The Chosen: The Chronicles of Vespia Book 1

by Tom Horn, Becky Stout (Illustrator), Vivienne Ainslie (Editor)

Overview

Her eyes went to the newspaper. In bold headlines, it read: TWO MIDVALE TEENS FOUND SLAIN NEAR CARNIVAL GROUNDS.

Bekka paced nervously in her room while she waited for Patricia Morgan to pick up her cell. "Come on!" she groaned impatiently. She was certain that Maragh's dogs had killed Ginger and Scott. It was only a matter of time before they struck again. She had to move fast. The Gypsy fortune teller had stressed that they were running out of time.

Bekka had to convince her friends to cross through a mystical portal to save themselves and everyone they cared about before Maragh struck again. They were going to have to take the fight to him in order to survive....

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912677030
Publisher:	Purple Parrot Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Pages:	434
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Map of Vespia

Prologue - Pursuit

Chapter 1 - The Carnival

Chapter 2 - Bad News

Chapter 3 - Escape

Chapter 4 - Through the Portal

Chapter 5 - Accusations

Chapter 6 - Tough Decisions

Chapter 7 - The Emerald Forrest

Chapter 8 - The Vile Forrest

Chapter 9 - Unexpected News

Chapter 10 - The Wizard

Chapter 11 - Trish

Chapter 12 - Dawn

Chapter 13 - The Discovery

Chapter 14 - Bekka

Chapter 15 - Trevor

Chapter 16 - Maragh

Chapter 17 - A New Plan

Chapter 18 - The Breakout

Chapter 19 - Serendil Brenatis, Elven Tree City

Chapter 20 - Lady Rosa

Chapter 21 - Valoria

Chapter 22 - A Reunion – of Sorts

Chapter 23 - Carlito

Chapter 24 - The Journey Begins

Chapter 25 - Deceiver!

Chapter 26 - Faerie Charms

Chapter 27 - Vincente

Chapter 28 - The Attack

Chapter 29 - The Black Bog

Chapter 30 - The Capture

Chapter 31 - Disturbing Discovery

Chapter 32 - The Rendezvous

Chapter 33 - The Hunt Begins

Chapter 34 - Bekka’s Escape

Chapter 35 - Sinnestra

Chapter 36 - Despair

Chapter 37 - Out of the Frying Pan

Chapter 38 - New Allies. New Enemies

Chapter 39 - The Band of Steel

Chapter 40 - The Gathering Storm

Chapter 41 - A Call to Arms

Chapter 42 - Into the Storm

Chapter 43 - Pivotal Decisions

Chapter 44 - A Line in the Sand

Chapter 45 - Sacrifice

Chapter 46 - Into the Dark

Chapter 47 - Survivors

Chapter 48 - The Drow

Chapter 49 - Escape from the City of the Spider Queen

Chapter 50 - A Parting of Friends

Chapter 51 - Revelations

Chapter 52 - The Attack

Chapter 53 - Losing Heart

Chapter 54 - The Chosen

Chapter 55 - A Needed Conversation

Chapter 56 - Bekka’s Rescue

Chapter 57 - Prisoners

Chapter 58 - The Spider’s Kiss

Chapter 59 - Tough Decisions

Chapter 60 - Disturbing Thoughts

Chapter 61 - Castle Maragh

Chapter 62 - Desperate Measures

Chapter 63 - Into the Dragon’s Maw

Chapter 64 - Reunion

Chapter 65 - Clash of Steel

Chapter 66 - Time Heals All Wounds

Epilogue - Something Wicked This Way Comes

Gypsy Dictionary

Races of Vespia

Author Bio

Artist Bio

Editorial Reviews

After a long day, it's good to wind down with a good book. My current read "The Chosen" is such a page-turner! I interviewed the author for the Hometown News, and now I'm finally reading his book. I like it so far and can't wait to see what happens next!

Brittany Mulligan, Hometown News, Melbourne, FL

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"What a great read!! From the moment I started reading, I didn't want to put it down. When I finally put it down, (because I had finished the book) I wanted more! I can't wait for the next one!!"
-Katy Herman Media Specialist Surfside Elementary

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"The Chosen is packed with adventure, suspense, and the perfect weave between reality and fantasy. Anyone who loves sorcery, myth, and exotic settings will relate to Bekka as she uncovers her true destiny. Once you open the book, you won't be able to put it down!"
Horn delivers a story weaved of friendship, sorcery, suspense, and fantasy. He's a true storyteller that hooks you with a gripping tale of finding one's destiny-no matter the cost. Can't wait for the sequel!
-Jayne Mosher, Educator

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I'm a bit like a fish. I have a short attention span. Tom's fast-paced prose, however, grabbed my attention. He made me walk in his characters very dangerous shoes, to see through their eyes, feel what they felt. By the end of 'The Chosen', I felt bereft. I needed more of this violent and vivid world.
- Becky Stout

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