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Veiled Marks

by Karl Farrell

At Sanctum Equilibria, Angie’s explosive bond with Luke unlocks deadly secrets, and a power that could destroy everything.

140 × 198 mm, 336 pages,

  • Magic system
  • Series starter
  • Found family
£7.99Paperback · 336 pages
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Synopsis

In a world where every marked child is permanently bound to a counterpart, the strength of that connection decides who lives and who dies. At Sanctum Equilibria, Angie Teare expects to fight for her place like every other student. Instead she is paired with Luke, a formidable counterpart whose bond hits her with immediate, overwhelming intensity that is dangerously hard to control. As she trains with her squad and begins to master powers unlike anything the academy has seen, long-buried secrets about her family and the ruling Council start to surface. The deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that some truths were never meant to be revealed. With her connection to Luke growing stronger by the day, Angie must decide how far she is willing to go… before the truth destroys everything she has come to care about. In a place where imbalance means death, some bonds are forged in fate. Others are forged in lies.

An Extract

From the Codex Equilibrium, Entry 1: The Purge and the Sacred Bond

In the Year of the Fractured Sky, the aether turned against the Dominion.

Shadow poured through the rifts without measure. Umbra counterparts, once rare and swiftly extinguished, multiplied like a plague. They twisted the marked, corrupted the pure, and threatened to tip the sacred scales into eternal night. Villages vanished overnight. Entire bloodlines were lost to madness. The old kingdoms trembled on the edge of extinction.

Samael.

The records name him the King of Shadow, the greatest Umbra ever recorded. He commanded…

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Reviews

  • From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into this story. The characters are so thoughtfully written, with descriptions and development that feel vivid, emotional and incredibly easy to picture. The world-building is brilliant and made it so easy to lose myself in the magic and forget about everything outside the book. The storytelling is fantastic. You feel like you’re right there alongside the characters, experiencing their emotions, struggles and challenges with them. Just when you think you know where the story is going, another twist or unexpected turn pulls you in even further and leaves you desperate to find out what happens next. And oh the TRAUMA 😭😭😭😭😭 I genuinely struggled to put this book down once I started. It completely pulled me out of reality and into its world, and I was left wanting more. I’m already looking forward to seeing where the story goes next and discovering what comes in the future. A truly captivating read from an incredibly talented author. Absolutely loved it!

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  • Veiled Marks…one word OBSESSED! When I started reading this book I was hooked from the beginning, the character descriptions and development is detailed, visual and emotional. The story pulls you in, making you want more and lets you visualise the magical world. The writing is impeccable with strong storytelling that lets you be part of the action and emotions. I resonated with this book as you feel the struggles and challenges of the characters and it keeps you questioning the next chapter of what is next. The unexpected, twists and turns keep you in suspense and just make you eager and excited to keep reading. You fall in love with some characters, feel anger and frustration at others and you experience the true passion of the book. The illustrations are outstanding and help bring the book even more to life. With both combined you find yourself escaping the real world for a while. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it and cannot wait for the next book and future stories. Truly talented!

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  • Honestly didn’t expect to get this into it. I am not one for reading, as it has to gain my attention straight away. But wow did this book do that, from the very first page I was engrossed couldn’t put it down. The academy stuff is good but it’s the bond that got me. Angie and Luke feel like they actually know each other, and the squad are the kind of friends you want in your corner. Really loved it, highly recommend if you are into dark, and a touch of messy.

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  • This isn’t my final genre type, but I’ll admit, this book is amazing so far! I’m only a few chapters in and loving it so far!

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  • I can never get into books but I decided to try this book and I’m glad I did! I’m only 20 pages in and it’s already grippy and intriguing! Best book I’ve read and I can’t wait to get further into it!

    Amazon

  • I read this book and was absolutely obsessed with it. From the very first chapter, you’re able to visualise the characters and become completely immersed in the magical world. The level of detail throughout the book is outstanding, helping you connect with the characters and leaving you wanting to know more about their stories. It has everything you could want — romance, heartbreak, suspense, excitement and so much more! It’s the kind of book you won’t want to put down until you’ve finished it, so expect some very late nights reading! The heart and passion that has gone into this book really shows the talent of the author. They have created a world that you can truly get lost in and, honestly, one you find yourself wishing you could be a part of. You fall in love with some characters, while feeling anger and frustration towards others, and you become so invested in their lives that you’re constantly wanting to know what happens next. The illustrations are also incredible and help bring the story to life even more. The combination of the writing and illustrations makes the whole experience feel even more immersive. I cannot wait for the next book and was genuinely gutted when I finished reading this one. I already know there will be plenty of re-reads in my future! A truly talented author, an incredible story and definitely a book worth reading. I couldn’t recommend it enough! Customer image

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The Makers

Written by

Karl Farrell

Karl Farrell is a Liverpool-born author with an insatiable creative spirit and a passion for storytelling across multiple genres. From heartfelt children’s books to chilling horror and sweeping romantasy, Karl writes the stories that excite and move him — always ready to sink his teeth into new worlds and ideas.

Cover by

Lucy Simms

Lucy Simms is a talented illustrator and storyteller from Manchester with a distinctive, warm, and imaginative style that brings characters and worlds to life on the page.

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