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Rishi's Wish #4
Born To Die: An Urban Fantasy of Deadly Choices and Ultimate Sacrifice
She wanted freedom. She got war.
The explosive fourth book in the Rishi's Wish series—a dark urban fantasy for fans of Kim Harrison who crave high-stakes action and heroines who refuse to be saved.
Dee thought knowing the truth would set her free. Instead, it's trapped her deeper than ever.
Her eyes are open. Her demons are conquered. It's finally time to start living. But Dee doesn't see as much as she thinks—and her blindness will cost everyone she loves.
When she leaves Hamal and her army behind, they're forced straight into a trap designed for her. Hamal bluffs his way through war, desperate to protect his charge. But the only way out is to spring the trap. And when Dee reemerges, ready for battle, not even Hamal can stop her from the path she's chosen.
Her decisions will demand a price higher than anything she's paid before.
Every ally becomes vulnerable. Every step leads closer to death. In the aftermath of her choices, Dee must dig deeper than ever to survive. Despite her immense power, one question haunts Was she born to die?
When freedom costs everything, will she become the villain—or the hero she was meant to be?
Perfect for readers who
• Heroines who make impossible choices
• High-stakes battles with devastating consequences
• Sacrifice and redemption arcs
• Found family facing ultimate tests
• Urban fantasy that pulls no punches
★★★★★ "The most intense book in the series!"
★★★★★ "I couldn't put it down—Dee's journey is incredible."
★★★★★ "The writing was fantastic. Amazing characters and a story that has it all!"
New readers can jump in here as a fresh story arc begins. But for the richest experience, start with Killing Game (Book 1).
The war has begun. Scroll up and join the fight now.
The explosive fourth book in the Rishi's Wish series—a dark urban fantasy for fans of Kim Harrison who crave high-stakes action and heroines who refuse to be saved.
Dee thought knowing the truth would set her free. Instead, it's trapped her deeper than ever.
Her eyes are open. Her demons are conquered. It's finally time to start living. But Dee doesn't see as much as she thinks—and her blindness will cost everyone she loves.
When she leaves Hamal and her army behind, they're forced straight into a trap designed for her. Hamal bluffs his way through war, desperate to protect his charge. But the only way out is to spring the trap. And when Dee reemerges, ready for battle, not even Hamal can stop her from the path she's chosen.
Her decisions will demand a price higher than anything she's paid before.
Every ally becomes vulnerable. Every step leads closer to death. In the aftermath of her choices, Dee must dig deeper than ever to survive. Despite her immense power, one question haunts Was she born to die?
When freedom costs everything, will she become the villain—or the hero she was meant to be?
Perfect for readers who
• Heroines who make impossible choices
• High-stakes battles with devastating consequences
• Sacrifice and redemption arcs
• Found family facing ultimate tests
• Urban fantasy that pulls no punches
★★★★★ "The most intense book in the series!"
★★★★★ "I couldn't put it down—Dee's journey is incredible."
★★★★★ "The writing was fantastic. Amazing characters and a story that has it all!"
New readers can jump in here as a fresh story arc begins. But for the richest experience, start with Killing Game (Book 1).
The war has begun. Scroll up and join the fight now.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2021
About the author
C.M. Martens
15 books50 followersCreated in a vat far from this world, C.M. Martens was sent to watch over this plane, to observe and witness the human condition. Discontent with simple observation, she's chosen to morph this reality into her own image through the written word. Supplied with coffee, sweets, and an endless supply of Trance and Chill electronic music (mixed with some video game soundtracks) C.M. Martens hopes to lead you on an adventure through the pages of her novels.
Discover more of her and her worlds at: CMMartens.com
Discover more of her and her worlds at: CMMartens.com
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July 1, 2026
Up until this book I was enjoying the series. This book, however, just didn’t hit quite right with me. It was too long and seemed to just get redundant after a while. Dee’s angst never had an end and she was so engulfed in guilt and remorse over all her losses, it just got tedious. Honestly, I’m not sure I want to finish the series, but may come back to it down the road.
January 22, 2022
The writing of this story was fantastic. I Loved the amazing characters, and the story definitely had it all for me. I feel that this is a Good Read. A great story for Fantasy Lovers! No Spoilers!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2025
Hmmmmmm!
How to rate this series. The four books I have read so far have been great. Twists and turns, depth of characters, conceptually beautiful, crass, enjoyable, and heart rending. What more could you want?
How to rate this series. The four books I have read so far have been great. Twists and turns, depth of characters, conceptually beautiful, crass, enjoyable, and heart rending. What more could you want?
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews