{"product_id":"the-will-of-the-many-by-james-islington","title":"The Will of the Many by James Islington","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuality Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover Quality: 260 gsm card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Will of the Many\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in a gripping new fantasy series by James Islington, the internationally bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Licanius Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e. Set in a vast empire called the Catenan Republic — known as the Hierarchy — this novel follows a young man living under a false name, hiding a dangerous past, and surviving inside the most powerful institution in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hierarchy rules through a system called Will — the life force, drive, and focus of every person — which citizens are expected to surrender upward to those in power. Most people comply. Our protagonist does not. Sent to the prestigious Catenan Academy as a spy, he carries three missions: solve a murder, find an ancient weapon, and uncover secrets that could shake the Republic to its core. All while pretending to belong among the very people he despises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Islington brings the same layered world-building, slow-burn mystery, and carefully crafted plot twists that made \u003cem\u003eThe Licanius Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e a global favourite. This is a story of identity, survival, and resistance — told with intelligence and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Gripping Academy Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Catenan Academy feels alive — competitive, dangerous, and full of secrets that unravel gradually across the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Hero Worth Following:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protagonist is sharp, morally conflicted, and deeply human. You will root for him on every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntricate World-Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e The concept of Will — a transferable life force that powers an empire — is one of the most original magic systems in recent fantasy fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered Mystery:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not just a fantasy novel. It is also a mystery, a political thriller, and a coming-of-age story woven into one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Fans of:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Name of the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e by Patrick Rothfuss, \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e by John Gwynne, and \u003cem\u003eRed Rising\u003c\/em\u003e by Pierce Brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Islington at His Best:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Licanius Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e will find everything they admired — and more — in this new series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Order in Pakistan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available now on Bookshelf.pk with cash on delivery and fast delivery across all major cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world controlled by the Catenan Republic — an empire that rules by draining the Will of its citizens — one young man lives under a stolen name. He calls himself Vis Telimus. He tells everyone he is an orphan, accepted into the Catenan Academy through luck. He smiles, makes friends, and plays the part of a loyal student. They believe him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Vis is not who he claims to be. He was sent to the Academy on a mission — to investigate a murder, search for a weapon lost to history, and find truths powerful enough to bring down the Republic. Behind his carefully built cover is a person with a real name, a real past, and a very real reason to hate everything the Hierarchy stands for: they executed his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo survive and complete his mission, he must climb the Academy's ranks, earn trust he does not feel, and outthink enemies who are always watching. One wrong move means exposure — and exposure means death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Will of the Many\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterfully constructed fantasy that blends political intrigue, deep mystery, and powerful character work into an unforgettable read. Order your copy today on Bookshelf.pk — with cash on delivery available across Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookshelf.pk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54658514452802,"sku":null,"price":1810.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8314\/2466\/files\/TheWilloftheManybyJamesIslington-Bookshelf.pkPakistan.webp?v=1781863071","url":"https:\/\/book-shelf.pk\/products\/the-will-of-the-many-by-james-islington","provider":"Bookshelf.pk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}