About

Don't miss this meet and greet with internationally best-selling Melbourne author James Islington!
James is the author of The Licanius Trilogy which has sold more than two million copies around the world, and most recently, the first book in the Hierarchy series, The Will of the Many.
On 10 June, a fabulous new edition of The Will of the Many will be released, featuring spectacular new cover art and never-before-seen bonus materials including a full-colour map by the author. 

AUDI. VICE. TACE.

The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world, but they do not know everything.

I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their most prestigious school. I tell them that, when I graduate, I will allow my strength and drive—what they call Will - to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as everyone must do.

I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.

But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.

And that I will never cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.

To survive, though, I will have to rise through the Academy’s ranks, and win. Because if I cannot, those who know my real name will no longer have any use for me.

And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.

Join us for this opportunity to meet James, grab your copy of the new The Will of the Many edition, get your books signed, and pre-order your copy of the second book - The Strength of the Few (Due 11 November 2025).

Bookings are essential - show us your tickets on the day and go in the draw to WIN an Advanced Reading Copy of BK2 THE STRENGTH OF THE FEW* (courtesy of Text Publishing)!

*Winner will be advised Monday 16th June, and contact details provided to Text Publishing. Advanced copy will be sent to the winner by Text Publishing mid-September, 2025. 

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Dymocks Melbourne
Lower Ground, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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