To Free the Stars - by J'Nell Ciesielski (Paperback)

About the Book

This white-knuckled conclusion to The Brilliance of Stars takes readers on a breathless adventure from the speakeasies of America to the Horse Guards Parade in London, an ancient cemetery outside Paris, and back to the Eastern European strongholds where the Vales' tragedy first began.

Book Synopsis

This white-knuckled conclusion to The Brilliance of Stars takes readers on a breathless adventure from the speakeasies of America to the Horse Guards Parade in London, an ancient cemetery outside Paris, and back to the Eastern European strongholds where the Vales' tragedy first began.

"Fate is fickle and the stars are silent, but I do know this: No matter how difficult the circumstances or how savagely the world tries to tear us apart, I am here with you."

Ten years have passed since Jack and Ivy, elite operatives for the secret agency Talon, rescued their friend Philip and completed their fateful mission. The 1920s are in full swing as American speakeasies thrive amid Prohibition, and despite the team's best efforts, the deadly cult, the Order of the Rising Moon, lives on in the shadows. Which is no surprise to Ivy; nothing has gone as she expected since that day after Poenari Castle.

When a wave of assassinations strikes world leaders, intel confirms the Order's involvement. Ivy holds them responsible for the tragedy that changed her life, and she is determined to find and destroy the villains once and for all--but she must do so before their relentless assassin eliminates his next target. Her.

Except, there's something oddly familiar about the way he moves, the way he anticipates each of her moves. It's as if he knows her. But that's not possible. Is it? Ivy will have to rely on every skill she's learned if she hopes to survive--and save those she loves. No matter the cost.

Bestselling author J'nell Ciesielski wraps up the Jack and Ivy novels with yet another thrilling adventure filled with glamorous espionage and a boundless romance.

• A fast-paced historical adventure novel set during the roaring '20s
• The second book in the Jack and Ivy duology
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Review Quotes

'From thrilling fight scenes to tender romance, TO FREE THE STARS races off the page, dropping readers into the middle of a desperate fight between good and evil set against the glamor and danger of the Roaring Twenties. You won't be able to put this one down!'--Julia Kelly, international bestselling author of THE LAST GARDEN IN ENGLAND and THE LOST ENGLISH GIRL

'I love a heroine who can beat the men in hand-to-hand combat, and Ivy is the best! This is a fast-paced, unputdownable adventure story with a strong emotional core.'--Gill Paul, USA TODAY bestselling author of THE MANHATTAN GIRLS

'TO FREE THE STARS is Captain America meets THE ALICE NETWORK in this final unforgettable installment in the Jack and Ivy series. A sweeping romance comes alongside an intense adrenaline-inducing mission around the world to create a story that will steal your heart from the first page. As Jack and Ivy fight for peace and each other, a most important truth emerges clearly--that war may wrap its evil tentacles around our necks, and peril may meet us at every breath, and memory may fail. Even so, love WILL remain.'--Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of ALL THE PRETTY PLACES

Ciesielski's pulse-pounding, continent-hopping conclusion to the Jack and Ivy duology . . . Ciesielski delivers truly memorable characters and high-stakes action rendered with remarkable realism. Readers will be riveted.--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

'To Free the Stars is a fast-paced, thrill ride of a spy novel, tempered by moments of profound tenderness and emotion. J'nell Ciesielski writes with energy and passion, bringing brilliant life to two dynamic characters battling extremes on every front. A star-bright story of perseverance, devotion, and above all, love.'--Mimi Matthews, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Belle of Belgrave Square