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An action-packed speculative YA thriller for fans of the Amazon Prime series The Boys, books by Marie Lu and Veronica Roth's Divergent. 'A high-octane adventure with killer tension' - Chloe Gong, global bestselling author of These Violent Delights Lesson One: Never tell anyone what you truly are Tru and her friends are trainee assassins. But Tru has to keep the full extent of her skills a secret from everyone – if people knew, she’d be considered Dangerous. For now, she and her secrets are protected by undercover super-assassin turned guardian, Logan Dire, her protecter ever since her parents were murdered when she was 10. Logan bakes, he keeps house – and he secretly gives her lessons on how to stay alive. Lesson Two: When you think you’re beat – run Then Tru takes a random babysitting job one evening. When the house is attacked by assassins who’ve clearly come for Baby Thea, Tru has to put all Logan has taught her into action. She goes on the run, with Thea strapped to her chest and her three best friends at her side. Lesson Three: Trust is dangerous But at every turn there’s’ a new question about who they can really trust. Oh, and Tru also has a burning question about whether it’s ok to kiss a girl who's trying to hunt you down . . . 'This book is a good time' Dhonielle Clayton - bestselling author of The Belles

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9781529537321

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A high-octane adventure with killer tension * Chloe Gong - bestselling author of These Violent Delights * An ambitious thriller from Parker that’s one part John Wick and one part Adventures in Babysitting. . . a rip-roaring climax and adrenaline-pumping resolution will have readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more. * Publishers Weekly * A heart-pumping, high-stakes ride * Kirkus Reviews * Perfect for fans of the X Men, John Wick, or girls who kick serious booty * Justine Ireland, author of Dread Nation * Parker layers a clever plot and gripping suspense atop a gratifyingly tender and funny narrative celebrating found family * Shelf Awareness (Starred Review) *

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Natalie C. Parker is an acclaimed author of books for young adults, including the Seafire trilogy and the duology Beware the Wild and Behold the Bones.

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