FIRSTBORN by Tosca Lee - SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOKAll at once, she remembers. The memories Audra had erased have returned. And now she knows why she did it—to save her daughter.
Now she must find her archenemy, the Historian, and put an end to the centuries old Progeny/Scion war once and for all. But first she has to rescue her husband, Luka, who is being held prisoner by the Scions, all while on the run from the law and struggling with her growing powers and their painful side effects.
But when a bitter betrayal stalls her plans, Audra doesn’t know who to trust. With the help of a heretic monk, her Progeny friends, and the hacker, Jester, Audra fights to defeat the Scions and find a way to save other Progeny in the process. The final confrontation with her surprising nemesis will put her powers to the ultimate test.
Firstborn by Tosca Lee
by John Hutchinson, VJ Books
When THE PROGENY came out last year author J. T. Ellison wrote, “What a fabulous premise—and what a wonderful thriller. Tosca Lee has outdone herself with this twisty, intricate story. I can’t wait for the sequel.” The Progeny opened with Emily Porter waking in a haze, with only a fleeting recollection of the procedure she went through to erase her memory. We learn, as does Emily, that she is really Audra Ellison, a descendent of the Hungarian “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory who killed some 600 people during her reign of terror during the 17th-century. Soon Audra is on the run (she is a progeny) from a secret society that is dedicated to erasing every descendant of Bathory. The Progeny ended with a serious cliffhanger – with us all waiting for the promised part two less than a year later.
Well take note those of you waiting for the sequel, J. T. Ellison included, the wait is over – FIRSTBORN is here!
Firstborn starts right as the previous book reached its ending moments, right as Audra learns that secret of who and what she is. Audra is a member of the Progeny, and the rival Scions with their elite Hunters seek to destroy Audra and her baby. Using her super powers: the ability to change the minds of others, Audra hunts down her archenemy, the Historian. She hopes to put an end to the war between the Progeny and the Scions. But how far is she willing to go to end the blood feud and free herself of the fear and uncertainty that all progeny face?
Firstborn is a thrilling and upbeat conclusion to The Progeny. It is a classic tale of good and evil and I highly recommend both books in the series. They can be read alone, but the best way to experience the depth of the story and the characters is to read them in order.
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