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Stars and Smoke

*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!* 
 
'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End 
 
'Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it.' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Six of Crows 
 
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The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . . 
 
Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or wants to be him. 
 
That's why a top-secret government organisation think he'll make the perfect spy. 
 
His target is infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young. 
 
Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. 
 
But as the stakes get higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is each other . . . 
 
Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.

STARS AND SMOKE is a propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish about the world's most famous superstar doubling as a spy, brought to life by superstar author Marie Lu. The dynamic romance will have your heart racing just as much as the mission itself. I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.

Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End

Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it. Marie Lu always delivers.

Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Stars and Smoke is thrilling and wonderfully romantic and so much more than that. There is wisdom and real emotional depth pulsing through these pages that's as gripping as the plot itself.

Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything

At once thrilling and poignant, STARS AND SMOKE is a brilliant, breathtaking ride that will leave you clamoring for the sequel. Marie Lu is a powerhouse at the top of her game. She never misses.

Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me Series

A classic covert caper from one of YA's brightest stars. If you ever wondered what would happen if a pop star joined The Kingsmen, this is the book for you.

Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

A heart-racing spy thriller with a deeply romantic core, STARS AND SMOKE pairs the glamor of pop stardom with the grime of a criminal underworld?a combination that leads to serious sparks between the two deeply vulnerable and steamy leads. Marie Lu has done it again with an unputdownable, gorgeously written spy caper that will have you rooting for the spies to just kiss already.

Maurene Goo, acclaimed author of Somewhere Only We Know and Throwback

Stars and Smoke is a nail-biting thriller and a breathless romance, a keen character study and a wildly entertaining international caper. Told with Marie Lu's unmistakeable thoughtfulness and wit, it takes us from Los Angeles to London with characters so charming and wounded and well-crafted that you'll want them to walk off the page.

Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series and National Book Award Winner All My Rage

Marie Lu is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series, the Young Elites trilogy, the Stars and Smoke duology, the Warcross series, Batman: Nightwalker, The Kingdom of Back, and the Skyhunter duology. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, where she worked as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare hours reading, drawing and playing games. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator/author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their son.

The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . . 
 
Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or wants to be him. 
 
That's why a top-secret government organisation think he'll make the perfect spy. 
 
His target is infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young. 
 
Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. 
 
But as the stakes get higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is each other . . . 
 
Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.

Rebel

*The book you've all been waiting for - the incredible conclusion to the Legend series* 
 
Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion . . . But never underestimate the Rebel. 
 
Eden Wing may be a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, but most people still know him only as Daniel Wing's little brother. 
 
A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But these days, he's all to ready to leave his past behind. 
 
As the two brothers struggle to accept who they've each become, a new danger creeps into the distance that's grown between them, and Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City's dark side, even his legendary brother can't save him. 
 
At least, not on his own . . . 
 
With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend for a truly grand finale.

REVIEWS FOR LEGEND: 
Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it,

Eden Wing may be a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, but most people still know him only as Daniel Wing's little brother. 
 
A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But these days, he's all too ready to leave his past behind. 
 
As the two brothers struggle to accept who they've each become, Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City's dark side, even his legendary brother can't save him. 
 
At least, not on his own . . .

Wildcard (Warcross 2)

Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu 
 
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to - Hideo Tanaka. His plan: to wipe out all crime on Earth by ending the free will of its citizens. 
 
Emika is determined to put a stop to him, but she soon finds out that someone's put a bounty on her head, and her sole chance for survival lies with the ruthless Zero. But his protection comes at a price. 
 
Caught in a web of betrayal, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?

Warcross

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu - when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. 
 
For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game - it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. 
 
When Emika hacks into the game illegally, she's convinced she'll be arrested, and is shocked when she gets a call from the game's creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. 
 
In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.

Fast paced, addictive . . . just about perfect

For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game - it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. 
 
When Emika hacks into Warcross, she is shocked when she gets a call from the game's creator with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. 
 
 In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.

Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icons series)

The highly anticipated coming-of-age story for the world's greatest super hero: BATMAN by the # 1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. 
 
Returning home from his lavish eighteenth birthday party, Bruce Wayne stops a criminal's getaway - disobeying the police and crashing his car during the chase. 
Sentenced to community service in Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, he encounters some of the the city's most dangerous and mentally disturbed criminals. Among these, Bruce meets the intriguing Madeleine who has ties to the Nightwalker gang that is terrorizing Gotham City. 
She's a mystery Bruce has to unravel but can he trust her? The Nightwalkers target the rich, and Bruce's name is next on their list.

The Midnight Star (The Young Elites book 3)

When Adelina Amouteru was a child, a deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, but some of the fever's survivors have inherited mysterious and powerful gifts, including Adelina. Together they form a secret sect that can perform impossible feats. They are the Young Elites.

The thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from Marie Lu. 
 
 There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen. 
 
 Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She's turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but the darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy everything. 
 
 When a new danger appears, Adelina must join the Daggers on a perilous quest in order to save herself and preserve her empire. But this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger . . .

The thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from Marie Lu. 
 
There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen. 
 
Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She's turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but the darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy everything. 
 
When a new danger appears, Adelina must join the Daggers on a perilous quest in order to save herself and preserve her empire. But this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger . . .

The Rose Society (The Young Elites book 2)

Adelina Amouteru's heart is set on revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her. 
 
But Adelina is no heroine. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends at the Dagger Society want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be good, when her very existence depends on darkness?

A Game of Thrones meets X-Men in this 14th-century fantasy from Marie Lu (the Legend trilogy), in a world where 'fear is power.' ... The overriding epic fantasy will keep readers hooked for book two, which teases to be a game-changer. Bring it on.

Original and sobering, Adelina is an antihero of nigh-unremitting darkness: an unusual young woman in the mold of such archetypes as Lucifer, Macbeth, and Darth Vader

Adelina's power is that she can create illusions so detailed they seem real; it's a craft in which both she and Lu are expertly skilled

The Young Elites

A must for fans of...totally immersive fantasies.

I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. 
 
Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina's black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family's good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever's survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites. 
 
Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it's Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. 
 
Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they've never seen. 
Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn't belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. 
 
It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Champion

The explosive finale to Marie Lu's New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy - perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! 
 
He is a Legend. 
She is a Prodigy. 
Who will be Champion? 
 
June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic - and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new peaceful existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government's elite circles while Day has been assigned a high level military position. 
 
But when a plague outbreak, deadlier than any other, causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities, the two are thrown back together. June is the only one who knows the key to her country's defence. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. 
 
With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's bestselling trilogy, a brilliant re-imaginging of Les Miserables, draws to a stunning conclusion. 
 
 
 
Praise for the Legend trilogy: 
 
If you liked The Hunger Games, you'll LOVE this! - Sarah-Rees Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon 
 
Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget - Kami Garcia, NYT bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures 
 
Razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it - USA Today 
 
'To me it blows the socks off of Hunger Games." - Wyck Godfrey, producer of The Twilight Saga 
 
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Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget

Kami Garcia, NYT bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures

Razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it

He is a Legend.She is a Prodigy.Who will be Champion? 
 
June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic - and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new peaceful existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government's elite circles while Day has been assigned a high level military position. 
 
But when a plague outbreak, deadlier than any other, causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities, the two are thrown back together. June is the only one who knows the key to her country's defence. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has.

Prodigy

Prodigy by Marie Lu is the long-awaited sequel to Legend, THE must-read dystopian thriller novel. 
 
Perfect for all YA fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. A brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables, the series is set to be a global film sensation as CBS films have acquired rights to the trilogy. The Twilight Saga producers, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, will produce. 
 
Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an execution squad who thought they were assassinating him. June is now the Republic's most wanted traitor. 
 
Desperate for help, they turn to the Patriots - a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down the Republic. But can they trust them or have they unwittingly become pawns in the most terrifying of political games? 
 
Dystopian fiction at its very best in this thrilling installment in the Legend trilogy. 
 
Praise for Legend: 
 
'If you liked The Hunger Games, you'll love this.' - Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon 
 
'Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.' - Kami Garcia, author of New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures 
 
'A fine example of commercial fiction with razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, 'Legend' doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.' - New York Times 
 
'Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making.' - USA Today 
 
'Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.' - Kami Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of film sensation, Beautiful Creatures

If you liked The Hunger Games, you'll love this!

Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon

A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems--Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.

Kami Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures

I could only stand up and cheer, therefore, for Marie Lu's 'Legend.' A fine example of commercial fiction with razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, 'Legend' doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.

Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making

The brilliant sequel in the Legend trilogy - perfect for The Hunger Games fans! 
 
Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an execution squad who thought they were assassinating him. June is now the Republic's most wanted traitor. 
 
Desperate for help, they turn to the Patriots - a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down the Republic. But can they trust them or have they unwittingly become pawns in the most terrifying of political games? 
 
Dystopian fiction at its very best in this thrilling instalment in the Legend trilogy.

Legend

Legend is the much-anticipated dystopian thriller debut from US author, Marie Lu. 
 
THE must-read dystopian thriller fiction for all teen fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. A brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables, the series is set to be a global film sensation as CBS films have acquired rights to the trilogy. The Twilight Saga producers, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, will produce. 
 
 
 
Los Angeles, California 
Republic of America 
 
He is Day. 
The boy who walks in the light. 
 
She is June. 
The girl who seeks her brother's killer. 
 
On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other's past. 
 
But Day murdered June's brother. 
 
And she has sworn to avenge his death. 
Dystopian fiction at its very best in this thrilling instalment in the Legend trilogy. 
 
 
 
 
Praise for Legend: 
 
'If you loved The Hunger Games, you'll love this.' - Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon 
 
'A fine example of commercial fiction with razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, 'Legend' doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.' - New York Times 
 
'Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making.' - USA Today 
 
'Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.' - Kami Garcia, author of New York Times bestselling author of film sensation, Beautiful Creatures

If you like The Hunger Games, you'll love this!

A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems - Legend is impossible to out down and even harder to forget

Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it

For all fans of The Hunger Games - an epic YA dystopian romantic thriller 
 
Los Angeles, California 
Republic of America 
 
He is Day. 
The boy who walks in the light. 
 
She is June. 
The girl who seeks her brother's killer. 
 
On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other's past. 
 
But Day murdered June's brother. 
 
And she has sworn to avenge his death.

Marie Lu

New sparks. Old Flames. A mission that's playing with fire. 
 
A year has passed since superstar Winter Young last saw secret agent Sydney Cossette. After barely surviving their first assignment together in London, the two haven&rsquo;t spoken at all. Though they&rsquo;re never far from the other&rsquo;s thoughts, or fantasies. 
 
So when Syndey shows up at Winter&rsquo;s studio one day with a new mission from Panacea, he has no choice but to accept. With the clock ticking, the duo prepares to head to Singapore to rescue an operative in danger, only to learn he&rsquo;s none other than Sydney's ex, a rogue agent known as the Arsonist. 
 
Of course, nothing is ever simple when it comes to Winter and Sydney. Especially not with the glamorous Gavi Ginsburg, a globe-trotting socialite and Winter&rsquo;s one-time girlfriend, in the mix. Is she back for Winter&rsquo;s heart &ndash; or does she have her eye on another prize? 
 
The smoldering sequel to New York Times bestselling Stars and Smoke follows Winter and Sydney on yet another treacherous mission that grows more sinister with each twist and turn. To make it out alive, they'll have to figure out how to be partners again ... and perhaps become something more.

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