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The Scythe Wielder's Secret: the Complete Series
The Scythe Wielder's Secret Series Box Set
Susan Sarnio's life is forever changed when she is forced to become a grim reaper, or Death. The first female reaper in thousands of years, she is brought to the all-male World of Deaths to train. This world is filled with ancient magic and strange riddles. Susan struggles against sexism and bullying, while also hoping to prevent a catastrophic war. Deaths and Dragons, rivals since the dawn of time, both cling to devastating secrets. Susan and her friends find themselves at the heart of their conflict, and the fate of three worlds hangs in the balance.
THE SCYTHE WIELDER'S SECRET will determine the fate of humanity.
Susan Sarnio's life is forever changed when she is forced to become a grim reaper, or Death. The first female reaper in thousands of years, she is brought to the all-male World of Deaths to train. This world is filled with ancient magic and strange riddles. Susan struggles against sexism and bullying, while also hoping to prevent a catastrophic war. Deaths and Dragons, rivals since the dawn of time, both cling to devastating secrets. Susan and her friends find themselves at the heart of their conflict, and the fate of three worlds hangs in the balance.
THE SCYTHE WIELDER'S SECRET will determine the fate of humanity.
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Published November 29, 2016
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Christopher Mannino
7 books88 followersMannino's writing journey began when he was stranded on the Cornish coast at the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. The experience inspired The Scythe Wielder's Secret. He studied mythology, theatre, and literature both in the US and at Oxford. A former theatre teacher, he is a digital nomad currently residing in Malta with his wife and two inspiring children. He continues to write both fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. In addition, as a freelancer he is most known for his work with Business Insider where he has amassed over 4.5 million readers. Mannino is an expert at helping parents and kids connect better. Be sure to check out his revolutionary approach the Making it Up Method.
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December 10, 2018
Just into her teens, Susan Sarnio is forced to enter the College of Deaths where she will be trained as a scythe-wielder to bring souls from the Living World to the Hereafter. She is the only female in an all-male College and becomes a target to her own classmates as well as strangers. This is an amazing fast-paced story contained in all three books. Below is a review of two to show you what to expect in this outstanding trilogy! Don’t worry if you don’t know the names – you will become well acquainted as you read this for yourself!
*** Reviewing “SCHOOL OF DEATHS – BOOK 1” ***
Thirteen-year-old Suzie Sarnio woke for school from a bad dream of a laughing, stuttering hooded man with a scythe. For some unknown reason, Suzie had been losing weight, looking more like skin and bones every day. Her parents were worried. Her best friend Crystal told her she looked like death! Everyone at school noticed the drastic and frightening change in her appearance.
At dinner one evening, there was a knock at the door. A huge hunchback man with a scythe stood there and asked for Suzie – the stranger was the man from her dream! He grabbed her arm and she found herself in a field – with TWO suns above her in the sky! He took her to meet a very strange-looking goat-like man named Athanasius, the Gatekeeper of the “in-between”. She was told that if she remained in her world or returned there now, she would lose her soul and flesh and die within the month. So she had to sign a contract for a year of service in the land of the dead. Very few can return to their families and only if they can pass a test.
Strangely, she is the first girl in a million years to be what is known as a “Death”, not since the witch Lovethar who had started the Great War with the dragons. Suzie is the only female among all the male students and everyone stares at her. Alone in her room, she cried out her grief. How will she survive here? What kind of future will she find?
*** Reviewing “DAUGHTER OF DEATHS - BOOK 3” ***
Betrayed, Susan and Will were captured by the Dragons. Susan opened her eyes to the sight of her enemy, Sindril. Even Grym, the First Scythe, who had bonded with her body was silent and unable to help her, trapped and bound by an impenetrable coating sealed to her arm by a Dragon. Even her desperate escape attempt from her prison cell did not go well. The angry Dragon disguised as her guard snatched her up and flew out of the cave. He took her high up in the sky where she could barely breathe the thin air, then let her go to fall to her death. At the last minute, he grabbed her arm, dislocating it, and took her back to her prison cell. If she tried escape again, he promised death.
Having tried a last desperate attempt to reach Frank’s mind, Susan had no idea if he heard her plea for help. But he did! Frank, Michi, and Cronk sought out the Headmaster and told him they were going to attempt a rescue. Hahn was not happy to lose them with war so imminent, but he provided a scythe, a less powerful boskery blade, and food for their journey.
Meanwhile, a female dragon trying to prevent the evil that Sindril is facilitating, takes Will from his prison cell at night and flies him to a secret meeting place. There, he is told the truth about the past and how Susan fits into the evil plans of the old King. How can they ever overcome the future the Nameless King has intricately planned? How can they stop him from destroying the world and prevent the horrible War that is ready to explode around them all? And what of the Key? Who can help them now? The fate of the College, the In-Between, and the Mortal World rests with our heroes – but there are so few left to fight.
This is such an amazing tale! The reader is taken along on this incredible journey right from the start. The characters are well developed and likeable, even with their shortcomings. Their world becomes so real and the tension keeps the reader eagerly moving forward through each of the many perilous adventures our heroes encounter. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys, but that makes it all the more irresistible. Love and friendship bonds them together as they all undertake their part of this enormous quest -- with the existence of the world and all they know and love at stake! Do not ignore this powerful book! You do not want to miss the staggering conclusion!
*** Reviewing “SCHOOL OF DEATHS – BOOK 1” ***
Thirteen-year-old Suzie Sarnio woke for school from a bad dream of a laughing, stuttering hooded man with a scythe. For some unknown reason, Suzie had been losing weight, looking more like skin and bones every day. Her parents were worried. Her best friend Crystal told her she looked like death! Everyone at school noticed the drastic and frightening change in her appearance.
At dinner one evening, there was a knock at the door. A huge hunchback man with a scythe stood there and asked for Suzie – the stranger was the man from her dream! He grabbed her arm and she found herself in a field – with TWO suns above her in the sky! He took her to meet a very strange-looking goat-like man named Athanasius, the Gatekeeper of the “in-between”. She was told that if she remained in her world or returned there now, she would lose her soul and flesh and die within the month. So she had to sign a contract for a year of service in the land of the dead. Very few can return to their families and only if they can pass a test.
Strangely, she is the first girl in a million years to be what is known as a “Death”, not since the witch Lovethar who had started the Great War with the dragons. Suzie is the only female among all the male students and everyone stares at her. Alone in her room, she cried out her grief. How will she survive here? What kind of future will she find?
*** Reviewing “DAUGHTER OF DEATHS - BOOK 3” ***
Betrayed, Susan and Will were captured by the Dragons. Susan opened her eyes to the sight of her enemy, Sindril. Even Grym, the First Scythe, who had bonded with her body was silent and unable to help her, trapped and bound by an impenetrable coating sealed to her arm by a Dragon. Even her desperate escape attempt from her prison cell did not go well. The angry Dragon disguised as her guard snatched her up and flew out of the cave. He took her high up in the sky where she could barely breathe the thin air, then let her go to fall to her death. At the last minute, he grabbed her arm, dislocating it, and took her back to her prison cell. If she tried escape again, he promised death.
Having tried a last desperate attempt to reach Frank’s mind, Susan had no idea if he heard her plea for help. But he did! Frank, Michi, and Cronk sought out the Headmaster and told him they were going to attempt a rescue. Hahn was not happy to lose them with war so imminent, but he provided a scythe, a less powerful boskery blade, and food for their journey.
Meanwhile, a female dragon trying to prevent the evil that Sindril is facilitating, takes Will from his prison cell at night and flies him to a secret meeting place. There, he is told the truth about the past and how Susan fits into the evil plans of the old King. How can they ever overcome the future the Nameless King has intricately planned? How can they stop him from destroying the world and prevent the horrible War that is ready to explode around them all? And what of the Key? Who can help them now? The fate of the College, the In-Between, and the Mortal World rests with our heroes – but there are so few left to fight.
This is such an amazing tale! The reader is taken along on this incredible journey right from the start. The characters are well developed and likeable, even with their shortcomings. Their world becomes so real and the tension keeps the reader eagerly moving forward through each of the many perilous adventures our heroes encounter. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys, but that makes it all the more irresistible. Love and friendship bonds them together as they all undertake their part of this enormous quest -- with the existence of the world and all they know and love at stake! Do not ignore this powerful book! You do not want to miss the staggering conclusion!
May 14, 2017
I read this series with my son and we both had a lot of fun with it. We cared about the characters and were eager to read more each night. There were some odd low spots, but on the whole a worthwhile read.
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