'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' Stephanie Garber

A reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives, and their hearts, in a new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles.

When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.

At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfil their own secret missions.

PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON

'One of my favorite reads of the year' Alyson Noel

'Deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy' Robin LaFevers

'Breathtaking' Booklist

'Heart-pounding' Cinda Williams Chima

About the Author
Mary E. Pearson is the International and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple novels including The Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Dance of Thieves duology, The Jenna Fox Chronicles, and more. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. When she is not creating dangerous fantasy worlds, she enjoys the relatively safe pleasures of travel, gardening, friends, and family. Visit Mary on Instagram @maryepearson for book news and updates.

Reviews
PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON
Brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart * Stephanie Garber, NYT bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart *
One of my favorite reads of the year * Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals *
Deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy * Robin LaFevers, New York Times bestselling author of Grave Mercy and Dark Triumph *
Breathtaking * Booklist *
Heart-pounding * Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms and the Heir Chronicles *
Masterfully crafted * Publishers Weekly *



Book Information
ISBN 9781399710428
Author Mary E. Pearson
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint Hodderscape
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 36mm