My dad died on a business trip to Romania.
Two weeks later, a scavenger hunt showed up in the mail.
There was no explanation.
But the clues were definitely in his handwriting.
What was he trying to tell me?
And why would he send me this if he thought he was coming home.
A cryptic puzzle. A family secret. A deadly betrayal.
Don't miss this international mystery suspense featuring an amateur female sleuth who finds herself in the underbelly of Europe's crime world. Readers will delve into a cryptic scavenger hunt, unraveling the clues while exploring the atmospheric streets of Bucharest.
An exhilarating adventure full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the final, breathtaking conclusion. Perfect for fans of 'Sherlock', A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes' Inheritance Games series.
* * *
When her dad dies during a business trip to Romania, Kat Barrett blames herself for their failed relationship. She's racked with guilt, haunted by strange dreams about the crash that killed him, and she'd do anything to have him back.
Then a package arrives. It's from her dad and contains a list of clues — one of his classic scavenger hunts. Desperate for answers, she follows the clues to Bucharest and meets Maksim, a local with a dark past who offers to help. Kat doesn't trust him, but when she hits a dead end, she's left with no other choice.
As they work together, decoding the clues and trying (unsuccessfully) not to fall for each other, the scavenger hunt reveals a deadly secret the dreams have been pointing to, something Maksim's old crime ring has been hiding all along, and Kat has walked into their trap.
Can she beat them to the final clue — and solve it — before she suffers the same fate as her dad?
* * *
"Go ahead, go add this to your TBR!" - Bookstagrammer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Popa masterfully orchestrates a labyrinthine plot brimming with unexpected twists, pulse-pounding suspense, and heart-stopping revelations." - Netgalley Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"...there were many nights where I told myself 'just one more chapter' yet continued reading for many more..." - Author Kasey Morris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Mystery, puzzles, mafia, secrets, and red herrings at every turn all set in Romania and intertwined with culture, corruption and political upheaval." - Netgalley Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This was a great escape and you will become fully invested in connecting the dots with Kat and those who journey alongside her!" - Bookstagrammer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"The book was absolutely amazing and I couldn't get enough of it. I can't wait to see what happens next." - Author Scarlet Le Clair ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My dad died on a business trip to Romania.
Two weeks later, a scavenger hunt showed up in the mail.
There was no explanation.
But the clues were definitely in his handwriting.
What was he trying to tell me?
And why would he send me this if he thought he was coming home.
A cryptic puzzle. A family secret. A deadly betrayal.
Don't miss this international mystery suspense featuring an amateur female sleuth who finds herself in the underbelly of Europe's crime world. Readers will delve into a cryptic scavenger hunt, unraveling the clues while exploring the atmospheric streets of Bucharest.
An exhilarating adventure full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the final, breathtaking conclusion. Perfect for fans of 'Sherlock', A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes' Inheritance Games series.
* * *
When her dad dies during a business trip to Romania, Kat Barrett blames herself for their failed relationship. She's racked with guilt, haunted by strange dreams about the crash that killed him, and she'd do anything to have him back.
Then a package arrives. It's from her dad and contains a list of clues — one of his classic scavenger hunts. Desperate for answers, she follows the clues to Bucharest and meets Maksim, a local with a dark past who offers to help. Kat doesn't trust him, but when she hits a dead end, she's left with no other choice.
As they work together, decoding the clues and trying (unsuccessfully) not to fall for each other, the scavenger hunt reveals a deadly secret the dreams have been pointing to, something Maksim's old crime ring has been hiding all along, and Kat has walked into their trap.
Can she beat them to the final clue — and solve it — before she suffers the same fate as her dad?
* * *
"Go ahead, go add this to your TBR!" - Bookstagrammer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Popa masterfully orchestrates a labyrinthine plot brimming with unexpected twists, pulse-pounding suspense, and heart-stopping revelations." - Netgalley Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"...there were many nights where I told myself 'just one more chapter' yet continued reading for many more..." - Author Kasey Morris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Mystery, puzzles, mafia, secrets, and red herrings at every turn all set in Romania and intertwined with culture, corruption and political upheaval." - Netgalley Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This was a great escape and you will become fully invested in connecting the dots with Kat and those who journey alongside her!" - Bookstagrammer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"The book was absolutely amazing and I couldn't get enough of it. I can't wait to see what happens next." - Author Scarlet Le Clair ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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| BN ID: | 2940186092759 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | And Fire Books |
| Publication date: | 03/26/2024 |
| Series: | The Awaken Saga , #1 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Sales rank: | 854,662 |
| File size: | 2 MB |