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Stars and Smoke

Stars and Smoke

Summary

*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!*

'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End

'Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it.' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Six of Crows

*****

The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . .

Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or wants to be him.

That's why a top-secret government organisation think he'll make the perfect spy.

His target is infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young.

Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes.

But as the stakes get higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is each other . . .

Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.

Reviews

  • STARS AND SMOKE is a propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish about the world's most famous superstar doubling as a spy, brought to life by superstar author Marie Lu. The dynamic romance will have your heart racing just as much as the mission itself. I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.
    Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End

About the author

Marie Lu

Marie Lu is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series, the Young Elites trilogy, the Stars and Smoke duology, the Warcross series, Batman: Nightwalker, The Kingdom of Back, and the Skyhunter duology. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, where she worked as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare hours reading, drawing and playing games. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator/author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their son.
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