The book was better than I thought it would be, it's a lot different than his Licanius Trilogy, but in a good way.
At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington.
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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 civilised 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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The Hierarchy
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Power is a delicate illusion—one that crumbles the moment you see its cracks.
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In a world where control is absolute and rebellion is whispered in the dark, The Hierarchy unravels the layers of a society built on deception, ambition, and the chilling cost of order. Within its rigid structure, those at the top dictate reality, while those below are left questioning the very fabric of their existence. But what happens when the illusion begins to falter?
James Islington crafts an intricate, tension-laced epic where secrets lie just beneath the surface, waiting to be unearthed. With a masterful blend of intrigue, shifting loyalties, and deep moral dilemmas, this series doesn’t just tell a story—it forces you to ask what you would sacrifice for the truth.
Perfect for fans of complex world-building and relentless pacing, The Hierarchy pulls you into a labyrinth of power plays and hidden histories, where every answer leads to deeper mysteries. In this world, knowledge is dangerous, and those who seek it may find themselves on the wrong side of history.
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