Summoner And Contender Series By Taran Matharu 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 12-17 - Paperback

{"id":7488274989235,"title":"Summoner And Contender Series By Taran Matharu 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 12-17 - Paperback","handle":"summoner-and-contender-series-by-taran-matharu-7-books-collection-set-ages-12-17-paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Novice (Summoner Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Inquisition (Summoner Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battlemage (Summoner Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Outcast (Summoner Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Chosen (Contender Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Challenger (Contender Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Champion (Contender Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription from the publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Novice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDemons, magic and epic adventure - introducing the books in the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy...Fletcher was nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... More demons, epic battles, and fights to the death: introducing the unmissable next instalment in the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy... On trial for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must face the Inquisition, which will decide his future - the process is gruelling, lead by those who will do anything to see him suffer and haunted by ghosts from the past with clues to Fletcher's tragic origins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battlemage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... The epic conclusion to the fantasy trilogy is described as 'Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings meets Pokemon'. After the thrilling cliffhanger at the end of book two, we rejoin Fletcher and his friends in the ether, where they must undertake a mortally dangerous quest, all the while avoiding capture by enemies and facing foes more terrifying than anything they have yet encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Outcast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArcturus is just an orphaned stable boy when he accidentally summons a demon. As Hominum's first common summoner, he becomes the key to a secret that the powerful nobility would do anything to keep hidden. And with rebellion simmering among the masses, the nobility is more desperate than ever to keep in control. Arcturus is immediately whisked away to Vocans Academy, where the lost arts of summoning, spell craft and demonology are taught to the noble children of the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE CARTER IS LOST\u003cbr\u003eConvicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPE\u003cbr\u003ePopulated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE CARTER HAS BEEN CHOSEN\u003cbr\u003eIn a realm of monsters and warriors, Cade is an unwilling contender in a deadly tournament controlled by the brutal alien overlord Abaddon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCade may have won the first round but the fight isn't over yet. For his next battle he must duel a seven-foot-tall, clawed monster - the reigning champion of an alien race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOSING WILL LEAD TO EARTH'S DESTRUCTION\u003cbr\u003eDesperate for anything that may give him an advantage, Cade sets off on an expedition into the jungle to scavenge weaponry to help him win. But there he is captured by gladiators, and before he knows it he finds himself participating in a deadly new game where the prize is his freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROUND TWO IS ABOUT TO BEGIN ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE AND HIS FRIENDS ARE FIGHTING FOR EARTH\u003cbr\u003eCade has managed to survive the duel with the Hydra Alpha - barely. But the Games are far from over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy order of the cruel and mysterious alien overlord, Abaddon, Cade and his friends are sent off to war against the Greys, a humanoid race who have far surpassed humans in technology on their home planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA GLIMMER OF HOPE?\u003cbr\u003eThis attempt to move up the leaderboard leads Cade to a game-changing revelation: The Pantheon - the millennia-old alien masterminds behind the Games - have a weakness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the right artefacts scavenged from the land of Acies and a heavy dose of courage and luck, Cade has exactly one chance to end their tyranny for ever. But if he fails, for the lives of his friends and the survival of Earth it will be ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGAME OVER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaran Matharu is a British author of young adult fantasy novels. Born in London in 1990, Matharu grew up in a multicultural household and was heavily influenced by the stories and folklore of his Indian heritage. From a young age, he was drawn to fantasy novels and video games and spent much of his free time reading and writing his own stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing a degree in Business Administration at the University of Bath, Matharu worked in finance for several years before deciding to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. In 2013, he began writing his debut novel, The Novice, which he self-published on Wattpad. The book quickly gained a following and was eventually picked up by a major publishing house and released in print in 2015. The Novice went on to become a New York Times bestseller and was followed by three sequels, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, and The Outcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatharu's writing is characterized by his ability to create rich, immersive worlds that draw heavily on mythology and folklore from around the world. He is also known for his ability to craft complex, multi-dimensional characters who undergo transformative journeys throughout the course of his novels. In addition to his writing, Matharu is a passionate gamer and has cited video games as a major influence on his storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Summoner series, Matharu has also written a prequel series set in the same world titled The Contender. 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Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... More demons, epic battles, and fights to the death: introducing the unmissable next instalment in the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy... On trial for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must face the Inquisition, which will decide his future - the process is gruelling, lead by those who will do anything to see him suffer and haunted by ghosts from the past with clues to Fletcher's tragic origins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battlemage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... The epic conclusion to the fantasy trilogy is described as 'Harry Potter meets Lord of the Rings meets Pokemon'. After the thrilling cliffhanger at the end of book two, we rejoin Fletcher and his friends in the ether, where they must undertake a mortally dangerous quest, all the while avoiding capture by enemies and facing foes more terrifying than anything they have yet encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Outcast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArcturus is just an orphaned stable boy when he accidentally summons a demon. As Hominum's first common summoner, he becomes the key to a secret that the powerful nobility would do anything to keep hidden. And with rebellion simmering among the masses, the nobility is more desperate than ever to keep in control. Arcturus is immediately whisked away to Vocans Academy, where the lost arts of summoning, spell craft and demonology are taught to the noble children of the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE CARTER IS LOST\u003cbr\u003eConvicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPE\u003cbr\u003ePopulated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE CARTER HAS BEEN CHOSEN\u003cbr\u003eIn a realm of monsters and warriors, Cade is an unwilling contender in a deadly tournament controlled by the brutal alien overlord Abaddon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCade may have won the first round but the fight isn't over yet. For his next battle he must duel a seven-foot-tall, clawed monster - the reigning champion of an alien race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLOSING WILL LEAD TO EARTH'S DESTRUCTION\u003cbr\u003eDesperate for anything that may give him an advantage, Cade sets off on an expedition into the jungle to scavenge weaponry to help him win. But there he is captured by gladiators, and before he knows it he finds himself participating in a deadly new game where the prize is his freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROUND TWO IS ABOUT TO BEGIN ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCADE AND HIS FRIENDS ARE FIGHTING FOR EARTH\u003cbr\u003eCade has managed to survive the duel with the Hydra Alpha - barely. But the Games are far from over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy order of the cruel and mysterious alien overlord, Abaddon, Cade and his friends are sent off to war against the Greys, a humanoid race who have far surpassed humans in technology on their home planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA GLIMMER OF HOPE?\u003cbr\u003eThis attempt to move up the leaderboard leads Cade to a game-changing revelation: The Pantheon - the millennia-old alien masterminds behind the Games - have a weakness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the right artefacts scavenged from the land of Acies and a heavy dose of courage and luck, Cade has exactly one chance to end their tyranny for ever. But if he fails, for the lives of his friends and the survival of Earth it will be ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGAME OVER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaran Matharu is a British author of young adult fantasy novels. Born in London in 1990, Matharu grew up in a multicultural household and was heavily influenced by the stories and folklore of his Indian heritage. From a young age, he was drawn to fantasy novels and video games and spent much of his free time reading and writing his own stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing a degree in Business Administration at the University of Bath, Matharu worked in finance for several years before deciding to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. In 2013, he began writing his debut novel, The Novice, which he self-published on Wattpad. The book quickly gained a following and was eventually picked up by a major publishing house and released in print in 2015. The Novice went on to become a New York Times bestseller and was followed by three sequels, The Inquisition, The Battlemage, and The Outcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatharu's writing is characterized by his ability to create rich, immersive worlds that draw heavily on mythology and folklore from around the world. He is also known for his ability to craft complex, multi-dimensional characters who undergo transformative journeys throughout the course of his novels. In addition to his writing, Matharu is a passionate gamer and has cited video games as a major influence on his storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Summoner series, Matharu has also written a prequel series set in the same world titled The Contender. He has also written a standalone novel, The Chosen, which tells the story of a young boy who is chosen by the gods to save the world from destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, Taran Matharu is a talented and innovative author whose contributions to the young adult fantasy genre have earned him a place among the most successful and influential writers of his generation. His novels continue to captivate and inspire readers of all ages, and his legacy is sure to endure for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e"}