Matthias is a cadet in Talionis (a son of one of the soldiers), but he fights to be different. He is strong, funny, and not who everyone thinks he is.
Shane is a recruit of Talionis, taken from a small village. Abandoned as a child, he's learned how to survive in difficult circumstances.
Bria is a teen with a dark past who is forced into the life of a recruited soldier. She fights to help others and to find a way to escape the tyranny of the city she finds herself a captive in.
Nika is a recruit of Talionis who has known difficulty in her own past. She's confident, a fighter, and wise beyond her years. And she's not afraid to tell it like it is.
Shay is a recruit of Talionis, taken from the same town as Bria. The two couldn't be more different. Shay looks to follow the rules and gain recognition from those in authority.
Ari is a recruit of Talionis and a tech genius. She is never afraid to ask a question and she's far more interested in learning how things work than she is in doing what others want her to do. Though she can be a bit oblivious at times, Ari is a faithful friend.
Cade is a recruit of Talionis and a fierce protector. He will do whatever it takes to keep others safe and he's able to read situations and people in uncanny ways.
About C.J. Milacci
CJ Milacci seeks to take her readers on a grand adventure that begins with a single word. As a referee, she is always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She is passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance. Always willing to get real about hard issues, C.J. also enjoys the cheesiest of puns. She chats about writing, her faith and the hope found in Jesus, bubble tea, and other fun adventures online (@cjmilacci) and at cjmilacci.com. Read more about CJ here.