Description
Keralie Corrington is a talented pickpocket in the kingdom of Quadara. She steals under the guidance of her mentor Mackiel, who runs a black market selling their bounty to buyers desperate for what they can't get in their own quadrant. For Quadara is a nation divided into four regions, each strictly separated from the other, and each with their own queen. When a routine theft goes horribly wrong, Keralie discovers the item she's stolen from a messenger contains instructions to murder the four queens. Hoping that discovering the intended recipient will reveal the culprit - valuable information that she can barter with - Keralie teams up with Varin Bollt, the messenger she stole from, to complete his delivery and uncover the would-be murderer. But with Keralie and Varin each keeping secrets - and the lives of the queens hanging in the balance - everything is at stake, and no one can be trusted.
About the Author
Astrid Scholte's fascination with all things fantasy began at the impressionable age of one while on a family vacation to Disneyland. Her desire to be surrounded by all things magical led her to a career in animation and visual effects. She received Honors in BA (Film, Media and Theater) and a Bachelor of Digital Media from the University of NSW. She's spent the last 10 years working in visual effects production as both an artist and an artist manager. Career highlights include working on James Cameron's AVATAR, Steven Spielberg's THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN and HAPPY FEET 2 by George Miller.
She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her cats Lilo and Mickey. FOUR DEAD QUEENS is her debut novel.
Reviews
Praise for Four Dead Queens:
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book - March 2019
A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee - 2020
A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick - 2020
"A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently." -Entertainment Weekly
"Astrid Scholte's propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read." -Refinery29
"Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries. I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story-with its labyrinthine twists and turns-slayed me in every possible way." -Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
"[An] exciting fantasy debut . . . stunning." -Paste
"A cinematic thrill ride brimming with murder, mayhem, and twists that will shock you, Four Dead Queens is sure to be your next obsession. Absolutely riveting." -Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
"Astrid Scholte breaks into the fantasy genre with a triumphant, exciting debut that will keep readers guessing all the way to final chapter. Four Dead Queens is not to be missed!" -Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love
"Scholte's stand-alone debut marks her as an author to watch." -Kirkus Reviews
"Scholte has created an intrigue-heavy adventure in a world filled with characters whom readers will want to revisit." -Publishers Weekly
"Debut author Scholte manipulates multiple points of view and flashbacks to create an action-packed romance." -Booklist
"The story takes unexpected turns, has complicated characters who develop over time, and ends unpredictably .... A recommended addition to young adult fantasy/dystopian collections." -School Library Journal
"A fierce, darkly compelling protagonist...and readers will want to double back to get a better look at the various turns of the enticingly twisting timeline." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Book Information
ISBN 9780525513940
Author Astrid Scholte
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 397g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm * 30mm
About the Author
Astrid Scholte's fascination with all things fantasy began at the impressionable age of one while on a family vacation to Disneyland. Her desire to be surrounded by all things magical led her to a career in animation and visual effects. She received Honors in BA (Film, Media and Theater) and a Bachelor of Digital Media from the University of NSW. She's spent the last 10 years working in visual effects production as both an artist and an artist manager. Career highlights include working on James Cameron's AVATAR, Steven Spielberg's THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN and HAPPY FEET 2 by George Miller.
She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her cats Lilo and Mickey. FOUR DEAD QUEENS is her debut novel.
Reviews
Praise for Four Dead Queens:
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book - March 2019
A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee - 2020
A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick - 2020
"A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently." -Entertainment Weekly
"Astrid Scholte's propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read." -Refinery29
"Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries. I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story-with its labyrinthine twists and turns-slayed me in every possible way." -Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
"[An] exciting fantasy debut . . . stunning." -Paste
"A cinematic thrill ride brimming with murder, mayhem, and twists that will shock you, Four Dead Queens is sure to be your next obsession. Absolutely riveting." -Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
"Astrid Scholte breaks into the fantasy genre with a triumphant, exciting debut that will keep readers guessing all the way to final chapter. Four Dead Queens is not to be missed!" -Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love
"Scholte's stand-alone debut marks her as an author to watch." -Kirkus Reviews
"Scholte has created an intrigue-heavy adventure in a world filled with characters whom readers will want to revisit." -Publishers Weekly
"Debut author Scholte manipulates multiple points of view and flashbacks to create an action-packed romance." -Booklist
"The story takes unexpected turns, has complicated characters who develop over time, and ends unpredictably .... A recommended addition to young adult fantasy/dystopian collections." -School Library Journal
"A fierce, darkly compelling protagonist...and readers will want to double back to get a better look at the various turns of the enticingly twisting timeline." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Book Information
ISBN 9780525513940
Author Astrid Scholte
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 397g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm * 30mm
