The Silent War
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Last published Wed, Dec 25, 2024
In a kingdom on the brink of unrest, Thalia is an assassin bound by duty, trained to carry out her missions without question. When an unexpected assignment leads her to eliminate a high-ranking target, she believes it's just another task. But as the consequences of her actions ripple outward, she begins to realise the truth: nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
In the shadows, unseen forces move-forces that have been watching, waiting, and manipulating the pieces of a much larger game. Thalia's mentor, a man from her past, has his own agenda, and the choices she makes will decide far more than her next mission.
As alliances shift and danger closes in from every direction, Thalia finds herself at the heart of a war that has been fought quietly for years, with no clear victor in sight. In this deadly game, silence is the most dangerous weapon of all.
The Silent War is a story of hidden motives, untold consequences, and the quiet battles that shape the fate of a kingdom.
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