I learnt that day to trust nothing on my plate or in my cup, not even something prepared by my beloved uncle Etan, my Tashi, the most honored and trusted person in my world. It gave me waves of stomach cramps and hallucinations of every horror my young mind could conjure, but left no lasting damage. He served me the toxin in his signature cheese stew. I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me. When the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and an army lays siege to the city, Jovan and his sister Kalina must protect the Heir and save their city-state.īut treachery lurks in every corner, and the ancient spirits of the land are rising…and angry.Ĭity of Lies will be available on July 3rd. In secret, he’s a master of poisons and chemicals, trained to protect the Chancellor’s family from treachery. Outwardly, Jovan is the lifelong friend of the Chancellor’s charming, irresponsible Heir. Welcome to #FearlessWomen! Today we’re featuring an excerpt from City of Lies, the beginning of a new series from debut author Sam Hawke of poison, treachery, and ancient spirits.
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