The gifts bestowed by One not of this world, to the Man who had lived longer than most. The Empire ruled by a King who would swallow the world in his madness. The Warrior who chose to rise against her own kind in order to defeat him. Discover the extraordinary beginnings of the Immortals and the unforgettable story of the Princess who would become a Legend. In a time when sickness covers the world in shadows, Romerus, descendant of the first man and woman to walk the Earth, ventures into the desert to find a cure for his dying sons. The gifts he receives from the mysterious stranger he meets on his crusade turn his children into beings who can defeat death itself, carving a destiny that makes them Immortal kings of an empire spanning hundreds of years and thousands of leagues. Mila, third daughter of Crovir and last-born grandchild of Romerus, knows the evil that resides in the heart of her father. When she dares challenge his increasing tyranny by sparing the life of a human governor, his twisted fear of her grows, triggering a chain of events that culminates in her witnessing his final, unforgivable sin. Accused of a crime she did not commit and forced to flee the empire of her birth, her path collides with that of an enigmatic captain who proves to be more than he claims. As the promise of war darkens the lands, the most powerful and fearless of all the Immortals must shatter old alliances and create fresh ones in order to forge a new destiny for her kin and mankind. Origins is the compelling fifth installment and genesis story of AD Starrling’s multi-award-winning, action thriller series Seventeen. If you like high-octane adventures that combine intrigue, history, and a dose of the paranormal, then you’ll love the world of Seventeen. Grab the latest riveting thriller in the epic series today! The Seventeen Series novels in order Hunted #1 - previously published as Soul Meaning Warrior #2 - previously published as King's Crusade Empire #3 - previously published as Greene's Calling Legacy #4 - previously published as Ashstorm Origins #5 The Seventeen Series short stories in order First Death #1 Dancing Blades #2 The Meeting #3 The Warrior Monk #4 The Hunger #5 The Bank Job #6 Boxsets The Seventeen Series Collection Novels #1-3 The Seventeen Series Short Story Collection #1-3 The Seventeen Series Short Story Collection #4-6 The Seventeen Series Ultimate Short Story Collection #1-6