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Simon R. Green is a New York Times bestselling author.

The New York Times bestselling author of Daemons are Forever is back...

Eddie Drood's clan has been watching mankind's back for ages. And now he's in charge of the whole kit and caboodle. But it's not going to be an easy gig...

Legendary Independent Agent Alexander King is on his deathbed, and he's looking to bestow all his priceless secrets to a worthy successor. To decide, King has challenged six competitors-including Eddie-to solve five mysteries all around the world, figuring that along the way they'll backstab each other until only one remains. Eddie has got to win at all costs, because King holds the most important secret of all to the Droods-the identity of the traitor in their midst...

Publishers Weekly

Green's bright, fast-paced third Eddie "Shaman Bond" Drood adventure (after 2008's Daemons Are Forever) opens with rumors of a traitor undermining the Drood family's efforts to guard humanity against paranormal and mystical threats. Complicating matters, legendary agent Arthur King is dying without an heir. Eddie joins a group of other agents in tackling King's challenge: solve five of mankind's greatest mysteries and learn King's secrets, including the traitor's name. Engaging, well-crafted quests take the team from Loch Ness to Roswell, where Eddie is forced to choose between saving humanity and recovering the information his family desperately needs. Though some supporting characters are clearly meant to be disposable, Eddie makes a likable hero, and fans will enjoy following him through this surprisingly complex mystery. (June)

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