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The Liar's Knot

Rook and Rose, Book 2

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The Liar's Knot

By: M. A. Carrick
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
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 Trust is the thread that binds us . . . and the rope that hangs us.

In Nadezra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city's filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.

Derossi Vargo has always known. He has sacrificed more than anyone imagines to carve himself a position of power among the nobility, hiding a will of steel behind a velvet smile. He'll be damned if he lets anyone threaten what he's built.

Grey Serrado knows all too well. Bent under the yoke of too many burdens, he fights to protect the city's most vulnerable. Sooner or later, that fight will demand more than he can give.

And Ren, daughter of no clan, knows best of all. Caught in a knot of lies, torn between her heritage and her aristocratic masquerade, she relies on her gift for reading pattern to survive. And it shows her the web of corruption that traps her city.

But all three have yet to discover just how far that web stretches. And in the end, it will take more than knives to cut themselves free...

'The Mask of Mirrors is exactly the fantasy adventure novel you're craving: an escape into a vast, enchanting world of danger, secret identities, and glittering prose'
Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

'The Mask of Mirrors kept me up reading way past my bedtime. A web of intrigue, magic, and the art of the con this novel will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping'
Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Calculating Stars

'The Mask of Mirrors ushers you into the fascinating city of Nadezra, replete with complex politics, intricate magic, and mysteries that readers will be racing to unravel. Wonderfully immersive--I was unable to put it down'
Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

'An intricate, compelling dream of a book that kept me turning pages, with a world and characters that felt deeply real and plenty of riveting twists and turns. I loved it!'
Melissa Caruso, author of The Obsidian Tower

'For those who like their revenge plots served with the intrigue of The Goblin Emperor, the colonial conflict of The City of Brass, the panache of Swordspoint, and the richly detailed settings of Guy Gavriel Kay'
Booklist (starred review)

'Utterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world.'
S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass©2023 M. A. Carrick (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

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I enjoyed the continuation of the struggle against corruption in a diverse city. The shifting relationships were a highlight, along with the birth of The Black Rose.
The narrator’s accents really help to discern who’s saying what and in which persona!

Fighting magical corruption

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This made me appreciate the 1st book even more. Several things I thought could be poor writing ended up being a build up to things in this book.

Revelation after revolution!

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Completely immersive so full of imagination. The second book has not disappointed, now looking forward to the third. I love this narrator, her different characters are great, and she reads with passion

These are the books I’m always looking for

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Engrossing; enough twists to keep you wondering; great characters; fantastic narrator. Can’t praise it highly enough. On to the next one.

Excellent series.

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Really enjoyed the first book and this one was an excellent second instalment! The narration is brilliant and I absolutely loved the scenes when particular characters are brought together. The first book was fraught and stressful with all its secrets and not knowing who Ren could trust, but this book is a lot warmer and brings characters together in some delightful scenes that I really enjoyed. I’ll be going straight into the next book!

Loved this second instalment

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Multiple-POV stories aren't really my thing, but I'm quite enjoying the characters in this book. Will definitely read the next one.

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