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Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and – thanks to a duel that ended badly – the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His life consists of cheap wine, rigged card games and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away. When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father’s death. His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be purchased if one has the coin – even a death. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow. **For in Saphrona, everything has a price – and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.** ([Source][1]) [1]: https://jamesloganauthor.com/books/
Is The Silverblood Promise appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A mystery-driven fantasy with a disgraced noble investigating his father's murder in a dangerous merchant city. Expect moderate violence, intrigue, criminal elements (gambling, duels), and adult themes of loss and redemption.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and gambling (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the compelling mystery, flawed protagonist seeking redemption, and dangerous intrigue in a vivid fantasy city.