“Full of twists and turns, it's a gripping read” - Irish Independent

“Energetic and fast paced, this book is destined to make readers crave the final instalment immediately” - Irish Times

“A brilliantly written, pacy read” - Irish Examiner

An addictive thriller from the most sensational new voice in YA fiction.

The sequel to explosive YA thriller A GAME OF LIFE OR DEATH: At the end of book one, Asha Kennedy (Lisbeth Salander for a new generation) uncovered the dark secret at the heart of Virtual Reality game 'Shackle' - You don't play the game; it plays you - and must now go deeper into a dangerous world of corruption and greed: who is the puppet master of the game and what is their ultimate goal?

Set in New York, this is a whiplash-paced, twisty mystery and scorching romance where Asha's enemies may be closer than she could ever imagine...

• Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder


• A guaranteed page turner full of heart, tension and twists you won't see coming!


• The second book in a major new YA series