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- When Evie Walker goes home to spend time with her dying father, she discovers that his creaky old house in Hope's Fort, Colorado is not the only legacy she will inherit.
- About the Author: Carrie Vaughn is the New York Times bestselling author of the Kitty Norville books, including Kitty's Big Trouble, Kitty Goes to War, and Kitty and the Midnight Hour.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
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From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Kitty Norville series. Vaughn melds a near-future world torn by war with the legend of the fall of Troy in this brilliantly structured, beautifully written stand-alone.--"Publishers Weekly," starred review.Book Synopsis
When Evie Walker goes home to spend time with her dying father, she discovers that his creaky old house in Hope's Fort, Colorado is not the only legacy she will inherit. Hidden behind the basement door is a secret and magical storeroom, a place where wondrous treasures from myth and legend are kept safe until they are needed again.
Of course, this legacy is not without its costs: there are those who will give anything to find a way in. With the help of her father, a mysterious stranger named Alex, and some unexpected heroes, Evie must guard the storeroom against ancient and malicious forces and protect both the past and the future even as the present unravels.Review Quotes
"A gorgeous tapestry . . . filled with mystery, magic, and immortals." --L.A. Banks, New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth
"Brilliantly structured, beautifully written . . . Vaughn brings together mythology, fairy tales, and very human lives, immersing readers in the stories these complex characters tell themselves to make sense of their war-torn worlds." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] uniquely intense and edgy feel. Make sure you take a bite!" --RT Book Reviews "An apocalypse that belongs on the same shelf as American Gods and the best of Charles de Lint." --Daniel Abraham, author of A Betrayal in Winter "An intriguing blend of fantasy, action, and adventure. A modern day fairy tale you won't want to end!" --Gena Showalter, New York Times Bestselling author of The Darkest Whisper "Myths, magic and mayhem abound in Carrie Vaughn's Discord's Apple. Once you take a bite, you won't be able to put it down." --Lori Handeland, New York Times Bestselling author of Apocalypse Happens "Carrie Vaughn masterfully weaves together comic books, Greek gods, King Arthur, and a world on the brink of nuclear war. Discord's Apple is phenomenal!" --Jackie Kessler, co-author of Shades of GrayAbout the Author
Carrie Vaughn is the New York Times bestselling author of the Kitty Norville books, including Kitty's Big Trouble, Kitty Goes to War, and Kitty and the Midnight Hour. She is also the author of the standalone novel After the Golden Age, and the young adult books Voice of Dragons and Steel. Vaughn had the nomadic childhood of the typical Air Force brat, with stops across the country from California to Florida. She earned her B.A. from Occidental College in Los Angeles, and a master's in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has worked as a Renaissance Festival counter wench, a theater usher, an editor, a buyer at an independent bookstore, and an administrative assistant. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.