Review
"Surprising, unique, entertaining, The Prophecy is a humorous and modern take on werewolves, magic, and vampires. Petra Landon breaks stereotypes of these themes, creating layered characters that are flawed and real. Tasia describes the Shifters as aggressive, constantly fighting the beast within - they are aggressive and short tempered - but they're also loyal, friendly, bright, and witty ... Landon has a phenomenal history and system in place with the levels of the Wizards, the way the vampires operate versus how the Shifters run things, complete with jargon ... Landon leaves an impression through the characters. A must-read for any urban fantasy lover!"-- 5 stars from Reader's Favorite
"The Prophecy is a fast paced and at times action intense story. Its packed with strong characters and backed by a highly engaging plot. What I enjoyed most was the completely new take on the paranormal world. Landon does a marvelous job at world building and creating a place you can let our imagination go."-- Tome Tender
"It appears that this is Landon's first novel and as such is worthy of considerable praise as a debut novel. It is fast-paced, always exciting and draws the reader into a world that possibly exists all around us, without us knowing it. I think Landon is a bright new talent in the urban-fantasy world and I, for one, will be waiting with baited breath for the next offering from this uber-talented, debut author. A great job and kudos to the author. A five-star winner from this reviewer."-- Author Grant Leishman "The Prophecy by Petra Landon is an urban fantasy readers don't want to miss ... Her characters dragged me out of this world and straight into theirs. I loved it ... The plot is intriguing ... There's a great cast of paranormal beings to love. The mystery was well-done. Kept me on my toes constantly ... Deadly secrets and a fantasy that will keep readers entertained. I couldn't stop reading it ... Overall, I recommend The Prophecy to readers worldwide."-- Urban Book Reviews "I truly loved the way this book was written ... Lot of mystery ... Great world building and amazing characters ... The characters have so much depth because of the rich conversations they have together ... The Council, Shifters, Leeches, Guardians, Wizards, Humans.. YEAH! ... There were no loose ends in the world building what so ever ... The ending is great, because Tasia is at the brink of solving the mystery, but there are still a lot of questions ... Can't wait for the second part to get me some answers." -- Esther Dauvillier of BiteIntoBooks
From the Author
The Prophecy is Book One of the Saga of the Chosen series. It is a tale of fantasy, mystery and adventure with a dose of romance sprinkled in. Set mostly in contemporary San Francisco in the underground and parallel world of Chosen, it introduces Tasia Armstrong, a very powerful Magick who hides dangerous secrets and possesses powers that make her unique, even amongst her gifted brethren. Circumstances force Tasia to graduate from a nondescript life on the fringes of Chosen society to a central role in an investigation to decode a mysterious plot from the distant past that threatens her people. Along the way, she makes new friends and allies while struggling to cohabit with the local Shape-shifter Pack, especially the tough Alpha who commands it. Caught up in a world alien to her, Tasia must figure out the rules quickly even as danger seems to stalk ever closer to her.
From the Inside Flap
Magicks, beings with magic in their blood, have walked the earth from time immemorial. They call themselves the Chosen - the ones selected from the human population to be gifted with powers that set them apart. Torn by rifts and feuds, they hold one commandment sacred above all - Thou shallst not reveal the secret of your existence to the humans. This is their Supreme Edict; enforced strictly by Chosen leaders under penalty of death. They've kept their existence a secret for centuries by hiding their powers to blend in with the human population and by adhering strictly to the Supreme Edict. But with the advent of rapid technological advancements, the Chosen fear that it's only a matter of time before humans discover their existence. To stave off the discovery by fostering better communication and greater co-operation between various Chosen factions, a new body for collaboration comes into being. Four representatives sit on this Council of Chosen (CoC) - one from each major faction of Chosen. The CoC is a step in the right direction, but centuries of mistrust and isolation are hard to banish in one day.
The story is set twenty-five years after the formation of the CoC, although it was set in motion during a time of great turmoil in the Chosen world when the very idea of the CoC was first being debated.
From the Back Cover
Tasia Armstrong is a very special Chosen. Forced by circumstances to conceal her powers from her brethren, she makes a fateful decision one night to assist an injured Shape-shifter. Suddenly, Tasia finds herself forced out of the shadows, an unwitting pawn in the ongoing skirmish between the mysterious mercenaries encroaching on Pack turf and the local Shape-shifter Pack led by a formidable and dangerous Alpha Protector. Thrown into the deep end, Tasia is forced to accept the hospitality of the volatile and aggressive Shifters while grappling to deal with the enigmatic Alpha who holds his fractious Pack together with a ruthless hand on the reins.
When the Pack is asked to investigate a twenty-five year old mystery, Tasia's special brand of magic proves essential to cracking the riddle. As an unlikely coalition of Chosen dig deeper into the past, they begin to realize that grave danger threatens their world. Tasia is slowly drawn deeper into the investigation as a powerful wizard makes an audacious grab for power based on an old prophecy. As danger closes in on her from all sides, Tasia must decide who to trust with the dangerous secrets she guards.
About the Author
Information about Saga of the Chosen and the books in the series, along with excerpts, is available @ petralandon.com/Saga-of-the-Chosen
