{"product_id":"lifetimes-joe-mcfrancis-9781739339104","title":"Lifetimes: The Beginning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbark on an Extraordinary Journey with \"Lifetimes: The Beginning\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the bustling streets of Galway, a storm brews, one that will sweep seventeen-year-old Sophie O'Sullivan into a world where the line between myth and reality blurs. \"Lifetimes: The Beginning,\" the first instalment of Joe McFrancis's thrilling series, catapults readers into an exhilarating adventure that defies the boundaries of imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Destiny Unfolds\u003c\/b\u003e Sophie's life is upended when she discovers her restlessness is more than teenage angst-it's the awakening of her dormant demigod powers. Plucked from the familiarity of South Park and Eyre Square, she is thrust into the clandestine halls of a military academy that trains the likes of her: potential saviours of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Powers in a Modern World\u003c\/b\u003e As Sophie grapples with her new reality, she must navigate the treacherous path of her training, where friends can be foes, and the next battle could be her last. With wit as sharp as her emerging abilities, Sophie learns to wield her powers that manipulate the very fabric of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Unseen Enemy\u003c\/b\u003e The malevolent Deimos, a being with a god complex, seeks to use his apprentice, Josh, to ignite chaos among mortals. Sophie, alongside her comrade Nadia, must outsmart this ancient adversary using her wits, courage, and newfound strength. But can she persuade Josh to abandon the dark path he's set upon?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tale of Epic Proportions\u003c\/b\u003e \"Lifetimes: The Beginning\" is not just a story-it's a testament to the indomitable spirit of youth, the complexities of friendship, and the courage to face one's destiny. Joe McFrancis masterfully weaves humour with high stakes, creating a world where every choice can tip the balance between salvation and doom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the Adventure\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Rick Riordan, \"Lifetimes: The Beginning\" is a tale that promises to leave readers breathless and yearning for the next chapter. Join Sophie as she steps into her role in an ancient prophecy, where her decisions will shape the fate of worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to witness the beginning of a lifetime?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe McFrancis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 173933910X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739339104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DFT Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Joe McFrancis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48873801515263,"sku":"9781739339104","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lifetimes-joe-mcfrancis-9781739339104","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}