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The Will of the Many
- Hierarchy, Book 1
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins
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Publisher's Summary
At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by internationally best-selling author of the Licanius Trilogy James Islington.
Audi. Vide. Tace.
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything.
I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.
I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.
But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.
And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.
To survive, though, I will still have to rise through the Academy’s ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them and win. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me.
And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.
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- Joshua
- 17-07-2023
Awesome!
Story was great but I expect nothing less from Islington. Definitely one of my favourite authors and an Aussie too.
Enjoyed the narration - excellent.
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- 24-09-2023
wow. amazing.
Great performance of an amazing story. I think this may be the best fantasy novel I've read in the last 2-3 years.
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- Helen Ferry
- 25-09-2023
Brilliant!
I loved everything about this book and was sorry it ended. Great narrator. Can’t wait for book 2.
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- adam haskew
- 26-12-2023
Fantastic
A near perfect start to a new trilogy, an awesome story full of characters that grow and evolve throughout. Great world building, plenty of mystery, laughs and tears. Top notch storytelling
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- Joanne Richards
- 02-01-2024
Brilliant story arch
James is a terrific story weaver
Filled with plot twists and innovative post apocalyptic elements
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-2024
Great book. Highly recommend 👍
Gripping from start to finish. Not really much to say without giving it away. looking forward to reading the next installment.
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- Anthony H.
- 23-04-2024
Great book!
very original story and interesting characters. Up there with some of the best fantasy books I've listened to, can't wait for book 2!!
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- Michael
- 04-06-2023
A masterpiece on greed of the everyday person
Another excellent book by James Islington.
I was a huge fan of his previous work so this book had a lot to live up too.
Also an excellent narrator!
I love the blend of action and political thriller.
The first third of the book is by no mean slow, but the pace certainly picks up for the latter two thirds.
I enjoyed the characters. I enjoyed the great narrative, deeply personal motivations of characters. even ones that are only generally explained are done so convincingly and with thought.
it is exciting to see where the series will go.
having just finished and not had time to sit with it, I haven't fully digested the message and metaphor that the book was putting forward alongside the compelling narrative. definitely something to be said about the concept of seeding will to those more powerful, being highly analogous to capitalism extracting resources from while being reliant on the worker,
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- 05-06-2023
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- Elysse Horwood
- 13-01-2024
Amazing!!!
Although the first part is kind of slow, it picks up and it’s tantalising throughout. The narrator is incredible and brings Vis and every other character to life. I loved this book and its intricate world.
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