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The Quickening

Book Three of the Agents of Fate SeriesBy Tony Contratto

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The Quickening

Length4h 24m

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Can you tell the difference between friend and foe? As Hayden de Vere reaches pivotal turning points in his life, a new arrival brings answers that raise even more dangerous questions. With loyalties shifting and hidden truths coming to light, the line between ally and enemy begins to blur. As the stakes escalate and long-building threads collide, Hayden is forced to confront how far he’s willing to go to protect the people he loves—and what it might cost him. The Quickening accelerates the series with rising tension, emotional conflict, and a convergence that changes everything.

AlternateUniverse

Post-Apocalyptic

Protective Hero

Audiobook details

GenreFantasy, Young Adult

Length4 hrs 24 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateApr 25, 2026

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Opening

10Chapter Nine: Ahwahnee

2Chapter One: The Quickening of Elle

11Epilogue: October Surprise

3Chapter Two: Disturbances of Tomorrow

12Appendix 1: The Ancient Powers

4Chapter Three: Crownings and Vows

13Appendix 2: The Prophecies

5Chapter Four: Amaris

14Appendix 3: The Books of Lore

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6Chapter Five: The Book of Damnation

15Acknowledgments and Copyright

7Chapter Six: The Daughter of Elle

16Dedication

8Chapter Seven: The End of All Things

17About the Author

9Chapter Eight: Paradox

18Closing

About the author

Tony Contratto

Tony Contratto

Tony Contratto writes imaginative novels for both adult and YA audiences, blending modern fantasy, apocalyptic intrigue, and deeply human themes. He is the author of the Agents of Fate Series and has also published poetry under the pseudonym Hayden Jowell. His storytelling explores fate, time, resilience, love, and complex relationships, reflecting a lifelong passion for weaving together character-driven drama with expansive worldbuilding.View all by Tony Contratto

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