October 23, 2019
Not what I expected, but it was any way good. It leaves me craving for more!
Can't wait to see what Rae gets up to next!
Can't wait to see what Rae gets up to next!
April 26, 2016
Another great book
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December 26, 2017The books are enjoyable but very short. They could be more in depth but it's just typical teen stuff. Apparently teens can't keep their attention on a big book? Which is ridiculous! I loved reading when I was young and still do. I like the characters and the story line but again. too short.
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