[The Chosen 01] • Pins and Needles (The Chosen Book 1)

**Book I in *The Chosen* Trilogy**:

In this debut novel from N.M. Santoski, human history is intertwined with the supernatural to create a world in which the gods of old still hold sway. We follow the fate of the Sword of the Nine: a relic that's been given many names--like Excalibur--throughout its long existence.

We follow eighteen-year-old Nolan Aeron, the chosen descendant of Jupiter, as he attempts to reclaim his birthright and take his place as Swordsmith and ruler of the *numen* \--those who hold the powers of the gods in their hands.

Book I tells the tale of Nolan's year of training, leading up to the Rite of Passage: the test all numen must pass to be considered full adults. He must spend a year amongst his worst enemies, gather the information he needs to save his life, and rise to take his rightful place in history.