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The Strength of the Few

Hierarchy, Book 2

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This highly anticipated follow-up to The Will of the Many—one of 2023’s most lauded and best-selling fantasy novels—follows Vis as he grapples with a dangerous secret that could unravel history across alternate dimensions.

Omne trium perfectum

The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am.

But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore.

I am no longer one. I won the Iudicium and lost everything—and now, impossibly, the ancient device beyond the Labyrinth has replicated me across three separate worlds. A different version of myself in each of Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Three different bodies, three different lives. I have to hide; fight; play politics. I have to train; trust; lie. I have to kill; heal; prove myself again, and again, and again.

I am loved, and hated, and entirely alone.

Above all, though, I need to find answers before it’s too late. To understand the nature of what has happened to me and why.

I need to find a way to stop the coming Cataclysm, because if all I have learned is true, I may be the only one who can.

©2025 James Islington (P)2025 Audible Inc.

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Complex Narrative Structure • Exceptional Worldbuilding • Unpredictable Plot Twists • Engaging Storylines • Perfect Tone

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This book is top-tier with its incredible twists and turns. Everything about it is amazing, and the ending, though upsetting, is truly impactful.

World building

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Engaging story and good world building in a challenging narrative structure. Now I want the third book…

Almost as good as the original, still excellent

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Will of the Many was perfect, and so is Strength of the Few. I only wish it was three times its length as it covers events in 3 different worlds. Can’t wait for Hierarchy Book 3.

Riveting Sequel

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James islington can do no wrong. What an incredible follow up to Will of the Many!! This book was truly perfection.

Wow. Just wow.

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Absolutely floored, this is close to perfect as a book can get. Narration was flawless. Riveting story, if you liked the first and it’s hard to believe but this one is better!

Amazing, just amazing from start to finish!

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