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Trinity Rising

The Wild Hunt #2 / 4
by Elspeth Cooper
Trinity Rising (The Wild Hunt #2) by Elspeth Cooper
★ 6.00 / 1
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The extraordinary new fantasy series continues

Gair's battle has only just begun, and yet his heart has already been lost.

As he struggles with a crippling grief, still outwardly functional but inwardly torn into pieces, he sleepwalks into a situation that's greater and more deadly than he or Alderan ever anticipated. A storm of unrest is spreading across the land and they are going to be caught up in it - at a moment when Gair's hold on his magic, his greatest defence and most valuable tool, is starting to slip...

He is not alone in noticing the growing unrest and sensing something darker looming behind it. Beyond the mountains, in the bitterly cold north, Teia has seen the signs as well. After hundreds of years of peace her people are talking of a risky invasion to reclaim their ancestral lands... her Speaker claims the gods are on their side, but Teia fears another, hidden hand of stirring her people up. Whatever the truth, all she can see in her future is blood, battle and death. If she could only see a way to avert that fate.

But how can men be convinced to fight, when they have no idea they are part of a war...?

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: July 19, 2012

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Elspeth Cooper

Elspeth Cooper

Elspeth Cooper has a gift for weaving intricate tales that transport readers to vividly realized worlds where magic is real, and every choice carries weight. With her debut novel, The Wild Boy (2011), she quickly established herself as a fresh voice in epic fantasy, known for her rich world-building and emotionally complex characters. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Elspeth has always been captivated by stories of magic, ancient lands, and personal transformation—elements that run deeply through her books.

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Her writing is a delicate balance of dark and light, blending sweeping landscapes with personal struggles. Cooper’s stories often feature protagonists caught between the power they wield and the consequences of their actions. This interplay of magic, responsibility, and self-discovery is a hallmark of her style, offering readers not just a fantastical escape, but an exploration of what it means to wield power in an uncertain world.

Elspeth’s most notable work, the The Wild Boy series, delves into themes of identity, loss, and the search for purpose. The world she creates is grounded in tangible emotions and struggles, where magic isn’t just a tool—it's a force that shapes the lives of the characters and the course of the story itself. Cooper’s ability to create characters that feel both heroic and flawed gives her work a sense of realism, even within the confines of fantastical realms.

Though her stories are filled with conflict and challenges, Cooper’s writing also shines with hope. It’s this balance—between the weight of the world and the possibility for redemption—that keeps readers invested, eager to turn the page and see where the next twist will lead. Her characters are not perfect heroes, but real people, learning and growing through their trials, and that relatability has made her books resonate with fans across the world.

A lover of fantasy from a young age, Cooper’s writing journey has always been tied to a deep personal connection with the genre. As an author, she’s been influenced by the legends and myths of the British Isles, but also by the universal themes of human experience. With each new novel, she brings her readers a deeper understanding of both herself and the world she has created, making her stories feel as though they are both timeless and fresh.

For Elspeth Cooper, storytelling is more than just a passion—it’s an invitation for readers to see themselves in the characters’ struggles and triumphs. Her works continue to be a testament to the power of fantasy as a means of self-reflection, offering both escapism and insight into the human condition.

The Wild Hunt

In a world where magic is both a gift and a curse, The Wild Hunt invites readers into a dark and mesmerizing journey where power, fate, and destiny collide. The series centers on a unique magic system—an ethereal force known as "the Song"—which reverberates through the very fabric of existence, allowing those attuned to it to wield tremendous, yet dangerous, power. The series explores the tension between the ethereal and the mortal, where characters must navigate a world shaped by ancient prophecies, ruthless politics, and the weight of their own choices.

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At the heart of the series is Gair, a young man burdened with the ability to hear this magic, marking him as a target for the Church and condemning him to a life of exile. But Gair’s journey is far from solitary—he is joined by Teia, a woman cast out by her own people, and together, they venture into the heart of a world on the brink of war. As their paths converge, they uncover truths about their powers, their roles in the fate of the world, and the dark forces that will stop at nothing to control them.

The magic in The Wild Hunt is as much about what can’t be controlled as it is about what can. The series doesn’t shy away from the consequences of its characters’ actions, and the price of power is steep. Themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the search for identity swirl throughout the narrative, drawing readers into a world where every decision might unravel everything.

With every page, the atmosphere thickens—a world filled with tension, shadows, and the unrelenting pull of fate. The series doesn’t just explore magic and its consequences; it dives deep into the human soul, forcing its characters to confront the parts of themselves they would rather ignore. As the series progresses, the stakes become ever higher, and the line between hero and villain blurs, leaving readers to wonder if redemption is possible when the world seems determined to consume them.

For those who crave a fantasy series rich with complex characters, intricate world-building, and a hauntingly beautiful magic system, The Wild Hunt offers an unforgettable adventure that lingers long after the final page is turned. This is a world where every song carries weight, every choice matters, and the wild hunt for survival and truth is relentless.


The Wild Hunt consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Songs of the Earth (The Wild Hunt #1)
★ 8.00 / 2
Trinity Rising (The Wild Hunt #2)
★ 6.00 / 1
The Raven's Shadow (The Wild Hunt #3)
★ 8.00 / 1
The Dragon House (The Wild Hunt #4)
⧗ 9.50 / 4


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