The Will of the Many: Hierarchy Book 1

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