Halls of Law, V.M. Escalada
Halls of Law, V.M. Escalada
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Halls of Law

Author: V.M. Escalada

Narrator: Julie McKay

Unabridged: 17 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2017

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy

Synopsis

the first book in the Faraman Prophecy epic fantasy series introduces a world of military might and magical Talents on the brink of destruction--and two unlikely heroes may be its only saviors.Seventeen-year-old Kerida Nast has always wanted a career in the military, just like the rest of her family. So when her Talent is discovered, and she knows she'll have to spend the rest of her life as a psychic for the Halls of Law, Ker isn't happy about it. Anyone entering the Halls must give up all personal connection with the outside world, losing their family and friends permanently. But just as Kerida is beginning to reconcile herself to her new role, the Faraman Polity is invaded by strangers from Halia, who begin a systematic campaign of destruction against the Halls, killing every last Talent they can find.Kerida manages to escape, falling in with Tel Cursar, a young soldier fleeing the battle, which saw the deaths of the royal family. Having no obvious heir to the throne, no new ruler to rally behind, the military leaders will be divided, unable to act quickly enough to save the empire. And with the Halls being burned to the ground, and the Talents slaughtered, the Rule of Law will be shattered.

About V.M. Escalada

V. M. Escalada lives in a nineteenth-century limestone farmhouse in southeastern Ontario with her husband. Born in Canada, her cultural background is half Spanish and half Polish, which makes it interesting at meal times. Her most unusual job was translating letters between lovers, one of whom spoke only English, the other only Spanish.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexander on March 20, 2018

Maybe I came into this with my expectations too high. I mean, a story about a nation with people capable of discerning objective truth, invaded by a militaristic, misogynist force that can overwrite the minds of otherwise-rational people... seems kinda timely, doesn't it? Like there's some sort of c......more

Goodreads review by Andria on August 15, 2018

What a cliffhanger. I'm so glad that I have book two ready and waiting, though if book two has as terrible a cliffhanger, I might wait for book three to come out because sheesh, the drama! the Romance! The life and death situations! In other news, I want a baby griffin please. Kerida's story is one......more

Goodreads review by Anne on August 01, 2018

Book One in the Faraman Prophecy skillfully creates and shatters an established world, leaving the survivors to find their way in the wreckage. Escalada has a talent for world building while at the same time not explaining the world as if to an outsider. The reader is immersed in a new world, one wh......more

Goodreads review by Emilie on June 03, 2017

I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was full of adventure, interesting characters, magic, peril, friendship, and excitement. I really wanted to know more about the characters, their journey, and their world--which meant I had a very hard time pu......more

Goodreads review by Louis on May 21, 2020

An alright book overall. Magic system is interesting. The main character is well done but secondary ones, especially the soldier boy, not so much. The antagonists are as shallow as can be, nothing to expect from them. A few weird points distract from the story. There is a strong emphasis on gender th......more

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