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New Beginnings #1
Running From Destiny
A “riveting” tale ( Kirkus Reviews ) by a USA Today bestselling Eighteen-year-old Jason is running from a government agency that claims he’s at fault for his parents’ death… Is his destiny really written in a musty tome more than a thousand years old? Fulfilling his destiny may be a life or death situation for more than just himself. The fate of the world lies in the balance. -------- Detailed
Eighteen-year-old Jason Rogers’ life is turned upside-down when he finds himself in the custody of an unnamed government agency that falsely accuses him of being responsible for the explosion that caused the death of his parents.
Anya is seventeen, a teenager who wishes she could be normal for once. But she’s not… and a secret government agency, headed by none other than her father, knows how to leverage the dangerous capability she was born with. All goes well for her until one of the agents turns on her.
Jason and Anya find themselves an unlikely duo as one escapes from an unjust incarceration, and the other runs from the people who betrayed her.
Ultimately, Jason’s escape makes him confront who and what he's become. Was his destiny really written in a musty tome over a thousand years ago?
Anya’s trust for those she holds most dear wavers as she realizes betrayal may have fatal consequences.
Trying to run from the burden of his destiny, Jason learns it could cost him not only his life, but Anya’s as well.
The fate of the world lies in the balance.
Eighteen-year-old Jason Rogers’ life is turned upside-down when he finds himself in the custody of an unnamed government agency that falsely accuses him of being responsible for the explosion that caused the death of his parents.
Anya is seventeen, a teenager who wishes she could be normal for once. But she’s not… and a secret government agency, headed by none other than her father, knows how to leverage the dangerous capability she was born with. All goes well for her until one of the agents turns on her.
Jason and Anya find themselves an unlikely duo as one escapes from an unjust incarceration, and the other runs from the people who betrayed her.
Ultimately, Jason’s escape makes him confront who and what he's become. Was his destiny really written in a musty tome over a thousand years ago?
Anya’s trust for those she holds most dear wavers as she realizes betrayal may have fatal consequences.
Trying to run from the burden of his destiny, Jason learns it could cost him not only his life, but Anya’s as well.
The fate of the world lies in the balance.
- GenresFantasy
372 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2020
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39 people want to read
About the author
M.A. Rothman
76 books325 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author, M.A. Rothman, is one of the most unlikely novelists you'll ever meet. He's an engineer first and foremost, with a background in the sciences, and somehow or another, this writing habit of his has turned into a bit more than just a run-of-the-mill hobby.
He primarily writes stories that focus on two things: technology and international intrigue. This writing tends to span the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers.
When not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family.
He primarily writes stories that focus on two things: technology and international intrigue. This writing tends to span the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers.
When not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
February 7, 2024
I feel like I must have read a different story. The male characters are mostly piggish, brutish, misogynistic cardboard cutouts. When male characters see females they are drawn to their "curves" and "cleavage" like caveman simpletons. I honestly thought this was written by a teenage boy who spends way too much time online. Anya's character could have been better, great potential. The plot jumps abruptly from Jason and Anya are on the run and then suddenly he is in India. The "tests" for Jason are telegraphed, insanely simplistic, and annoyingly predictable. Amanda, Anya's protector just takes the word of the annoying head dude who is Anya's adoptive father but hates everyone and everything to do with the project he is supposed to be running (paper villain). Anyway she knows he is a jerk and treats Anya horrible and even though Anya is back she just simply believes that Jason had kidnapped and raped her without talking to Anya??? Without getting proof from her friend/person she is bound to protect? What? Why not, I don't know, call her? Go see her? I think this had a lot of potential but for me I was not engaged. That's all I am going to write about it even though there is a lot more.
October 29, 2020
another beautifully written story
I can't stress enough how beautifully M.A. Rothman writes. He weaves history and science into his stories and his love for telling tales is evident in the amount of research he does before writing. Another must-read.
I can't stress enough how beautifully M.A. Rothman writes. He weaves history and science into his stories and his love for telling tales is evident in the amount of research he does before writing. Another must-read.
September 8, 2024
Gripping
What a tale! The author uses all tools at his disposal to weave a gripping tale where the reader becomes one of the characters of has a near unlimited range of experiences and powers. Despite these powers, our hero must still balance his decio
n S based on good vs evil and use his judgement to arrive at the best descion!
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What a tale! The author uses all tools at his disposal to weave a gripping tale where the reader becomes one of the characters of has a near unlimited range of experiences and powers. Despite these powers, our hero must still balance his decio
n S based on good vs evil and use his judgement to arrive at the best descion!
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March 22, 2021
Enjoyable
Good story, the different girls names that started with the letter "A" was a little confusing, but it got figured out. I did like this story, good characters, good action. The teleport scenes were interesting.
Good story, the different girls names that started with the letter "A" was a little confusing, but it got figured out. I did like this story, good characters, good action. The teleport scenes were interesting.
July 4, 2023
Not my cup of tea. A lot of background info for future books.
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March 5, 2024DNF
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