Northern Roseaarde Nefarious Gift, Book 1, (Paperback)

<p><strong><em>None of his books had ever taught him this. No book ever told him what it was like to die.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Loren Turtingas would rather read about heroes than become one. His dream of a quiet life is destroyed when he's forced into an expensive academy where students gamble at the opportunity to unlock Guild abilities.</p><p></p><p>Amidst new program friendships and a budding romance, Loren discovers a terrifying gift he never wanted-the ability to extract very essence of life. This power connects him to the beautiful and mysterious Paerli, a girl who is far more than she seems. Her friendship is suspicious, her mission is ancient, and Loren is the unwilling key to unlocking a secret even the capitol fiercely protects.</p><p></p><p>Now, Loren must master his cursed abilities before the close friend he trusted costs him everything: his friends, the woman he loves, and his own humanity.</p>

• Northern Roseaarde Nefarious Gift, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: R E Holding
• ISBN: 9781963125337
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-07-13
• Page Count: 280