The Knave of Secrets

Alex Livingston

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SOLARIS
06 June 2023

Espionage & spy thriller; Adventure; Fantasy; Epic Fantasy

Never stake more than you can afford to lose.

When failed magician turned cardsharp Valen Quinol is given the chance to play in the Forbearance Game—the invitation-only tournament where players gamble with secrets—he can’t resist. Or refuse, for that matter, according to the petty gangster sponsoring his seat at the table. Valen beats the man he was sent to play, and wins the most valuable secret ever staked in the history of the tournament.

Now Valen and his motley crew are being hunted by thieves, gangsters, spies and wizards, all with their own reasons for wanting what’s in that envelope. It’s a game of nations where Valen doesn’t know all the rules or who all the players are, and can’t see all the moves. But he does know if the secret falls into the wrong hands, it could plunge the whole world into war…

By: Alex Livingston
Imprint: SOLARIS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781786186102
ISBN 10: 1786186101
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 06 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alex Livingston grew up in various quiet New England towns before moving to Buffalo, NY to study English at Canisius College. A regular contributor to Tor.com, his short fiction has been published in several markets including Apex Magazine. A major new talent, The Knave of Secrets is his breakout novel. Alex is married and lives in an old house with his brilliant wife and a pile of aged videogame systems.

Reviews for The Knave of Secrets

'Intrigue and magic aplenty' -- Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly * 'A fast-paced action story steeped in magic, history, political intrigue, and suspense.' -- Booklist * Booklist * 'A thrilling tale of intrigue' -- Aurealis * Aurealis * 'As exciting and as fast-paced as a game of cards' -- Seattle Book Review * Seattle Book Review *