A Girl From Nowhere, James Maxwell
A Girl From Nowhere, James Maxwell
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A Girl From Nowhere

Author: James Maxwell

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 12 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2020

Synopsis

Surrounded by fire, a girl with mysterious powers and a young warrior search for safety.Life in the wasteland is a constant struggle. No one knows it better than Taimin. Crippled, and with only his indomitable aunt to protect him, Taimin must learn to survive in a world scorched by two suns and frequented by raiders.But when Taimin discovers his homestead ransacked and his aunt killed, he sets off with one mission: to seek revenge against those who stole everything. With nowhere to call home, his hunt soon takes a turn when he meets a mystic, Selena, who convinces him to join her search for the fabled white city. Taimin and Selena both need refuge, and the white city is a place where Taimin may find someone to heal his childhood injury.As they avoid relentless danger, Taimin and Selena attempt to reach the one place that promises salvation. And they can only hope that the city is the haven they need it to be…

About James Maxwell

James Maxwell grew up in the scenic Bay of Islands, New Zealand, and was educated in Australia. Devouring fantasy and science-fiction classics from an early age, his love for books led to a strong interest in writing. He attended his first workshop with published authors at the age of eleven, and throughout his twenties he continued to develop the epic fantasy story he would one day bring to life.The internationally bestselling four books of The Evermen Saga were published with 47North in 2014. James soon followed with his second series, The Shifting Tides, a sweeping tale of adventure, intrigue, and magic.A Girl From Nowhere is the first title in his latest series, The Firewall Trilogy, with the sequel, A World of Secrets, out in 2020.James lives in London with his wife and daughter. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys French cooking, acoustic guitar, and long walks in the English countryside.For free books and to learn about new releases, sign up at www.jamesmaxwell.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jamie on April 01, 2020

Told Not Shown I enjoy fantasy on occasion, and I'm always looking for a new series to sink my teeth into. I had high hopes for this first book of a fantasy series. However, I found myself disappointed. As I started reading this book, something felt off and odd, and it took me a bit to puzzle out what......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on December 30, 2020

Whoa!!! The Girl From Nowhere is part one of a new trilogy by James Maxwell. The trilogy is called The Firewall Trilogy. In depth look at surviving the wastelands and how the Firewall limits life for those trying to find food and water. The character development seems slow but steady. Possibly aimed......more

Goodreads review by Carrot :3 (on a hiatus) on January 29, 2021

I liked the whole setting- the non-humans, the whole mystic power and the beasts. I know it’s a dystopian survival trope with gladiator mixed in (and possibly Divergent series by the looks of the ending) but it is a fantasy, very fast paced and the action scenes were good. It’s an okay read to pass......more

Goodreads review by Mindy (Book Snitch) on June 07, 2020

Buy the book or borrow it on Amazon KU. I got this book from Amazon First Reads. I thought it started out really good and then I just got bored. I didnt care about any of the characters or anything they were doing. I had zero connection. I did like the description of all the different species though......more

Goodreads review by Meadow on May 29, 2020

Too tropey and clumsy writinv Taimin's story is a unique one. As a child, he is crippled after he witnesses his parents' murder. That is traumatizing to watch for a child. In response, his "aunt" abuses him in the name of survival. This part of the book made me cringe the most because of how often sh......more

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