The Legacy: A Thriller

by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Overview

Elly Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood, Fireblood, and Nightblood. She lives in Southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids, and a Siberian Husky mix that definitely shows frostblood tendencies. Find her online at EllyBlake.com or @elly_blake.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250308382
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/15/2019
Series:	Children's House , #1
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

YRSA SIGURDARDÓTTIR (pronounced UR-suh SIG-ur-dar-daughter) lives with her family in Reykjavík; she is also a director of one of Iceland's largest engineering firms. Her work is found on bestseller lists all over the world, and films are currently in production for several of her books. Her titles include, The Day is Dark and Ashes to Dust.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Fireblood:
"Brimming with new adventures, Ruby's story shimmers and expands.... a thrilling romp through an engrossing world. A sucker punch of escalating evil, sizzling romance, and a spitfire coming into her own."—Kirkus Reviews

"A satisfying sequel. The plot is well paced and engaging...Fans of the series will not be disappointed."—School Library Journal

"[Ruby] is an interesting, layered character. Fans of the first adventure will definitely be drawn to this sequel."—Booklist

"Fans of Frostblood will find themselves smitten with this second installment, and the breathtaking climax will leave them eagerly awaiting the third."—Shelf Awareness

Praise for Frostblood:"This series opener is perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and will delight those who love fantasy, adventure, and romance. A strong addition to any YA fantasy collection."—School Library Journal

"This enchanting and fast-paced debut lights up the page with magic, romance, and action, all of which is expertly interwoven throughout the text. Readers will be eagerly anticipating the next book in the series."—Booklist

"Ruby's a spitfire who faces her challenges with grit."—Kirkus Reviews

"This strong debut for Blake succeeds in laying down intriguing framework for the books to come."—Publishers Weekly

"With a fierce and vibrant world, richly-drawn characters, a steamy romance, and page-turning twists, Frostblood has all the elements of a great fantasy."—Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen Kingdoms Series

"Compelling characters, a fascinating world, and an exhilarating story beautifully wrought in this must-read debut."—Eve Silver, author of the Game series

"Fast-paced and brimming with magic and intrigue, Frostblood will keep you frozen in place until the last page and then leave you burning for more."—Lori M. Lee, author of Gates of Thread and Stone

From the Publisher

Narrator Lucy Paterson's slightly husky and sometimes dispassionate voice weaves an atmosphere of Icelandic chill. The murders are shocking, and the lack of graphic description adds to that chill. Prepare to spend hours with nerves jangling. A woman is murdered at home, and the only witness is her small daughter, Magret, hiding beneath her bed. Action alternates between the police investigation, with child psychologist Freyja coaxing details from Magret, and a seemingly unconnected storyline featuring Karl, an amateur radio ham. Listeners will be kept guessing as pieces slot into place, and the denouement more than makes up for having endured some numerical code read aloud and repeated. This is the start of a new series featuring Freyja, and one hopes Paterson will narrate as well. C.A.T. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2018 - AudioFile

Narrator Lucy Paterson's slightly husky and sometimes dispassionate voice weaves an atmosphere of Icelandic chill. The murders are shocking, and the lack of graphic description adds to that chill. Prepare to spend hours with nerves jangling. A woman is murdered at home, and the only witness is her small daughter, Magret, hiding beneath her bed. Action alternates between the police investigation, with child psychologist Freyja coaxing details from Magret, and a seemingly unconnected storyline featuring Karl, an amateur radio ham. Listeners will be kept guessing as pieces slot into place, and the denouement more than makes up for having endured some numerical code read aloud and repeated. This is the start of a new series featuring Freyja, and one hopes Paterson will narrate as well. C.A.T. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2018 - AudioFile