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378 pp.
| Delacorte
| April, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-74365-5$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-449-81846-6
(4)
YA
In this trilogy-ender (Crusher; Incinerator), Finn Maguire finds himself caught between the heads of the two warring factions of London's underworld, who will stop at nothing for control, including blackmailing Finn and taking his girlfriend. Gritty, gripping, and violent action and a lack of character development are trademarks of this series intended for mature readers.
325 pp.
| Delacorte
| November, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-74354-9$17.99
(4)
YA
After discovering his stepfather brutally murdered, dyslexic dropout Finn, the main suspect, must delve into London's underground criminal circles to find the real murderer; dangerous run-ins, deceit, violence, and mayhem ensue. What this dark, fast-paced thriller lacks in character depth and true suspense it makes up for in copious plot twists, explicit language, and mature sexual situations.