The Marked Son
Keepers of Life, #1
by Shea Berkley
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Pub Date Aug 02 2011 | Archive Date Jan 01 2016
Description
When Dylan sees a girl in white in the woods behind his grandparents’ farm, he knows he’s seen her before…in his dreams. He’s felt her fear. Heard her insistence that only he can save her world from an evil lord who uses magic and fear to feed his greed for power.
Unable to shake the unearthly pull to Kera, Dylan takes her hand. Either he’s completely insane or he’s about to have the adventure of his life, because where they’re going is full of creatures he’s only read about in horror stories. Worse, the human blood in his veins has Dylan marked for death…
Advance Praise
"Reading Shea Berkley is like watching magic unfold before your eyes. THE MARKED SON is written with such intrigue and depth, I could not get enough of this delicious tale. I’m hopelessly lost and can hardly wait to see what jewels Berkley has in store for us next." - Darynda Jones
"I'll look forward to getting to see Dylan again, 'cause he truly is one of my favorite male YA characters I've read this year." - Kelley York
"The Marked Son will take you on a fantastic journey that includes some self-discovery, lots of action, loads of adventure and heartwarming love. A must read for all ages. - Tamra Baumann
"Though I was sad about a couple of characters, it made the story feel real, and the stakes ratcheted up for Dylan. The end was action-packed and full to twists, which I love. The story built into a crescendo and I was left wanting more." - Trisha Wolfe
"Shea Berkley’s latest YA novel, The Marked Son, is an exciting tale of love, adventure, and danger, and it kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end." - Jennifer, Books & Barks
"An amazing debut from a talented author who I expect to see on bestseller lists soon." - Robin Perini
"Remarkable writing from Shea Berkley, this is not the voice of a debut author. The Marked Son is a polished, compulsive and completely entertaining read. I can't wait for more!" - Danielle Barclay
"Romance and a mind-blowing fantasy world." - Chapter by Chapter
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781937044015 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 334 |
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Featured Reviews
Darcus M, Reviewer
I was drawn into this book from the very first chapter. It was a different type of book than any that I have read recently. Magic, romance, action. I loved it.
The Marked Son has a way of holding your attention very well. There's so much that happens in this book both in a real world setting as well as in a magical parallel world. The author did an amazing job at weaving these two worlds and the stories of both of the main characters together.
The characters themselves are amazing and relateable and very easy to like (and some to dislike). We're introduced to Dylan, the main male character, right off the bat, as it's mainly his story to tell. You can't help feeling an emotional attachment to him and he tells a tale that, sadly, is a real life predicament that a lot of teens today have to go through. Among all of the magic and the mystery, there's a real depth to him in his emotional realness. I fell in love with Dylan and his attitude immediately.
Overall, I enjoyed this book very much. There was a great story to tell and I cannot wait until the next installment in the Keepers of Life series comes out.
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