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Book 1
The birth of the Mark
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Scheduled release10 December 2026
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A fantasy trilogy by Marina Comba
LEÏKA
The Power of the Mark
Three books. Two lives.
A world at stake.
A fantasy trilogy of family secrets, extraordinary powers, and a bond tested by forces reaching far beyond two lives.
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The trilogy
Three books.
One unforgettable journey.
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Book 2
The reunion
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Scheduled release10 December 2026
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Book 3
The confrontation
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Scheduled release10 December 2026
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Not recommended for readers under 16: sensitive themes, physical and psychological violence.
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Follow the Mark
Two souls.
A world to discover.
01 / 20
HER FAMILY'S SECRET
Sheltered by her family, shy and innocent, Satinka carries a fragile gentleness within her… and a mystery that only her loved ones seem to know.
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PORTRAIT 01
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02 / 20
SURVIVING HIS OWN FAMILY
Behind his hardened gaze hides a deeply wounded boy, forced to learn how to survive where he should have felt loved.
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PORTRAIT 02
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03 / 20
BOUND BY DESTINY
Their meeting is no coincidence: their souls are bound together, and destiny always leads them back to one another.
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VISION 03
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04 / 20
THE FACE OF HIS RAGE
In every opponent, he saw his father's face… and all his rage came to life.
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SÉQUENCE 04
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05 / 20
THE GUARDIAN OF THE MARK
She shares an intensely close bond with her granddaughter Satinka. She is more than her grandmother: she is the guardian of her origins, the one who knows the secret of her birthmark and the powers it holds. By revealing the truth, she gives her more than a story: she hands her the keys to her destiny.
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MÉMOIRE 05
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06 / 20
THE INVISIBLE CITY
It appears on no map. Yet there it lies, beneath their feet.
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MONDE 06
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07 / 20
WHERE THE ARMOUR FALLS AWAY
In the song of the trees, the reflections of the sky and the scent of the earth, Ohanzee rediscovers the one place where he no longer needs to fight.
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SÉQUENCE 07
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08 / 20
THE WORLD, RAW AND ALIVE
Up there, the world hides nothing from him. Every breath, every scent and every movement reveals what others cannot perceive.
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VISION 08
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09 / 20
A TASTE FOR CHAOS
“He drowns his wounds in whisky, his regrets in speed, and hides his fear of love behind anger. Ohanzee does nothing by halves: he destroys, he protects, he burns.”
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PORTRAIT 09
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10 / 20
THE ROAR OF FREEDOM
His black Plymouth Fury is more than a car. It is his freedom on four wheels… and his way of leaving his demons in the rear-view mirror.
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SÉQUENCE 10
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11 / 20
WHERE IT ALL BEGINS
As she enters the lands of Browning, Satinka draws closer to a truth that seems to have been waiting for her all along.
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CHAPITRE 11
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12 / 20
THE STRANGER ON THE ROAD
Satinka continues on her way, unaware of the signs around her… and unable to understand why this strange old man seems to know the path that lies ahead.
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CHAPITRE 12
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13 / 20
THE ONE WHO WAS WAITING FOR HIM
Ohanzee still believes he is choosing his own path… but why does this strange old man seem to know where it will lead him?
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14 / 20
THE FACE OF THE STORM
He walks silently, the wolf at his side, while the sky bears his face… as though the storm itself recognises him.
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MÉMOIRE 14
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15 / 20
TWO OPPOSING SOULS
Two opposing forces, drawn to one another like magnets, attracting each other as fiercely as they collide… but which of them will become the other's storm?
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VISION 15
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16 / 20
IN HER WAKE
Satinka walks on without looking back. Behind her, Ohanzee follows the same road… mere coincidence, or have their destinies already begun to converge?
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17 / 20
TO DANCE IS TO EXIST
For Satinka, dance is not an art: it is her way of existing, of feeling and of speaking to the world.
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18 / 20
THE WEAVER OF DESTINIES
In the shadows, he weaves the paths that everyone believes they choose.
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UNDER THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE
A symbol of vision, freedom and connection to the unseen, the eagle watches over Satinka and guides her gaze beyond appearances.
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UNDER THE SIGN OF THE WOLF
A symbol of protection, the pack, untamed strength and ferocity, the wolf watches over Ohanzee and reveals the indomitable nature within him.
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Before you follow the Mark
Open the book.
Discover the opening pages of Book One in English. Browse the sample and enlarge each page.
Another realm of the Leïka world
QALETAQALe Périmètre
“I am Hania. The modern world died twenty years ago.”
Hania has only ever known the Red Fangs, her father’s cannibal tribe. A rescue, a mark and a secret will turn her life upside down in a world where every act of trust can become a trap.
- Survival
- Post-apocalyptic fantasy
- Ancestral secret
Coming soonBook One is not yet available for purchase. Ages 16 and up.
Behind the scenesReaders’ words
They followed the Mark.
Readers of the French editions, Books One and Two. Reviews translated from French.
“A lovely surprise, and a story of two very different people whom destiny will bring together.”
Celdjesse, Booknode, translated from FrenchBook 1
“Fiery. Behind every word lies that glowing-ember effect that will make everything explode.”
Justine, YouStory, translated from FrenchBook 1
“A very interesting book. I enjoyed reading it.”
Verified review, FNAC, translated from FrenchBook 1
“Romance and fantasy blend beautifully, carried by engaging characters and a plot just waiting to unfold on a grander scale.”
Les chroniques d’Eva, Booknode, translated from FrenchBook 1
“A gem, bringing together mysticism, Native American culture and passionate romance.”
Jessica M., FNAC, translated from FrenchBook 2
“The fantasy and shamanic legends come fully into their own.”
Celdjesse, Booknode, translated from FrenchBook 2
“Darker, more intense and more addictive, it engulfs us in a tide of Native American legends and earth-shattering revelations.”
Les chroniques d’Eva, Booknode, translated from FrenchBook 2
Events 2026
Books bring us together.
Marina’s events, shared memories and attendance updates.
Thank you for being there
19 September 2026
Levens
A heartfelt thank you to Levens Town Council, the Mayor and all the organisers for this wonderful event, as every year. Thank you for your warm welcome and for these lovely moments shared around books. A heartfelt thank you, too, to all the readers for coming, for our conversations and for your support. Your enthusiasm brings these gatherings to life!
Attendance cancelled
17 and 18 October 2026
Bergerac
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Bergerac book fair on 17 and 18 October. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing you at another event.
Coming up
31 October and 1 November 2026
La Ciotat
Meet Marina in La Ciotat for book signings and conversations about Leïka.
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