Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this trilogy. I was pulled into this pretty quickly by the unique storyline. A very creepy conspiracy theory read. The story takes you on a pretty wild ride that keeps you guessing as to what is really happening. It’s twisted with lots of gore and violence so it may not be for everyone. I felt at times the story was a bit disjointed at times and jumped around a bit too much. Overall I thought the story itself was fantastic though and very unique. I had to keep reading to see how it would end. I would definitely recommend..

The Many is a trilogy made up of the three books: The Many, Ancestral, and European School. It is part thriller, part mystery, part conspiracy theory, with a dash of horror thrown in.

Book One starts with siblings Karl and Stacy. Stacy goes out on a date with a doctor she met on an app that seems far too good to be true. When she comes back the next morning, Karl notices that her behaviour has changed somewhat even though she insists the date went well. She is more aggressive, her demeanour has sexual undertones, and she even accuses Karl of lusting after her. As the days go by, she sinks further and further into high and low episodes where she starts remembering men without faces and having sex in an underground room. Not long after this, it all becomes too much for her and she does something drastic.

Elsewhere, Isobel, Dawn’s mother, also uses an app to find a date and the same scenario occurs with her where her moods swing violently and she starts remembering bad things that happened to her. Isobel feels compelled to do the same as Stacy did, leaving Dawn looking for answers.

On essentially the same quest, Karl and Dawn’s paths intersect on the journey to find the faceless men. Both of them will be pushed into situations they could never imagine themselves in and make decisions that will change their lives forever.

As they move through the next book, Dawn discovers that she may have been a part of the whole thing from the beginning once she is kidnapped and discovers she is pregnant. The book now moves through Karl looking for her and being pursued by the faceless men. The story opens wider with more twists, and new characters being introduced.

This leads into the concluding book which starts of with a completely different setting and different set of characters. Elijah is being sent to an elite boarding school that is not found on any map and once he is dropped off, he may not see anyone outside the school until he graduates. The schoolgoers are odd in a number of ways. They all look similar, the teachers are afraid of the older ones, and the ones in higher years have secrets that they keep aggressively, with the explanation that the younger ones will learn in time. Elijah also comes across a deformed person living under the school that no one will acknowledge is there. The culmination of the story is the intersection of the three characters and the underlying secret behind the entire plot. Who is the actual kingpin?

I received this trilogy from NetGalley (thank you for that) and was looking forward to a three-book thriller/horror fest. The story starts with a great hook, and even though some details are quite graphic, you really have no clue why certain things are happening. Book one sucks you in and sets up the base story while not giving you too much to work on when it comes to figuring out the reason. Book two adds more clues and you get to see a different side of the characters – especially Dawn and using violence to get information by any means necessary. Certain parts ask you to stretch the believability factor and things like the “cult ritual” had my eyebrows raised in disbelief at the ease of it happening (this may have taken place in the third one but they all kinda blurred together for me). Book three takes place fifteen years later, so, in the interim, a lot has happened. This book stretched things even further and took one of the oldest conspiracy theories to use as its base. I was hoping for a fresh idea, but this one has been done before. Book one drew me in quickly and book two kept me going for a while, but by book three, I was reading for the sake of reading. The pacing and story just threw it off-angle and I was disappointed with the ending. To have characters “accepting” the reason why didn’t feel right.

Karl started off as a strong character, but as time went by, I kept questioning why he was giving up his whole life. And considering what happened to him, well... Dawn may have been pushed to extremes, but her behaviour became too inconsistent and her ability to “persuade” seemed odd. Elijah’s parentage – we will just leave it at that…

So this is a bit of a mixed bag. It starts off with a great idea but fizzles out. Things are not all ended/explained and bits like the masks would have been interesting to find out more about. Kudos to the writer though for the style of writing and the “almost there” story. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to review the book.

A wordy tome, The Many by Nathan Field is actually a trilogy of books that includes The Many, Ancestral and The European School. To begin the saga, we are introduced to Stacey and her brother Karl, who is struct by the changes in her after a date. As he investigates, a series of events unfold and the interesting premise and promised suspense degenerates into conspiracy theory, cults and graphic violence. Promoted “for adult readers”, The Many requires a stark trigger warning of disturbing themes which include gore and sexual violence. Whilst not a big fan of horror, this trilogy was a real effort to read and only a one-star rating. With thanks to Independent Books and the author for an uncorrected proof copy for review purposes. For those keen enough to venture into this tome, book 1 builds the mystery/horror; book 2 is the psychology/suspense; and book 3 is The why and set fifteen years later.

This trilogy is spine tingling and sure to keep you up at night.
Many thanks to Silvermac Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Take one part Handmaid's Tale, one part DaVinci Code and one part American Horror Story. Sprinkle with some Tarantino style. Shake well and ingest if you dare.

This was unlike anything I've read before: a mix of pulp thrills and literary smarts. It was also out-of-the-box creepy and addictive,

I received an advance reader copy of this book through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this book because I’d been on a bit of a horror streak lately, and this volume included all three books of a trilogy. It includes The Many, Ancestral, and The European School.

I didn’t really buy into this series as horror. Yes, some horrifying things happen, but the source of those events is not supernatural or terrifying in nature – the books are horrifying in the sense that the violence in thrillers are horrifying, but nothing more as far as I’m concerned. At times, the motivations for the characters to act as they did was lacking, leading to abrupt interactions that weren’t consistent with the previous characterizations. I also had a problem with the pacing, as there seemed to be a lot of conversations in coffee shops and restaurants, and awkward conversations in cars and hotel rooms.

I gave The Many – The Complete Trilogy three stars on Goodreads. The backstory of the antagonists was inventive, but overall, I just didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped.

This series of book is for those who like anticipation on what’s next in this often scary tale.. You need to read the full story to get the full view of the story. The what if it could possibly be made me uneasy in a what is going to happen next kind of way.

When someone starts acting strange and completely out of character, Who can you trust? It took some time to get through all 3 stories. With multiple shocks, I was not able to predict accurately what would come next.

Without giving away to much, prepare for conspiracies, There both good and evil I work I say, but is it? #netgalleyreview

I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy! I can't say too much without giving anything away, so all I will say as to the plotline was that I definitely did not see where it was going when I started the series, which is so great! My only real complaint was that I think the editing could have been little bit better in the last book, and I wish the author would not have specified the year 2031, that really threw the story off for me.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this one, I will definitely look for more books from this author in the future.

Absolutely devoured this trilogy, full of twists and turns that really gets you thinking about cult groups and conspiracy theories. The battle to find the truth is all consuming for Karl as in the first book it is his sister that comes back from a date and has changed. He is sure that something must have happened to her on this date and sets out to find out what..

The second book develops the search with Dawn who Karl gets involved with the search for the Many, a really great middle book that has you on the edge of your seat at times as they get involved with the many and are looing t find out the truth of who they are and where they are

The final book jumps 15 years into the future where Dawn and Karl re connect after a time apart, the European School is the where the final book is based and where the truth of the Many comes to light. I didn't figure out the ending until the end as it concluded itself and gave the final out come

A great read i am glad i had the opportunity to read the trilogy

Sex traficking, blind date, drugs, psychotic, gruesome, rape in one story. The question is can you handle it? Imagine going through all of this and no one believe you just because there are no concrete "evidence". You couldn't stop suspecting every person that appears in front of your vision and you will never have a moment to relax. Every chapter was nerve wrecking moment. Did you think it ended here? No, it will never end. The moment you feels you are close to the truth, the more you feels like you dont know anything. Every plot twist will make you need to put down the book and digest everything that was happening at the momment.

I admit that I paused reading a couple times- no, many times -the twist kept on coming the more you read it but instead of feeling like "not again," "seriously?", the story just clicked. Even a not suspicious scene can 'click' and everything gotta be connected to anything.

I like the way the author created a character that how I will put it as a 'realistic characters' He wished to be the hero, he wished to protect the world but he was hopeless. But his bravery and strong mindset kept the story going on. His character never bother me throughout my reading but when i read the 3rd book his whole existence and presence was like a waste of time. He looked like he doesn't serve any purpose to be the 2nd main focus of the story. I wish Karl could have a character development instead of being a main lead with supportive role.

I personally like the story but up till the 2nd book. The 3rd book for me is a disappointment (sorry author)

When you've read literally thousands of thriller/suspense novels, you've ready every plot possible and you don't get very many surprises. "The Many" by Nathan Field took me by surprise! This fast-paced, well-written novel hooked me from the very beginning with a plot different than most thrillers. At first, I thought I had it figured out, then I was disappointed when it revealed what I thought was the plot twist (it seemed anti-climatic)., BUT, it swerved again and got more complex, more intriguing, and further down the rabbit hole than I ever expected. This is a superb thriller that weaves a web of intrigue in layers that had me turning the pages as quickly as possible. to see what happened next. The characters are strong and well defined and I like when an author isn't afraid to (SPOILER ALERT) kill off characters that seem integral to the story. Field's writing is unpredictable and intelligent, a lethal combination. The conspiracy thriller is the toughest to write but the best when it's done properly, which Field does. He has a gift that makes the reader feel like they're in the moment and I found myself looking around me and jumping at little sounds with a creepy, unsettled feeling that sped up my pulse. I didn't miss a beat after finishing the first in the series, jumping straight into the next book, and looking forward to a new set of characters and complex plot that just went deeper and deeper. Field is sharp and clever writing deliciously evil characters and layered conspiracy. With the state of society, this book had me wondering if this couldn't really happen. While it seems a bizarre thought, Field presents it in a manner that makes one fear it could be terrifyingly real so graphic and realistic is how writing. While I'd never read Field before, I'm now a big fan and can't wait to read everything else he's written. Highly recommend!

This trilogy is a must read! Three separate stories in one book made the read seamless and i really recommend reading them all to get the full effect of the fight against the many. It was a large read but immersive and engaging so it flowed from page to page. Love it.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc

Overall: 3.5 stars

The Many is a trilogy by Nathan Field. This book consists of all three books:: The Many, Ancestral, and The European School

First, let me thank NetGalley, the Indie publisher and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.  Note that although I was sent the entire trilogy, I am reviewing them separately on my blog and GoodReads, and at different times.


Series Information:
Karl's sister committed suicide after a date.  Dawn's mother was also suicidal after a date.  The two joined forces to find out why their loved one's personalities changed so drastically.  What they found was an organization who were using mind controlling drugs to breed, raping young women to create a perfect race.  Dawn herself was part of the experiment. 


My Synopsis: (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)

The First book - The Many - introduced us to Dawn and Karl, as well as their introduction to "The Many". It was an interesting read. 3.5 stars

The Second Book - Ancestral - shows us how Dawn and Karl decide to team up to track down "The Many", and try to prevent the rape of young girls. This was, by far, the best of the trilogy. 4 stars

The Third Book - The European School - introduces us to Elijah, and we realize, as do Dawn and Karl, that "The Many" are sill going strong. I admit to loving the first 80% of this book, but did not like the ending. 3.5 stars


More Opinions:
First, these books must be read in order.  You cannot hope to understand the relationship dynamics in this one if you haven't read the first two.

The books are about power, and privilege, and blood-lines. They are also about mind control, brainwashing, with a cult-like atmosphere.  Basically, the trilogy is based around a secret.  It is a rather dark and twisted tale from beginning to end.

Although I was disappointed with the ending, I guess it was a logical solution, it just wasn't one I liked.  It almost ruined the whole trilogy for me.  However, the writing was really good, and it definitely kept me interested, so....

Overall these books were an entertaining read!

Karl notices his sister, after her blind date is not acting the same. When he asks her about her date she answers mean and nasty. Why? She seems like a different person. Her personality has changed becoming cold when asked questions and remote. Karl doesn’t understand what has happened to change her so much. After a few months he sees that his sister is suppressing something that happened to her on her date. He decides to find the man she dated on her blind date. What he discovers is something so sinister and evil — much more than he ever imagined. In the second volume called “Ancestral” Dawn is joined by Karl. Karl’s sister had a similar sexual trauma. Dawn is looking for answers. They find someone who they interrogate to find answers why this has happened to Dawn and Karl’s sister. After getting answers, Dawn realizes that she is being constantly watched and they will be in control of her when they want to be. Who are they? Dawn realizes that she is being kept alive due to her pregnancy. Karl and Dawn go their separate ways. The third volume is “The European School.” Elijah is adopted. His parents love him and take good care of him. One day, Elijah learns he is being sent to a private boarding school. Elijah protests. When he gets to school, he realizes there is something very odd about the school. Students look similar — its not due to the uniforms they wear but something else. He has a roommate who also thinks there is something odd about the school. Then that roommate disappears one day without any notice. Why? Dawn wonders how her baby she gave up for adoption is doing. She decides to go see him. What
will she find?

This trilogy is a series of thrillers and horror. The author has written characters that are strange crazy. The stories gripped me as I continued to see Karl and Dawn’s actions to try to find the truth. There is evil especially in one character. I enjoyed the stories even though it becomes darker as it dives into the unknown. The ending was a surprise I didn’t expect. I do wonder if this is the ending. It’s excellent.

THE MANY BY NATHAN FIELD

Welcome to my first ever entry! Today I am going to give my review about the novel The Many, The Complete Trilogy. I have found the book in NetGalley and requested for it. Take note that it is a soft copy. The description is so intriguing that it makes me request for it to be added on my library. When it comes to this kind of psychological thriller, I instantly got curious and wanting to dive furthermore on to it.

The Many Trilogy is a multi-layered book centering about the investigation of two young adult regarding the strange behavior of their loved ones after going out on a date with the person they both met in online dating sites. Set in Oregon, the two are about to learn the sinister truth behind these sites and many more underlying controversial themes that will shake us to the core.

I didn't have much first thoughts about The Many aside from the how cult was involved to these 'harmless' dating sites and so is why the loved ones of the two main characters, Karl and Dawn, are both became the victims. Their characters are also the most targeted people all throughout the novel that will make you question every single time. In my part, while reading, I honestly do not have idea on how many times I have asked "Why them?" "Why Karl?"
"Why Dawn?". Please also fasten your seatbelt for the novel has a lot of characters that are first, unassuming, seems can be trusted, but in the end, it's either you lose your faith in the humanity or completely lose your sanity. I love how flawed the characters are. Even though some of their logic was either foreign or nonsense to me, they really prove their points the way they present themselves.

Nathan Field is so brilliant for his narration and the uses of words that are all easy to comprehend; I do not even have to pull out my dictionary. I am really a sucker for a psychological thriller books because I love the thrill, suspense, and chill that it brought to our bones. The Many hadn't had that much thrilling scenes, but it has more of chilling moments that sometimes I thought someone was also reading behind me. In terms of thrill, it is scattered but will never disappoint you. Rather, you'll end wanting more until you finish each chapters. When we are talking about plot twists and/or twisted characters, The Many has almost all of them. You will feel like you are also involved in the investigations because what you think that happened was never really what it is. I seriously doubt all the characters as the story progressed which adds more to my anticipation to reach the end. There are underlying themes, shocking and controversial themes to be exact, that are powerfully triggering. You are allowed, folks, to use all of your creative profanities to everything that Karl and Dawn have gone through. Nathan Field had managed to incorporate the realism of the world, all of its dark and evil truth.

I have found a minimal typographical error in the last book that made me confused. I hope that would be corrected soon. Also, for the formats of chapters, I am super confused why it was like that and I keep on bookmarking every pages in case I accidentally lost the current part. Anyway, it doesn't affect my whole likings for the novel.

Overall, I gave this book 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because I absolutely enjoy the happenings inside the novel and a true eye-opener that something like this would probably happen in real physical world. However, I will only recommend The Many to all teens and adults age over 18 for the heavy and mature themes.

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First of all, thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author of this book.
There are many conspiracy books and stories about inhuman tests on vulnerable subjects, but this story grabbed me from the beginning. Karl loves his sister and he can tell something is wrong with her after a blind date. He is not giving up to try and find out what happened and made her sister hill herself.

Wow... this book is begging to be read by anybody that believes in conspiracy theories, rich guy cover ups, and probably some lineage snobs. I couldn't put it down! The overall story line is truly horrifying and fascinating all in one with so many plot twists, I never knew what was really going to happen next.

The book was well written and researched, with some very interesting facts scattered around.

I really enjoyed how the book highlighted the power and control even a small group of people can have over the masses and how easy it is to make sheep out of large groups of people. Especially in today's turbulent society. this author hit the nail on the head. I am also now slightly more paranoid about how easy it is for strangers to be watching me without me knowing so thank you for that. ;)

All I can say to this book is YOU HAVE TO READ IT!
Wow! I read between 4-6 thrillers a month and this trilogy is by far the best book I’ve read in years.
It’s a non stop tense, heart in your throat ride, no down time whatsoever.
Starting with Dawn and Karl being thrown together investigating the tragic, suspicious loss of their loved ones. They have no support from the authorities, everywhere they turn they are shut down by some mysterious unknown feared power. They are then faced with the evil faceless men who will separate the two of them for years, have they brainwashed Dawn to the dark side? Karl is left with no-one.

The final book takes us into the year 2031 where everything comes to ahead and the history of this evil power will be explained. It’s so creepy and you just don’t know whether Dawn and Karl will make it to this end date, be on the same side or still be alive when it’s over?
I just cannot praise this book enough. I relate it to watching a box set on Netflix and you’re like “oh, just one more episode” and before you know it, you’ve watched all 3 seasons. I would love to see this made into a box set too, so much action, it would be amazing viewing!
My 1 single negative would be the final book towards the end was a bit confusing for me particularly. This is possibly down to my lack of history knowledge, I do kind of wish that the explanation had been something different though as that was a little disappointing.

….also, I was waiting for there to be some kind of comment about Karl’s sister “Stacey” and “Anastasia” or was that just a little fun made by the author???
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Really interesting book. Hard to read in some places with the a sue, but the writing was really good. Would definitely try this author again.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this copy!

Kyle and Dawn entwined together because of the death of Kyle’s sister and the death of Dawn’s mother.

Holy cow! What a ride! This triology was amazing!!! Dark, creepy and disturbing! Very impressed by this author’s writing style and character development. Definitely a page turner and kept me on the edge of my seat!