The Penance of Valentine Cash

<p><strong>Neil Gaiman's <em>American Gods</em> meets Jennifer Mason-Black's <em>Devil and the Bluebird</em> in this modern adaptation of the Greek legend <em>The Twelve Labors of Hercules</em> for young adult fantasy readers.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(252 252 249 1)><em><span>���</span></em></strong>Valentine Cash is dead.</p><p><br></p><p>When she dies in an accidental collision she caused on the cusp of musical fame Valentine is offered a deal: Complete a series of difficult tasks to get her life back. Fail and she dies a final everlasting death. Guided by Route 66 the Mother Road of America on her quest she tackles one herculean task after another giving up a piece of herself with each trial.</p><p><br></p><p>Valentine begins to understand that the fame she once sought won't bring her happiness or belonging - and if she fulfills the penance she must decide what's more important: Her old life or restoring the lives of the strangers who died alongside her.</p><p><br></p><p>The young and the ancient the tangible and the mythical collide as Valentine learns the true meaning of redemption connection and the enduring power of the human spirit.</p>