Join us for an evening with Petra Lord to celebrate the release of King of Masks, the sequel to the unputdownable novel Queen of Faces.

Join us for an evening with Petra Lord to celebrate the release of King of Masks, the sequel to the unputdownable novel Queen of Faces. The evening will be chaired by author Alexandra Christo and will consist of an author talk and audience Q&A followed by a signing.

About King of Masks

Having stolen the body of an infamous dark mage, Anabelle faces a dangerous journey and enemies on all sides as she attempts to rescue Korin in the unputdownable sequel to Lord's bestselling Queen of Faces.

A mask hides a lie. A Lie sparks a War. A War awakens darkness.

Anabelle Gage has emerged from the ashes of Paragon Academy having done the impossible – stealing the body of infamous dark mage Khaiovhe. As Caimor and Shenten race towards war, Ana will risk everything to save her loved ones caught in the crossfire. Her friend Korin has been imprisoned by a vicious Shenti warlord and only has days to live. To save him from execution, Ana and her allies must brave rising seas and withstand enemies on all sides.

Across the ocean, Nell Ebbridge is reunited with her father, Caimor’s ruthless king, and finds herself torn between her duty and her feelings for Ana. As she draws closer to dark truths, Nell must decide who she is willing to become – and who she is willing to sacrifice.

Krakens prowl the seas and ancient horrors stir beneath the waves. As armies clash and loyalties fracture, Ana and Nell are set on a devastating collision course – with unforgettable consequences.

About Petra Lord

Petra Lord is the New York Times and Indie–bestselling author of Queen of Faces. She has a BFA in TV Writing from New York University, which she uses to recommend TV shows to her parents and predict the endings of movies. She's currently based in Los Angeles, where she feeds her dual addictions to hot pot and Korean barbecue, with an incessant drive to do karaoke on Tuesday nights. Follow her on Instagram.

About Alexandra Christo

Alexandra Christo is a British author whose characters are always funnier and far more deadly than she is. She studied Creative Writing at university and graduated with the desire to never stop letting her imagination run wild. She currently lives in Bedfordshire with a rapidly growing garden and a never-ending stack of books. Her debut novel, To Kill a Kingdom, is an international bestseller and her Young Adult fantasy books have been translated into over a dozen languages worldwide. The Night Hunt is Alexandra's latest YA novel published by Hot Key Books. Follow her on Twitter: @alliechristo and Instagram: alexandrachristowrites

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