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Shatter (The Children of Man, #1): The Children of Man, #2
Shatter (The Children of Man, #1): The Children of Man, #2
Shatter (The Children of Man, #1): The Children of Man, #2
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Shatter (The Children of Man, #1): The Children of Man, #2

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Growing up during the chaos of the Nabosian War, Faela Durante and her entire generation never knew what it meant to live in a time of peace. Though the war ended years ago, the devastation has not. Every decision, no matter how seemingly insignificant, has a consequence and some consequences can never be predicted. But some are foretold.

Less than a year ago, Faela, the first Tereskan mind healer in generations, disappeared from her family home in Finalaran scared and pregnant. Hunted and living as an outcast, Faela searches for a legend that might be her only hope of gaining atonement and returning to her son. When her journey collides with two strangers and a prophecy, she must choose between trusting those around her or accomplishing her mission. Haunted by her past, the consequences of Faela's choices will endanger more than her own fate

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Release dateJun 24, 2010
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Shatter (The Children of Man, #1): The Children of Man, #2
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Elizabeth Mock

Elizabeth C. Mock lives with her spouse in Cincinnati, Ohio where they watch too many international shows and plot their next culinary adventure. She currently a grad student and continues writing The Children of Man series and other projects. Elizabeth is a fantasy author repped by Barry Goldblatt of Barry Goldblatt Literary.

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    A great series! Full, complex world building, a really intriguing magic and social system, and likeable, relatable main characters. Their experiences and histories are fully realized and fully human. So good. And their banter makes me laugh. I re-read the books periodically; there's something in the characters that draws me back like old friends. I want to know what's happening with them.

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