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This action-packed fantasy series follows a teenager mysteriously transported to a realm of ancient relics and prehistoric creatures. He and his classmates find themselves chosen for a deadly combat game orchestrated by unknown captors. To survive, they must rely on their wits and courage in a world filled with danger and ancient mysteries. The narrative explores themes of survival, friendship, and the struggle for freedom against powerful forces.

Contender: The Challenger
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  1. 1

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    • 368 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    3.8(61)Add rating

    Introducing an epic new trilogy from Taran Matharu, author of the New York Times–bestselling Summoner series. Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still — people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords. But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option.

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  2. 2

    In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival continues ... The stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.

    Contender: The Challenger