The Mountain of Souls: An Epic Dark Fantasy Series (The Chosen Book 1)

All that stands between evil and victory, is a weapon forged out of darkness.Within the depths of the Mountain of Souls, orphans are raised to be remorseless assassins. Abandoned by a society ravaged by endless war and greed, hundreds die during selection so that a determined few, honed by training and enchantment, can ascend to join The Chosen.Malina is one of those orphans.Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she is neither popular nor strong and appears certain to die on her first day, broken and forgotten like so many before her.Fate, however, has other, far more reaching plans for Malina than a quick death.The prophesied return of The Once and Future King is imminent, The Chosen are pivotal to securing his ascension, and no destinies have ever been more intricately entwined.Yet what happens if the path laid out before Malina is not the one she decides to take?Read on, and you'll discover this is more than just Malina's and The Chosen’s tale … it's the revelation of an astonishing plan spanning millennia, in which myths from the past influence the present to determine the future.-----Gripping, heart-wrenching, and full of suspense, The Chosen’s story of courage, resilience, and the power of choice in the face of destiny will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading it.Extracts of what readers are saying:★★★★★ 'Beautifully written and a world expertly crafted. Well worth the read for any fantasy lovers and food for thought for the enthusiasts of delving deep into the human psyche.'★★★★★ A compelling read that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It has all the ingredients of an exceptional fantasy, engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, and all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.★★★★★ The pace never stops for one second! The characters are so incredible, a mix of good and bad, but so well written and believable, and built up slowly from the first book, leading you through the story with such skill. The hopelessness at times is painful, but the ending and last few chapters are mind-blowing.★★★★★ ‘The story is action-packed and moves at a great pace, and all the characters in it are uniquely distinct and interesting. There are some dark moments in the book, and throughout, it carries a sinister undertone, like death wrapped in Christmas paper.’★★★★★ ‘From the best opening ever to the nail-bitingly brilliant ending. Clear your diary. Full of characters who will live on and be missed.’ Read more