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Amy’s contract as an assassin goes awry when she discovers that Dorothy Gale, long presumed dead, is still alive. The clandestine Order she once served has vanished, leaving Amy without allies and thrusting her back into a conflict that threatens her former home.
Set against a backdrop of magic and intrigue, the story blends romance, fantasy, and high‑stakes adventure, as Amy must confront unseen foes and decide where her loyalties truly lie in the battle between good and evil.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: D. M. Paige
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