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Dive into the captivating world of 'Trouble the Saints', a spellbinding novel that fuses elements of alternate history with a gripping New York crime saga. Set against the intriguing backdrop of the 1940s, this remarkable story combines magic, romance, and a profound exploration of justice. Alaya Dawn Johnson's brilliant narrative transports readers to a gritty Harlem, where young assassin Phyllis LeBlanc navigates the treacherous underworld of Manhattan, armed with knives and haunted by her past. As she grapples with the legacy of injustice, her harrowing choices will challenge her beliefs about love and sacrifice.
Roads of fate twist and turn in this enchanted story reminiscent of 'The Night Circus', seamlessly blending fantastical elements with real historical challenges faced by marginalized communities. With a spectacular mix of enchantment and reality, 'Trouble the Saints' is not only a magical love story but also an essential reflection on racial issues and the fight for personal redemption.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and magical realism alike, this compelling saga is a must-read for those who cherish rich narratives that delve into America's complex past. Don’t miss your chance to add this dazzling gem to your library, a book that promises to linger in your thoughts long after the final page.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781250175359. Year: 2022. Publisher: Tor Books. Pages: 352.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250175359
Year: 2022
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 352
Description:
"Juju assassins, alternate history, a gritty New York crime story...in a word: awesome." —N.K. Jemisin, New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Season
The dangerous magic of The Night Circus meets the powerful historical exploration of The Underground Railroad in Alaya Dawn Johnson's timely and unsettling novel, set against the darkly glamorous backdrop of New York City, where an assassin falls in love and tries to change her fate at the dawn of World War II.
Amid the whir of city life, a young woman from Harlem is drawn into the glittering underworld of Manhattan, where she’s hired to use her knives to strike fear among its most dangerous denizens.
Ten years later, Phyllis LeBlanc has given up everything—not just her own past, and Dev, the man she loved, but even her own dreams.
Still, the ghosts from her past are always by her side—and history has appeared on her doorstep to threaten the people she keeps in her heart. And so Phyllis will have to make a harrowing choice, before it’s too late—is there ever enough blood in the world to wash clean generations of injustice?
Trouble the Saints is a dazzling, daring novel—a magical love story, a compelling exposure of racial fault lines—and an altogether brilliant and deeply American saga.
Roads of fate twist and turn in this enchanted story reminiscent of 'The Night Circus', seamlessly blending fantastical elements with real historical challenges faced by marginalized communities. With a spectacular mix of enchantment and reality, 'Trouble the Saints' is not only a magical love story but also an essential reflection on racial issues and the fight for personal redemption.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and magical realism alike, this compelling saga is a must-read for those who cherish rich narratives that delve into America's complex past. Don’t miss your chance to add this dazzling gem to your library, a book that promises to linger in your thoughts long after the final page.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781250175359. Year: 2022. Publisher: Tor Books. Pages: 352.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250175359
Year: 2022
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 352
Description:
"Juju assassins, alternate history, a gritty New York crime story...in a word: awesome." —N.K. Jemisin, New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Season
The dangerous magic of The Night Circus meets the powerful historical exploration of The Underground Railroad in Alaya Dawn Johnson's timely and unsettling novel, set against the darkly glamorous backdrop of New York City, where an assassin falls in love and tries to change her fate at the dawn of World War II.
Amid the whir of city life, a young woman from Harlem is drawn into the glittering underworld of Manhattan, where she’s hired to use her knives to strike fear among its most dangerous denizens.
Ten years later, Phyllis LeBlanc has given up everything—not just her own past, and Dev, the man she loved, but even her own dreams.
Still, the ghosts from her past are always by her side—and history has appeared on her doorstep to threaten the people she keeps in her heart. And so Phyllis will have to make a harrowing choice, before it’s too late—is there ever enough blood in the world to wash clean generations of injustice?
Trouble the Saints is a dazzling, daring novel—a magical love story, a compelling exposure of racial fault lines—and an altogether brilliant and deeply American saga.