I've read several novels in the last few years with female protagonists and none of them are as amazing as Vega. Baldacci proves that his pen can engage youth as well as adults.' - Richard Paul Evans, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Michael Vey series'Vega Jane has stolen my heart. Baldacci knows how to deliver thrills.' - Brandon Mull, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Fablehaven series'THE FINISHER is an enchanting romp through a fantastical world worthy of Rowling or Brooks.

'This vividly described tale takes readers to an original fantasy world full of strange creatures, intriguing relationships, and long-lost secrets. This is the female protagonist I want my daughters to read and emulate.' - SciFi Pulse'What happens when an international best-selling crime novelist tries his hand at a youth fantasy? Well, in this case, success.' - BOOKLIST, starred review'Best known for his adult crime novels, Baldacci makes a detour into middle-grade with this wildly fanciful and darkly intriguing tale of a girl forced to fight for her life as she investigates the secrets of her tiny community.' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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