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The Forsaken (The Children of Cain ) (Volume 1)
by R J Craddock

Published: 2013-05-01
Paperback : 386 pages
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The Forsaken Her mother is dead, her home is destroyed. Gwenevere flees into the forest in the dead of winter and stumbles into the human world. Unable to speak their language, but capable of reading their thoughts, Gwen acclimates quickly. Meanwhile she discovers that her native tongue is ...
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The Forsaken Her mother is dead, her home is destroyed. Gwenevere flees into the forest in the dead of winter and stumbles into the human world. Unable to speak their language, but capable of reading their thoughts, Gwen acclimates quickly. Meanwhile she discovers that her native tongue is magical, giving her the power to control the world around her. Seeking the answers to her identity and her forgotten past, orphaned Gwen runs off in search of her own kind. Her dark gifts bring to light horrible truths, the discovery of which forces Gwen to make a fatal decision. The only thing that is certain, her life is about to take a drastic turn - there is no going back from murder.

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Who is the stranger in the fancy suit with the soulless eyes who keeps following Gwen yet no one else can see?
Do you think Gwen will meet the King mentioned in the prologue sometime in the series?
Who do you think killed Gwen's mother and why?
by ruthc77 (see profile) 11/13/14

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A Halloween tale.
by ruthc77 (see profile) 11/13/14
With the modern day witch element of the book and it's Gothic undertones it would make a great Halloween read.

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by Brenda P. (see profile) 12/21/14

 
  "A dark adventure into a modern day fantasy world."by Ruth C. (see profile) 11/13/14

Such a good read! Gwenevere easily became my favorite heroine of all times. She's so sarcastic yet strong and loyal and such a fighter. She has to deal with so much yet she's un-stoppable. I loved the... (read more)

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