The Knave of Secrets (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781786186072)

A twisty tale of card sharps and con artists, in a world of magic where secrets are traded and gambled like coin. The Lies of Locke Lamora meets Casino Royale

Never stake more than you can afford to lose.

When failed magician turned cardsharp Valen Quinol is given the chance to play in the Forbearance Game--the invitation-only tournament where players gamble with secrets--he can't resist. Or refuse, for that matter, according to the petty gangster sponsoring his seat at the table. Valen beats the man he was sent to play, and wins the most valuable secret ever staked in the history of the tournament.

Now Valen and his motley crew are being hunted by thieves, gangsters, spies and wizards, all with their own reasons for wanting what's in that envelope. It's a game of nations where Valen doesn't know all the rules or who all the players are, and can't see all the moves. But he does know if the secret falls into the wrong hands, it could plunge the whole world into war...

Author: Alex Livingston
ISBN-10: 1786186071
ISBN-13: 9781786186072
Publisher: Solaris
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2022
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.51w x 1.50d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/02/2022
Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 76
Booklist 06/01/2022 pg. 48