The Strength of the Few: Hierarchy, Book 2

The Will of the Many launched the Hierarchy series from international fantasy bestseller James Islington. This Roman-based epic fantasy, with some dark academia elements, introduced us to Vis Telimus an overthrown prince hiding his identity from the empire responsible for the death of his family. The Strength of the Few continues Vis Telimus's quest and the journey of his close companions, this time following three parallel narratives. It's action-packed and full of personal and political intrigue—fans will not be disappointed by this second volume. Islington has been praised for his original world-building and for the nail-biting pace of his novels, having written some of the most fast-paced and immersive high fantasy in recent years. This hugely celebrated author's Licanius series has sold more than a million copies worldwide. The Will of the Many won the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2023. It was praised as a 'brilliant and gut-churning masterpiece' (Library Journal), and 'the #1 fantasy of the year' (Petrik Leo). High impact marketing campaign to target avid fantasy readers and dedicated fans of James Islington through a combination of targeted influencer partnerships, social media outreach, and major digital advertising including Meta and Reddit, as well as trade-facing channels.