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Tarnished City

The Dark Gifts Trilogy, Book 2

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Tarnished City

By: Vic James
Narrated by: Avita Jay
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A thrilling Orwellian vision of Britain with a rebellious Hunger Games heart, Tarnished City is the second title in Vic James' electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Gilded Cage.

A corrupted city
A dark dream of power

Luke is a prisoner condemned for a murder he didn't commit. Abi is a fugitive desperate to free him before magic breaks his mind. But as the Jardines tighten their grip on a turbulent Britain, brother and sister face a fight greater than their own.

New alliances and old feuds will remake the nation, leaving Abi and Luke questioning everything - and everyone - they know. And as Silyen Jardine hungers for the forgotten Skill of the legendary Wonder King, the country's darkest hour approaches. Freedom and knowledge both come at a cost. So who will pay the price?

©2017 Vic James (P)2017 Macmillan Digital Audio Dystopian Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Heartfelt Paranormal

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Good development of the story. Love the narrator. slightly jumpy recording at points but didn't want to interrupt the flow of the adventure so kept going with it. looking forward to the last in the trilogy.

As Captivating as The First Book in the trilogy!

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Awake all night with this! Can't wait till book 3. This series is like the hunger games crossed with the Reckoners (Brandon Sanderson)

Even better than the 1st book!

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Absolutely loved The Tarnished City. Can't wait for the final installment of the trilogy! Am going to have to listen to The Guilded Cage and this again.

Spine tingling fantastic!

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I need someone to talk to me about this book 😱
And also immediately start the next one!!

This. BOOK!

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Loving the series I am on edge to rescue everyone and hope for a happy ending

Loved

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