{"product_id":"mark-of-the-raven-paperback","title":"Mark of the Raven - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMorgan L. Busse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Selene is the heir to the Great House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires. For the last hundred years, the Ravenwood women have used their gift of dreaming for hire to gather information or to assassinate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs she discovers her family's dark secret, Selene is torn between upholding her family's legacy--a legacy that supports her people--or seeking the true reason behind her family's gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer dilemma comes to a head when she is tasked with assassinating the one man who can bring peace to the nations, but who will also bring about the downfall of her own house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne path holds glory and power, and will solidify her position as Lady of Ravenwood. The other path holds shame and execution. Which will she choose? And is she willing to pay the price for the path chosen?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e grabbed me from the first moment and didn't let go. Cliché to say? Maybe. Doesn't make it any less true. Layered characters, an epic storyline, and strong writing make this a tale to be savored.--\u003cb\u003eJames L. Rubart\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Man He Never Was\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Stunning! \u003ci\u003eMark of the Raven \u003c\/i\u003eis a captivating adventure that plumbs the depths of humanity's soul. Busse's deftly drawn characters offer a refreshing break from the tropes of most fantasy novels. I can't wait for the next book!\"--\u003cb\u003eRonie Kendig\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling, award-winning author of The Tox Files and Abiassa's Fire \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mark of the Raven \u003c\/i\u003eis a rich fantasy set in a world of great powers and dark secrets. Fast-paced and sure to please, Morgan Busse has delivered a novel that sticks with you. When you wake from your next nightmare, try to tell yourself 'It was just a dream.'\"--\u003cb\u003ePatrick W. Carr\u003c\/b\u003e, author of The Darkwater Saga \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A great new fantasy adventure from Morgan L. Busse, \u003ci\u003eMark of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e fulfills every expectation. This fast-paced heroic fantasy was a pleasure to read with its with dreamwalkers, political machinations, mystery, romance, and a world on the brink of war. Readers will be transfixed as Lady Selene struggles with the calling placed upon her. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series.\"--\u003cb\u003eJill Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e, Christy Award-winning author of The Kinsman Chronicles and Blood of Kings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Contrasting an atmosphere of dark politics against the illumination of hope, \u003ci\u003eMark of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e took flight on the page, swooping me into its magically layered yet fully accessible world. With vividly conflicted characters and danger lurking around every bend, this series starter left me breathless for its sequel. Brilliant!\"--\u003cb\u003eSerena Chase\u003c\/b\u003e, author of Eyes of E'veria\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDreamwalker. Nightwatcher. Lady of Ravenwood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLady Selene Has Come into Her Family's Power.\u003cbr\u003eBut Has She Inherited a Gift or a Curse? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLady Selene is heir to the House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires. Soon after the gifting, however, Selene discovers that the Ravenwood women have been secretly using their gift to gather information or to assassinate those responsible for the fall of House Ravenwood to the Dominia Empire hundreds of years ago. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs she becomes more entrenched in Ravenwood's dark past, Selene longs to find out the true reason behind her family's gift, believing that its original intent could not have been for such evil purposes, but she is torn about upholding her family's legacy--a legacy that supports her people. Selene's dilemma comes to a head when she is tasked with assassinating the one man who can bring peace to the nations--but who is also prophesied to bring about the downfall of her own house.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne path holds glory and power and will solidify her position as Lady of Ravenwood. The other path holds shame and likely death. Which will she choose? And is she willing to pay the price for the path chosen?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Busse has crafted a well-written story with believable characters and a compelling world with unique culture and detail.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"As Morgan Busse's first Ravenwood Saga episode, \u003ci\u003eMark of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e is . . . heavy on familiar-yet-complex character drama, mounting tension, and lush details. Readers may especially appreciate Busse's emphasis on the tragedy and humanity of every person.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Lorehaven Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorgan L. Busse \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer by day and a mother by night. She is the author of the Follower of the Word series and the new steampunk series The Soul Chronicles. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eDaughter of Light, \u003c\/i\u003e was a Christy and Carol Award finalist. During her spare time, she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel. She and her family live in\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBloomington, Illinois. Visit her online at\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewww.morganlbusse.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52521787785523,"sku":"9780764232220","price":31.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q001aXRZcGVjM21qR2pudXBUVUgxdz09.webp?v=1760536412","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/mark-of-the-raven-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}