The Phoenix Effect Part 3

 

Pursuing Echoes

by Margaret M. MacDonald
Book Cover: The Phoenix Effect Part 3
Part of the The Phoenix Effect series:
Editions:ebook, Hardcover, Paperback

The Embers of the Past Remain

The Resistors are at war. With their future hanging by a thread, Lia and the Resistance Army fight desperately to secure land, leadership, and freedom from Unity rule. But their struggle becomes even more perilous when Roland’s most ruthless adversary, Martrim, takes command of the Unity forces. Pushed deeper into the Unclaimed Territories, the Resistors soon discover factions that refuse to take a side. The reason for their hesitation? A ghost from the past—Arin is alive.

Spreading the truth about the formula that runs through their blood, Arin has become a force of his own, shaking the foundation of everything Lia believed. Someone in her inner circle hid his survival from her, and now she must uncover the truth. But Arin has his own agenda, and his plans may put Lia directly in harm’s way.

As the war rages, the Resistors are tested like never before—battling their way through treacherous mountains, ruined cities crawling with Scavs, and the wreckage of their own histories. And all the while, Martrim’s brutal strategy keeps the future they fight for just out of reach.

But when Arin finally steps into their path, he is no longer just an ally or a memory—he is a power unto himself. Will he stand with them in their battle for freedom? Or has the war already made him into another enemy?

Published:
Publisher: Dragonbrae
Genres:
Dystopian, Romance, Science Fiction, War/Military
Tags:
dystopian, sci-fi

About the Author

Margaret M. MacDonald

Writer and Filmmaker Margaret M. MacDonald is passionate about telling stories which transport people into other worlds and make this one a little more extraordinary. Her visual writing style, shaped by her background as a designer, conveys a tangible sense of place, inviting readers into the story world. Born and raised in the United States and currently living in Australia, Margaret likes to bring a mix of both cultures into her work. She has written a library of screenplays and novels in a mix of genres, has directed several short films, and has been lucky enough to win a few awards along the way. She enjoys embracing a creative challenge and wants, more than anything else, to tell a story audiences will love.

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