Richelle Mead stretches her writer's wings and presents readers with a brand new series called the Age of X. Departing from her comfort zones, Mead creates a futuristic world where religious extremists nearly destroy the world.
Justin March is a doctor who was previously exiled for his failure in an investigative job involving religious groups. The Republic of United North America (RUNA) is now requesting for Justin's assistance again in a matter that requires his knowledge and expertise.
Mae Koskinen is a hardened soldier, one of the military's most feared authorities. Mae is paired as Justin's bodyguard as they undergo an investigation that involves a string of ritualistic murders. Danger lurks around every corner and unknown enemies are sprouting everywhere they step. In a game that gets deadlier by the minute, Justin and Mae must remain one step ahead before it's too late.
GAMEBOARD OF THE GODS is a complete departure from Mead's usual scene. Fantasy and science fiction elements merge in an enticing mix, creating for a unique world that continues to get stronger and more vivid as you read. Endearing characters forged from steel and strength push this book forward in a way that presents several avenues for action and suspense. Justin and Mae have an interesting relationship and it will be a treat seeing how that spans out.
I have the tendency to anticipate Mead's next move in all her books, however she continues to surprise and impress me again and again. Loyal fans will follow in Mead's footsteps and enter a new world filled with mystery and intrigue. GAMEBOARD OF THE GODS is an exceptional read and the first of what promises to be a compelling series.
Richelle Mead, the #1 New York Times, USA
Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
of the Vampire Academy and Bloodlines YA seriesβwhose books
have sold more than one million copies in hardcoverβdebuts
on the Dutton list with Gameboard of the Gods,
the first novel in her Age of X series. In a
futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists,
Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an
investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims.
But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes
to bring him back to the Republic of United North America
(RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member
of the militaryβs most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier
with enhanced reflexes and skills. When Justin and
Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of
ritualistic murders, they soon realize that their
discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their
investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers
greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows,
ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game
pieces on their board. Gameboard of the Gods,
the first installment of Richelle Meadβs Age of X series,
will have all the elements that have made her YA Vampire
Academy and Bloodlines series such megasuccesses: sexy,
irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue;
and relentless action and suspense.
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