The Progeny
A Novel
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4.4 • 32 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brings a modern twist to an ancient mystery surrounding Elizabeth Bathory, the most notorious female serial killer of all time.
Emily Jacobs is the descendant of a serial killer. Now, she’s become the hunted.
She’s on a quest that will take her to the secret underground of Europe and the inner circles of three ancient orders—one determined to kill her, one devoted to keeping her alive, and one she must ultimately save.
Filled with adrenaline, romance, and reversals, The Progeny is the present-day saga of a 400-year-old war between the uncanny descendants of “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory, the most prolific female serial killer of all time, and a secret society dedicated to erasing every one of her descendants. It is a story about the search for self filled with centuries-old intrigues against the backdrop of atrocity and hope.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestselling Tosca Lee (Iscariot) tosses readers into a bizarre tale of ancient secrets, underground networks, and life-or-death chases that, for some readers, will be irresistible and for others confusing and strange. Emily Porter wakes up in a tiny Maine cabin after receiving surgery to erase her memory, only to discover that the memories she erased have come back to haunt her in impossible ways. She has no idea why her life is in danger or whom to trust. As Audra her real name flees the cabin and finally the U.S. to Eastern Europe, the mysteries deepen and the killers become more ruthless. Can she really be tied to centuries-old cabals working at cross purposes to protect and destroy her and the secrets she holds but can't remember? Be prepared for riddles, enigmas, and puzzles that will keep readers mystified and, ultimately, satisfied. This novel will find purchase in general-market bookstores and draw Lee's fans in the Christian market too. Agency: Dan Raines and Meredith Smith, Creative Trust Ventures
Customer Reviews
Thrilling
Masterfully written. Beautiful. Twisty. Gasp! Another plot twist. This changes everything. Created from legend, woven through history with beautiful detail. So vividly told that you can see every moment in your mind's eye. This is another must read from Tosca Lee. I cannot wait to have the 2nd book in my hands.
Best book since The Infernal Devices!
When I first saw this on the shelf at the store I was skeptical to buy it. The first thing that drew me to the book was the cover. It was mesmerizing! I haven't read a book this good in a long time. I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone. You won't be disappointed when you open this amazing book and step inside the world that Tosca Lee created!
READ THIS PLEASE!
I'd like to start off saying: Oh my gosh. Remarkable. Every chapter leaves you with something... Something so unexpected. Just when you believe you had everything figured out... It changes. The book becomes reality and we become Audra. Everything unfolds to us as it does to her. MULTIPLE TIMES MY HEART COULD NOT TAKE IT, IT WAS TOOOOOO MUCH but I kept going. I had to know more. I had to know the end. I had to know what's next, what's to come, what's waiting for my eyes to capture. This book will not waste your time, unless, if you're like me and have absolutely no idea the places that were mentioned throughout the book HAHAH. It was simple beautiful and spectacular.
Thrill. Plot Twists. Fear. Family. Friendship. Optimism. Hope. Faith. Anger. Sadness. Hatred. Deceit. Betrayal. But overall, Love... It's magnificent.