“A thrilling adventure full of mystery, magic, and trickery with secrets spilled onto every page…Ace of Shades holds you captive, never letting go until the very end.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
Description
Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets … and secrets hide in every shadow,
Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.
Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected—he’s a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn’t have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne’s offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.
Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi’s enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city …
And she’ll need to play.
Praise
“A thrilling adventure full of mystery, magic, and trickery with secrets spilled onto every page…Ace of Shades holds you captive, never letting go until the very end.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
“A magical tale of introspection, romance, and self-determination.” Publishers Weekly
“The world in this promising series debut is dark but enticing. …The plot twists pleasingly, and character development is well crafted.” School Library Journal
“Cinematic, action-packed…contains enough romance to satisfy readers of that genre while piling on danger, thrills, and plot twists.” Booklist
“The relationship between Enne and Levi simmers and dangers pile up to an exciting climax. Readers will eagerly wish for a sequel that will allow them to revisit New Reynes.” Kirkus Reviews
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Release Date | April 10, 2018 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Shadow Game Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1523318400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Amana Foody is a New York Times and indie bestselling author of young-adult and children’s fantasy novels, including the Wilderlore series, the All of Us Villains duology, the Shadow Game series, and more. Visit her at AmandaFoody.com or on Instagram @AmandaFoody.
Narrator Bio
Saskia Maarleveld is an experienced voice-over actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Raised in New Zealand and France, she is highly skilled with accents and dialects, and many of her books have been narrated entirely in accents other than her own. In addition to audiobooks, her voice can be heard in animation, video games, and commercials.
Overview
Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets … and secrets hide in every shadow,
Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.
Frightened and alone, her only lead is a name: Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected—he’s a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn’t have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne’s offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.
Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets, and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi’s enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city …
And she’ll need to play.
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