The Will of the Many

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 TrilogyJames Islington. AUDI. VIDE. TACE. The Catenan RepublicΓÇöthe HierarchyΓÇömay rule the world nowbut 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 agoand that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduateI will gladly join the rest of civilised society in allowing my strengthmy drive and my focusΓÇöwhat they call WillΓÇöto be leeched away and added to the power of those above meas millions already do. As all must eventually do. I tell them that I belongand 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 neverever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survivethoughI will still have to rise through the AcademyΓÇÖs ranks. I will have to smileand make friendsand pretend to be one of them and win. Because if I cannotthen those who want to control mewho know my real namewill no longer have any use for me. And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly amthey will kill me.