Guardian

In A. J. Hartley’s thrilling and intriguing 19th-century South African-inspired fantasy world which started with the Thriller Award-winning Steeplejack and continues with Guardian Anglet Sutonga is a teenage detective fighting in a race against time as her beloved city is pushed to the brink.. This is what Ang knows: . A dear friend is accused of murdering the Prime Minister of Bar-Selehm.. A mysterious but fatal illness is infecting the poor. . A fanatical politician seizes power unleashing a wave of violent repression over the city. . This is what Ang must do: . Protect her family.. Solve a murder.. RESIST no matter what before it’s too late.. “Richly-drawn and diverse cast of characters with an unstoppable plot!” ―Carrie Ryan New York Times bestselling author. “Smart political intrigue wrapped in all the twists and turns of a good detective story.” ― Kirkus Reviewsstarred review. “A political multilayered mystery-thriller with a strong impressively fierce heroine.” ―Shelf Awareness starred review