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Natalie Naudus
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Length
7 hours 57 minutes
Language
English
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“I haven't had this much fun reading a book in quite some time. Stars, Hide Your Fires is a space opera heist turned murder mystery with chosen family, sapphic unlikely allies and plot twists that will keep you turning pages until the very end. Let this book steal your heart! ”
— Miriasha • Phoenix Books
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“Best's debut novel brings the action and the intrigue and I am hooked! Cass is barely getting by, running cons on her dusty planet while taking care of her ailing father. But when she finds out about the ball being held to announce the emperor's heir, she knows it's her chance to score big and maybe get them off planet to somewhere healthier for her father. But things don't go as planned when she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation...as the prime suspect. ”
— Jennifer • Bookmiser
A wanted thief. A murdered emperor. A killer loose on the station.
Knives Out goes sci-fi in this gripping YA mystery set in space.
As an expert thief from a minor moon, Cass knows a good mark when she sees one. The emperor’s ball is her chance to steal a fortune for herself, her ailing father, and her scrappy crew of thieves and market vendors.
Her plan is simple:1. Hitch a ride to the planet of Ouris, the dazzling heart of the empire.2. Sneak onto the imperial palace station to attend the emperor’s ball.3. Steal from the rich, the royal, and the insufferable.
But on the station, things quickly go awry. When the emperor is found dead, everyone in the palace is a suspect—and someone is setting Cass up to take the fall. To clear her name, Cass must work with an unlikely ally: a gorgeous and mysterious rebel with her own reasons for being on the station. Together, they unravel a secret that could change the fate of the empire.
Jessica Mary Best is a multiaward-winning freelance writer/editor, an amateur singer/songwriter and a well-intentioned ball of pure quivering anxiety. She is based out of Columbus, Ohio.
Natalie Naudus is a Taiwanese American actor who started out as an opera singer, with a master of music from the University of North Texas. She has a passion for stories and characters, and her language training has allowed her to develop a skill for accents and convincing foreign language dialogue. She excels at unique character voices and passionate storytelling. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters.
Reviews
“The author creates a wondrous fantasy universe.”
“Naudus’s careful characterizations and well-paced performance play events close to the vest, keeping the identity of the murderer in question as numerous red herrings vie for listeners’ attention.”
“Rich with inviting detail, this genre-blending adventure smorgasbord…[is] equal parts sci-fi, murder mystery, and fast-paced thriller..[with a] diverse cast.”
“.Descriptive worldbuilding, inventive and gender-inclusive slang and symbolism, a vividly drawn cast, and fast-paced banter are joined by nonstop action and twisty revelations…Great fun.”
“A fun purchase for all collections, accessible and appealing equally to fans of heists, queer romance, and science fiction.”
“Cass’ transformation from self-centered thief to brave rebel motivated by a higher purpose is satisfying and inspiring.”
“A delightfully mischievous adventure…Get ready to join your new favorite rebel crew.”
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