In A. J. Hartleys thrilling and intriguing 19th-century South African-inspired fantasy world, which started with the Thriller Award-winning Steeplejack and continues with Guardian, Anglet Sutonga is a teenage detective fighting in a race against time as her beloved city is pushed to the brink. This is what Ang knows: A dear friend is accused of murdering the Prime Minister of Bar-Selehm. A mysterious but fatal illness is infecting the poor. A fanatical politician seizes power, unleashing a wave of violent repression over the city. This is what Ang must do: Protect her family. Solve a murder. RESIST, no matter what, before its too late. Richly-drawn and diverse cast of characters, with an unstoppable plot! Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author Smart political intrigue wrapped in all the twists and turns of a good detective story. Kirkus Reviews,starred review A political, multilayered mystery-thriller with a strong, impressively fierce heroine. Shelf Awareness, starred review
- | Author: A. J. Hartley
- | Publisher: Tor Teen
- | Publication Date: Jun 18, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 320 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0765388162
- | ISBN-13: 9780765388162