{"product_id":"the-will-of-the-many","title":"The Will of the Many","description":"At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by the internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Phenomenal! One of the best high fantasy novels I've read in years-think\u003ci\u003e Red Rising\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e. I couldn't put it down.'  LYNETTE NONI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition of book one in the Hierarchy series features never-before-seen bonus materials, including a full-colour map by the author, a note to the reader and new cover art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAUDI. VICE. TACE.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Catenan Republic-the Hierarchy-may rule the world, but they do not know everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their most prestigious school. I tell them that, when I graduate, I will allow my strength and drive-what they call Will-to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as everyone must do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI tell them that I belong, and they believe me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd that I will \u003ci\u003enever\u003c\/i\u003e cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo survive, though, I will have to rise through the Academy's ranks, and win. Because if I cannot, those who know my real name will no longer have any use for me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Unsettling, gripping, timely, powerful-this book is highly recommended. I can't wait for the next volume.' \u003cb\u003eRick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fans of Pierce Brown's \u003ci\u003eRed Rising\u003c\/i\u003e will enjoy this book, but it's darker, deeper, and takes unexpected paths worth traveling. Trust that the author will get you there in the end.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Islington subverts the magic school trope and Roman-inspired world building to make this fantasy-dystopian setting distinctly his own... He  hits the nail right on the head...The pages truly whiz by.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAurealis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The most high-octane, twisting and turning magical conspiracy I have ever read. I stayed up all night to finish it and had to pick my jaw up off the ground once I was done...The magic system and world building felt up there with some of the best in the genre.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReadings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Islington's worldbuilding is exceptionally detailed and thoughtful, making suspending disbelief effortless. Perfectly balancing character development and plot momentum, this will have fantasy fans clamoring for more.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Islington cleverly intersperses the world and character building with bursts of action and intrigue which kept me gripped from beginning to end...A fabulously addictive read which I would recommend for lovers of epic fantasy.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Reading\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"James Islington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516757639229,"sku":null,"price":33.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781923058262.jpg?v=1787572186","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-will-of-the-many","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}