Rise of the Chosen

Lifeblood Series #1

by Anna Kopp

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Pub Date Oct 04 2016 | Archive Date Oct 31 2016

Description

In Sam's world there are two rules. Rule #1: Nobody dies. Protect the living at all costs. Rule #2: Everybody dies. At least once.

The Waking was a global event in which a force called the Lifeblood invaded all humans who died. The few strong enough to control it came back as powerful immortals. The rest let the bloodlust take over and awoke with one goal - to kill.

Newly appointed Watch Guard Samantha Shields has a legacy to uphold. Her father died a hero defending their city and now she wants to follow in his footsteps. Except for the dying part, of course. Unfortunately, fate has other plans as she discovers deep dark secrets that make her choose between her loyalties and the lives of everyone in her city. Both rules are in play as Sam is forced to make hard decisions that could cost her everything – including the person she cares about most.

In Sam's world there are two rules. Rule #1: Nobody dies. Protect the living at all costs. Rule #2: Everybody dies. At least once.

The Waking was a global event in which a force called the Lifeblood...

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A Note From the Publisher

Anna Kopp was born in Russia and immigrated to the US when she was 11. She joined the US Army and lived in Georgia during her military career before settling down in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in business but her true passion is writing. Anna is a wife and business partner to a software developer, and a mom to two rambunctious boys. A true geek at heart, Anna would love nothing more than to see her imagination become a part of something greater. Her debut novel, Rise of the Chosen, is the first installment in the “Lifeblood Series.”

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Advance Praise

“Rise of the Chosen is a powerful debut novel by a talented new author. Set in a well-developed, post-apocalyptic world, drama, action, and comedy are interwoven into a fascinating world of boundless possibilities. - Leod D. Fitz, author of “The Corpse-Eater Saga”

"Rise of the Chosen is a fantastic story that pulls you into the world ravaged by the Lifeblood. It's an original tale with vivid characters, surprising plot twists, and a refreshing take on zombie-like creatures who aren't always the blood-thirsty beasts you're used to. - Magdalena Żmijan of Magini-books

"Anna Kopp's debut fantasy [novel] gives a unique spin to the classic zombie apocalypse story. A razor thin line separates life and death, truth and lies, and Woken and Chosen – but nothing is quite what it seems. Filled with twists and turns, the story kept me intrigued until the very end. I look forward to finding out what happens next!" - Rachel R. Smith, author of the “Records of the Ohanzee” series

“Rise of the Chosen is a powerful debut novel by a talented new author. Set in a well-developed, post-apocalyptic world, drama, action, and comedy are interwoven into a fascinating world of...

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