On a terrace high above the streets of Manhattan, Mason Starling holds the fate of the worldโand of her love, Fennrysโin her hands. For it has all come down to this. Mason Starling has completed her father's vision and become a Valkyrieโa chooser of the slain and the one who will ultimately bring about the end of the world.
But she is determined that what happens next is not what the prophecy foretold , or what her father has planned, or what the fates have already decided. What happens next is up to Mason and Fennrys. Or is it?
Lesley Livingston is an award-winning author of teen fiction best known for her Wondrous Strange trilogy. Captivated at a young age by stories of the distant past and legendary heroes and warriors, Lesley developed into a full-fledged history buff and mythology geek. Her fascination with ancient Celtic and classical civilizationsโspurred on by recently discovered archaeological evidence supporting the existence of female gladiatorsโinspired Fallonโs story in The Valiant. Lesley holds a masterโs degree in English from the University of Toronto and was a principal performer in a Shakespearean theatre company, specializing in performances for teen audiences, for more than a decade. www.lesleylivingston.com. Twitter: @LesLivingston