Awakened - Hardcover

by Vaughan W. Smith (Author)

She didn't just study legends, she became one.

Maya had big dreams about her future, filled with the fascinating tales of ancient history. She longed to escape her mundane reality and dive into the myths and legends of the past. But when a cunning sage tricks her into releasing the powerful BloodStorm, her life takes a dramatic turn. Suddenly, Maya finds herself living a story that's far more thrilling than anything she's ever read in her textbooks.

The BloodStorm triggers the awakening of seven distinct Bloodlines in humans, gifting them with incredible abilities. These abilities can vary greatly, from casting enchanting curses and performing miraculous healing, to gaining the ability to fly or shape-shift at will. However, possessing such immense power also brings grave risks.

In a world thrown into chaos, the Bloodline clans are under the control of a merciless ancient ruler, the Master Sage. He stirs up conflict and causes suffering among those without power. In these desperate times, Maya finds an unexpected friend and ally in Anders, a gadget-obsessed bounty hunter. With Anders' knowledge of gadgets and Bloodline societies and Maya's LifeDeath power, they form a partnership with surprising potential.

Is Maya destined to rise as a beacon of hope, or will she crumble under the weight of her own doubt and the darkness of the Master Sage's reign? Her unique ability to tap into all Bloodlines makes her a potent force for change-but it also paints a giant target on her back. To challenge the relentless Master Sage, Maya must master her powers and confront the responsibility and risks that come with wielding them.

Her destiny is awakened.

Awakened is Book 1 of The BloodStorm, a seven book Urban Fantasy Series.

• Book 1: Awakened
• Book 2: Mastered
• Book 3: Hastened
• Book 4: Thundered
• Book 5: Charmed
• Book 6: Shaped
• Book 7: