The Hunted

In a novel by Jeff Wheeler, a young woman with growing powers becomes the most wanted in the Muirwoods. Eilean is on a mission to translate an ancient tome and rescue a benevolent Aldermaston sentenced to death. Captain Hoel Evnissyen is pursuing her, but his quest leads him to realize that they are not each other's enemies. Together, they must survive and play a part in their kingdoms destiny, which is tied to Eilean's mysterious past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

A young woman's extraordinary abilities make her the most sought-after person in the enchanting realm of Muirwoods, as depicted in the captivating novel by Jeff Wheeler, the acclaimed author of "The Druid."

Eilean is on the rise. Raised in an abbey, she was entrusted with an ancient tome by its imprisoned druid, Mordaunt. The magical words within this tome possess the power to transform the world. Eilean's initial mission is to translate the tome, but her ambitions grow as she embarks on a second mission to rescue a benevolent Aldermaston who has been unjustly sentenced to death as a heretic by the High Seer. However, her newfound power, knowledge, and thirst for ambition have turned her into the hunted.

In pursuit of Eilean is Captain Hoel Evnissyen, an inquisitor in service to the High Seer's demands. His sole objective is to track down Eilean and steal Mordaunts invaluable work. Yet, his quest takes an unexpected turn when he develops a fascination with the woman he has been ordered to pursue. As an invasion begins and the world descends into chaos, Eilean and Hoel find themselves bound by their mutual determination to survive. Surprisingly, they realize that they are not each other's enemies.

But as Eilean and Hoel draw closer, they begin to uncover the profound connections between their kingdoms and Eilean's mysterious past. The closer they get, the more they realize the pivotal role they must play in shaping their kingdoms' destiny and its ties to Eilean's enigmatic origins.

In this captivating tale, Eilean must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, as she confronts the true nature of power, knowledge, and ambition. With danger lurking around every corner, she must make difficult decisions and trust her instincts to protect those she cares about and prevent the powerful tome from falling into the wrong hands.

"The Rising" is a mesmerizing novel that blends magic, adventure, and romance into a captivating story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Jeff Wheeler's masterful storytelling and vivid prose transport readers to a world filled with wonder and intrigue, where the fate of kingdoms and the destiny of a young woman are intertwined in a tapestry of mystery and adventure.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542035040