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A "dangerously, darkly gorgeous fantasy" (Cassandra Clare), from New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.

The first in a trilogy, this gritty, fast-paced fantasy is rife with the unexpected. Cassel comes from a shady, magical family of con artists and grifters. He doesn't fit in at home or at school, so he's used to feeling like an outsider. He's also used to feeling guilty--he killed... Read Full Overview

The first installment in The Curse Workers series from New York Times bestselling author Holly Black: "Urban fantasy, con story--whatever you call it, read it" ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review). Cassel comes from a family of con artists and grifters, all of them curse workers... Read Full Overview