Arcadia Awakens - Hardcover

Kai Meyer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848770081 ISBN 13: 9781848770089

Publisher: Templar, 2012

Synopsis

When troubled teenager Rosa escapes her life in New York to stay with family in Sicily, she stumbles into a sinister Mafia underworld of murder, corruption and bitter, generations-old rivalries. How is handsome, mysterious stranger Alessandro involved? And why is Rosa so powerfully drawn to him, even though she knows he spells danger for her and her family? Simmering at the heart of the conflict is an ancient myth surrounding the vanished empire of Arcadia and its people, who, in the tales of legend, could shapeshift into animal form. Can Rosa unravel the dark secrets of the past before untamed savagery is unleashed on the present?

About this title

About the Author:

Kai Meyer was born in 1969 and lives in Germany. After studying film and theatre at university, he worked as a journalist before devoting himself to novels. He has since published over fifty titles, including numerous bestsellers, and is recognised as one of Germany's best fantasy writers. There are over 1.5 million copies of Kai Meyer books in print in his home country alone. His works have been adapted as films, comics and radio plays, and have been translated into 30 languages. Follow Kai at www.kai-meyer.de or on Twitter: @KaiMeyer.

Review:

Picture this: A sinister underworld, rife with rivalries and corruption; an ancient Sicilian landscape, simmering with myth and legend and a handsome stranger, whose beauty hides a savage side. When centuries of family secrets surface, will Rosa Alcantra follow her heart, or run for her life? Intense, dangerous, and thrilling, Arcadia Awakens is the first gripping new trilogy. * Creme * We're promised a vivid paranormal thriller with dashes of The Godfather * The Bookseller * Stylish and exciting new twist * Books for Keeps * Romeo and Juliet meets Twilight by way of the Godfather * The Guardian * A wonderfully imaginative story * Ink Scratchers * Ability to both engage and thrill the reader. Meyer had me incredibly captivated by his unique presentation. Full of action and suspense and most definitely worth reading. This is definitely a book I am glad I picked up. * Realm of Fiction * It's a recommendation from Bookbag, and we're looking forward to the second book in this trilogy. Interesting characters and wonderful scene-setting. * The Book Bag * 'It's lush, it's dangerous, it's electric. It seems to crackle with all of this world. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. 'Will leave you breathless.' -- Reading, Writing, Breathing * Reading, Writing, Breathing * There are so many beautiful things about this novel. A real authentic, gritty sort of beautiful. A diamond in the rough kind of novel. * Hooked on Books * 'Definitely an exciting Kick-off for a breathtaking series and leaves the reader on the edge of their seat waiting for the sequels.' * GoodReads *

About this edition

• Publisher: Templar
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1848770081
• ISBN 13: 9781848770089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 332