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On the heels of Forbidden comes MORTAL, the second novel in The Books of Mortals saga penned by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee. Set in a terrifying, medieval future, where grim pageantry masks death, this tale of dark desires and staggering stakes peels back the layers of the heart for all who dare... read more
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Summary edit
Centuries have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace...and fear. A terrible secret was closely guarded for centuries: every single soul walking the earth, though... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jonathan Talus: Boy, Sovereign, whose blood can reverse the effects of Legion
- Jordin: Nomad girl who Jonathan has brought to life, now his closest protector, love interest
- Rom Sebastian: Original drinker of the blood vials, first brought alive, now leads the nomads & keepers
- Roland: Leader, Prince of the Nomads. Must struggle between what is best for his people, and what's best for humanity.
- Feyn Cerelia: Sovereign, half-sister of Saric, kept in stasis for 9 years, revived by Saric to help him attain his goal of Sovereign
- Saric: Half-brother to rightful Sovereign (Feyn), has seemingly perfected the alchemy of life, but with blacker consequences. Creates army of Dark Bloods to overthrow the government & hunt down Jonathan
- Dark Bloods: Corpses brought to life using Saric's alchemy, absolutely loyal to him, about 12 thousand strong.
- Corpses: People who are still under the effects of Legion
- Legion: Drug releases hundreds of years ago to remove all humanity's emotions except fear.
- Dominic: Add a description of this character.
- Telvin
- Alban
- Pasha
- Triphon
- Rhoda
- Sanath
- Philip
- Anthony
- Zara
- Seriph
- Maro
- Adah
- Avra
- Janus
- Michael
- Alchemist Pravus
- Keenan
- Lord Regent
- Kaya
- Brack
- Book
- Megas
- Sirin
- Corban
- Javan
Setting & Locations edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 4 in The Books of Mortals. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ted Dekker (Author)
- Tosca Lee (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Center Street
Country: USA
Publication Date: June 5, 2012
ISBN: 978-1599953588
Page Count: 432
Publisher: Center Street
Country: USA
Publication Date: June 5, 2012
ISBN: 978-1599953588
Page Count: 432
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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