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332 pp.
| Scholastic
| May, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-92127-5$17.99
(3)
YA
Awoken after five hundred years, the Sleeping Prince ruthlessly murders his way to the Lormere throne as neighboring Tregellan braces for war. Errin, sister to now-missing Lief (The Sin Eater's Daughter), bargains her apothecary skills to protect her family, only to discover her brother aids the murderer who threatens them. Salisbury's complicated web of twists and intrigue will have fans eagerly awaiting the next volume.
315 pp.
| Scholastic
| March, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-81062-3$17.99
(3)
YA
As the goddess Daunen Embodied, Twylla, the Sin Eater's daughter, is ordered to execute traitors with her poisonous touch. Merely a pawn in the cruel queen's plot to assert control over the kingdom, Twylla's entire belief system is tested as she uncovers layers of betrayal and lies. A twist in loyalty will surprise readers and adds further complexity to Twylla's plight.