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A Stage Set for Villains

Shannon J. Spann

$49.99

Hardback

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English
Mayhem Books
05 February 2026
It's time to take to the stage . . . A stunningly drawn fantasy set in a mysterious theatre where godlike creatures run the show and mortals compete for immortality

Riven Hesper is running out of time. Cursed by a Player-a godlike performer -she must infiltrate the Playhouse and find a way to break the curse before it kills her.

But inside survival comes at a price. Mortals must compete for a chance to kill a Player and steal their power. Riven wants nothing to do with this until Jude-charismatic and cruel -makes her an offer. Win the competition. Spare his life. And he'll set her free.

As the final act approaches, Riven faces a devastating truth. She might not become the hero of this story. But the villain.
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Imprint:   Mayhem Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 240mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 40mm
Weight:   750g
ISBN:   9781911753124
ISBN 10:   1911753126
Pages:   528
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Shannon J. Spann is a New York-based writer and social media strategist. In her spare time, she loves knitting, wandering her local bookstore, and of course, theatre. A Stage Set for Villains is her first novel.

Reviews for A Stage Set for Villains

As enthralling as it is unique, A Stage Set for Villains will have you spellbound! -- New York Times bestselling author, Mai Corland Part novel, part script, A Stage Set For Villains is a fascinatingly unique world like nothing you’ve ever read before, where mirrors are to be feared, life-eating curses abound, and vicious humans-turned-gods called Players perform on a voracious playhouse stage, that will have you riveted from the first casting call! -- USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard Dark fantasy at its most intoxicating. Shannon Spann delivers a world where gods crave applause, mortals bleed for love, and every truth feels like a curse. I was completely enthralled -- #1 NYT bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Absolutely thrilling. Be ready to be hooked from the first page to the shocking end -- NYT bestselling author Elise Kova


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