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The Will of the Many 2023
The Will of the Many is a 2023 epic fantasy novel written by Australian author James Islington and published by Saga Press. It marks the beginning of The Hierarchy series, with the second volume, The Strength of the Few, released on 11 November 2025.
Set in Caten, a fictional society resembling the Golden Age of the Roman Republic, the novel describes a world where lower classes must surrender part of their mental and physical energy—referred to as Will—to those above them. The narrative centers on Vis Telimus, an orphan who is selected to attend the prestigious Catenan Academy. There, he faces ruthless competition while trying to discover the truth behind a strange incident. However, Vis carries a hidden history that may catch up with him even within the Republic's core.
Details
- Publisher
- Gallery / Saga Press
- ISBN
- 9781982141172
- Pages
- 774
- Series
- The Hierarchy
