The Immortal Crown

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The Immortal Crown is the second novel in the acclaimed Age of X series from New York Times bestselling author, Richelle Mead. Religious investigator Justin March and Mae Koskinen, the beautiful supersoldier assigned to protect him, have been charged with investigating reports of the supernatural and the return of the gods, both inside the Republic of United North America and out. With this highly classified knowledge comes a shocking revelation: not only are the gods vying for human control, but the elect-special humans marked by the divine-are turning against one another in bloody fashion. Their mission takes a new twist when they are assigned to a diplomatic delegation headed by Lucian Darling, Justin's old friend and rival, going into Arcadia, the RUNA's dangerous neighboring country. Here, in a society where women are commodities and religion is intertwined with government, Justin discovers powerful forces at work, even as he struggles to come to terms with his own reluctantly acquired deity. Meanwhile, Mae-grudgingly posing as Justin's concubine-has a secret mission of her own: finding the illegitimate niece her family smuggled away years ago. But with Justin and Mae resisting the resurgence of the gods in Arcadia, a reporter's connection with someone close to Justin back home threatens to expose their mission-and with it the divine forces the government is determined to keep secret. Praise for Richelle Mead: 'The book is fast-paced and suspenseful' Booklist 'An engaging read, with an unusually tangible, believable, living story world, featuring a protagonist of unexpected depth and sympathy' Jim Butcher (on Succubus Blues) The Age of X is a new fantasy series from Richelle Mead, containing all the mythological intrigue and relentless action of her bestselling Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series. The Immortal Crown is the second novel in the series following Gameboard of the Gods. Fans of Chloe Neill and Jim Butcher should look this way. Richelle Mead, the New York Times bestselling author of Vampire Academy, lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and baby. Gameboard of the Gods, the first in the Age of X series and Richelle's first adult novel, is also available from Penguin.

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The Immortal Crown is the second novel in the acclaimed Age of X series written by New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead. Clocking in at 426 pages and published in 2014, this gripping work of fiction continues the expansive, high-stakes narrative established in the series opener. At the center of the story are Justin March, a dedicated religious investigator, and Mae Koskinen, the exceptionally skilled supersoldier tasked with his protection. Together, they operate within and beyond the borders of the Republic of United North America, known as the RUNA, under a heavy veil of classified secrecy. Their official directive is to investigate mysterious reports of the supernatural and look into the unsettling, highly debated return of the gods. As Justin and Mae dig deeper into their assignments, they uncover a series of shocking revelations that threaten the fragile stability of their world. It becomes terrifyingly clear that the gods are actively vying for human control, manipulating mortal affairs from the shadows. Compounding this existential threat is the behavior of the elect, a special group of humans uniquely marked by the divine. Rather than serving as peaceful intermediaries, these gifted individuals are turning against one another in a violent and bloody fashion, creating widespread chaos and escalating the friction between divine factions. Just as Justin and Mae grapple with the implications of these supernatural conflicts, their mission takes an unexpected and dangerous twist. They are assigned to join a high-stakes diplomatic delegation heading directly into Arcadia, the dangerous neighboring country of the RUNA. To complicate matters further, this diplomatic mission is headed by Lucian Darling, who happens to be Justin's old friend and bitter rival. Navigating the treacherous political landscape of Arcadia while managing personal tensions with Lucian transforms their covert investigation into a perilous gauntlet of diplomacy, espionage, and survival. Throughout the 426 pages of the novel, Richelle Mead blends intricate world-building with fast-paced action and complex character dynamics. The narrative explores themes of duty, loyalty, political maneuvering, and the terrifying consequences of higher powers meddling in mortal affairs. Justin and Mae must rely on their distinct skills—his intellect and investigative prowess combined with her combat expertise—to navigate the treacherous intersection of politics and divinity. The Immortal Crown expands the scope of the Age of X universe significantly, offering readers a thrilling continuation of a dystopian society on the brink of profound transformation, where old friendships are tested, new enemies emerge, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

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