Only the Worthy. Morgan Rice

      ONLY THE WORTHY (THE WAY OF STEEL – BOOK 1)

Morgan Rice

      Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising two books (and counting); of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; and of the new epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.

      TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers – Book #1) are each available as a free download!

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      “If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of THE SORCERER’S RING series, you were wrong. In RISE OF THE DRAGONS Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”

– Books and Movie ReviewsRoberto Mattos

      “An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as THE INHERITANCE CYCLE by Christopher Paolini… Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”

– The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

      “A spirited fantasy that weaves elements of mystery and intrigue into its story line. A Quest of Heroes is all about the making of courage and about realizing a life purpose that leads to growth, maturity, and excellence…For those seeking meaty fantasy adventures, the protagonists, devices, and action provide a vigorous set of encounters that focus well on Thor's evolution from a dreamy child to a young adult facing impossible odds for survival…Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”

– Midwest Book Review (D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer)

      “THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”

– Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos

      “In this action-packed first book in the epic fantasy Sorcerer's Ring series (which is currently 14 books strong), Rice introduces readers to 14-year-old Thorgrin "Thor" McLeod, whose dream is to join the Silver Legion, the elite knights who serve the king… Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”

– Publishers WeeklyBooks by Morgan RiceTHE WAY OF STEELONLY THE WORTHY (Book #1)OF CROWNS AND GLORYSLAVE, WARRIOR, QUEEN (Book #1)KINGS AND SORCERERSRISE OF THE DRAGONS (Book #1)RISE OF THE VALIANT (Book #2)THE WEIGHT OF HONOR (Book #3)A FORGE OF VALOR (Book #4)A REALM OF SHADOWS (Book #5)NIGHT OF THE BOLD (Book #6)THE SORCERER’S RINGA QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1)A MARCH OF KINGS (Book #2)A FATE OF DRAGONS (Book #3)A CRY OF HONOR (Book #4)A VOW OF GLORY (Book #5)A CHARGE OF VALOR (Book #6)A RITE OF SWORDS (Book #7)A GRANT OF ARMS (Book #8)A SKY OF SPELLS (Book #9)A SEA OF SHIELDS (Book #10)A REIGN OF STEEL (Book #11)A LAND OF FIRE (Book #12)A RULE OF QUEENS (Book #13)AN OATH OF BROTHERS (Book #14)A DREAM OF MORTALS (Book #15)A JOUST OF KNIGHTS (Book #16)THE GIFT OF BATTLE (Book #17)THE SURVIVAL TRILOGYARENA ONE: SLAVERSUNNERS (Book #1)ARENA TWO (Book #2)ARENA THREE (Book #3)VAMPIRE, FALLENBEFORE DAWN (Book #1)THE VAMPIRE JOURNALSTURNED (Book #1)LOVED (Book #2)BETRAYED (Book #3)DESTINED (Book #4)DESIRED (Book #5)BETROTHED (Book #6)VOWED (Book #7)FOUND (Book #8)RESURRECTED (Book #9)CRAVED (Book #10)FATED (Book #11)OBSESSED (Book #12)Download Morgan Rice books now!

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The word of the Lord came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”But I said: “Alas, my Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ Rather, wherever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not fear them, for I am with you and will rescue you.”Jeremiah 1:4–7

      PART ONE

      CHAPTER ONE

      Rea sat upright in her simple bed, sweating, awakened by the shrieks that tore through the night. Her heart pounded as she sat in the dark, hoping it was nothing, that it was just another one of the nightmares that had been plaguing her. She gripped the edge of her cheap straw