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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 . . .

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.

Marie Lu

Books by Marie Lu

Series by Marie Lu

Legend4 Books

The Young Elites3 Books

Warcross2 Books

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