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  • The Chosen

  • Contender, Book 1
  • By: Taran Matharu
  • Narrated by: Raj Ghatak
  • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)
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Summary

In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival is about to begin....

An epic new trilogy from the best-selling author of the Summoner series.  

Cade Carter is lost. Convicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.  

But this new world is no escape. Populated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.

Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight. Because in this game, failure is not an option.

©2019 Taran Matharu (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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wasn't sure

I wasn't sure at first about this book, but its a good story it is intresting and it changed my mind, it is another good book by this author, now for book 2

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A reasonably engaging story

Story was ok, narration was very good but struggled with the painful American character accents

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Disappointing compared to the summoner series

If you liked the summoner series and are thinking the chosen will fill the void then you will be disappointed. No it’s not a bad book but considering how well Taran has proved he can write a gripping novel in the past this just doesn’t meet expectations. I won’t be buying book 2, summoner 4 however has my vote.

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Terrifyingly Brilliant

Been a fan since the summoner trilogy so the fantasy vibe being replaced/mixed with some sci-fi elements threw me off a little bit, but it turned out to be one of the most thought provoking and downright terrifying to think about endings to a first book leving you wanting for more.

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story is slow but worth it

the story was average until the last hour. picked up in quality and was an incredible ending

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amazed

I have read the summoner series and the 4th with ouctorous i have read all the contender series and I can't wait for the new series taran is an amazingly writer and I will always recommend

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very lite hunger games

lots of boring fighting scenes... no real story. charectors have scope to be interesting but didn't make it before end of the book

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Not as good as summoner

Hard to get into seams to jump around a bit not as good as summoner

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