The Waking
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Zach Dawson is a seemingly ordinary high-school student, with all the usual issues. He struggles with girls and friends, finds it hard to fit in, and has great difficulty finding out who he will become. One day, his life changes forever when he discovers he isn't human. He is something much more powerful. Will Zach fulfill the prophecy that was written thousands of years ago? Will he accept his fate and save those that mean the most to him? Only time will tell...
This is a book I've been working on for the past three years, and hope to get some feedback before I decide to publish it. The Century Series is a tale of love, lies, heroes, villains, and a whole lot of ass-kicking.
The Waking is Book 1 of 5.
Enjoy!
Spencer Shortt
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