Seven Faceless Saints

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A suicide?” Forte echoed the suggestion derisively, hands roving the dead man’s clothes and bedsheets for whatever they could tell him. Disciples of Grace had a connection to such things: It was what made them expert weavers, able to manipulate fabrics into anything from trousers to tapestries without touching a needle and thread. “How convenient that would be for you, Signor Venturi.” If you can bring your characters to come alive on screen and give your imagination a sense of reality, who would be your dream cast? This YA fantasy thriller book strikes a chord with readers who love the whodunit mystery, full of mayhem, fast-paced world-building, and unpredictable twists with a message at its heart, as well as, shines a light on the sizzling “friends-to-lovers” and “enemies-to-lovers” romance with strong chemistry, angst, worries, dreams, and passion of youth. It offers an optimistic spin to the story with a fiercely independent and strong leader-at-heart female protagonist, one who everyone loves to watch. Damian now guards the Palazzo, the living and working quarters of the disciples of the seven saints, who offer skill and protection and command political control over the city. He works for his father, General Battista Venturi, amid a sea of spiritual leaders and devout, wealthy citizens.

Quill on The Secret of the Sul’Dam: Subtle Changes to the Way the One Power Works in The Wheel of Time TV Series 29 mins ago Before we wrap, how’s the sequel, “Disciples of Chaos” coming along? Can you tease anything for us about what we may expect next? So it would appear. I’m sorry to have called upon you so early, but I require your expertise. I need to know what type of poison killed him.” As a disciple of Cunning, Giada knew poisons better than anyone. She should be able to sense the chemicals in Leonzio’s veins—a partial autopsy with no incisions required.Convenient, isn’t it,” Damian said, “that Leonzio turned up poisoned mere days after you two argued over a new policy initiative.”

At times a political thriller, at others a spiritual exploration of the power of faith, and always a slow-burn romance, Seven Faceless Saints seems to have something for every reader to cling to as the dark turns of the story keep winding. The surprise ending, and possible tease for books to come, fulfills the tension and suspense the book builds all in one fell swoop. I loved Roz and Damian, and wow have they been through it. Roz is surly and tough as nails, while Damian is trying to find his place in the world and has a lot of heart… Great characters and an exciting plot make me very excited for the second book!” You wrote about seven other manuscripts before choosing “Seven Faceless Saints” as your debut novel. What prompted that decision? And did you have a specific origin point, or maybe an “aha! this is it” moment of inspiration for this book? Don’t miss the atmospheric and sinister “Seven Faceless Saints,” an utterly addicting murder mystery fantasy woven with a tantalising romance that is unputdownable.DigiCom on Five SF Visions of Society Free From Rules, Regulations, or Effective Government 29 mins ago

Truth be told, he was weary in general. The night had long shifted closer to dawn than dusk, and it was increasingly difficult to focus on the dead disciple before him. He adjusted the collar of his Palazzo-issued coat, hoping it might ease some of the pressure building in his throat. Overall, what was the hardest challenge you had to overcome while writing this book? Were there any significant scenes, ideas or subtle moments you deliberately excluded while drafting? James Davis Nicoll on Five SF Visions of Society Free From Rules, Regulations, or Effective Government 3 hours ago Releases June 5, 2023 in Spain (Editorial Hidra), Fall 2023 in Poland (Wydawnictwo Poznanskie), Nov. 24, 2023 in Germany (Bastei Lubbe AG | Lyx ), with more to come! Everyone believes that Salil Singh killed his girlfriend, Andrea Bell, five years ago—except Pippa Fitz-Amobi.This question is the foundation of Seven Faceless Saints , the new YA dark fantasy mystery from M.K. Lobb.

Paste: What made you want to write Seven Faceless Saints as a YA story versus an adult fantasy? There are some really dark themes here so I feel like it could have gone either way. Once the original concept for “Seven Faceless Saints” established, how did you build a plot around it? Did you have a clear readership in mind since the beginning, or did your strategy change as the story moved from your mind to paper? As you say that “Roz is my rage and Damian is my regret,” how much of their experiences, expressions, and attributes do you resonate with? While we’re at it, tell us how you went about creating their distinct voices, while they faced similar dilemmas in life, with romantic tension rippling below the surface. How do you view their evolution and where are they headed next? In terms of readership, I always knew I wanted “Seven Faceless Saints” to be for older teens drawn to YA fantasy because of the elements typically associated with the genre: an interesting magic system, a strong romance subplot, and characters learning who they truly want to be. M.K. Lobb:“Seven Faceless Saints” is a book I wrote solely for myself, at least in the beginning. I knew I wanted to write a murder mystery, and that the story was going to contain all the things I enjoy about young adult fantasy. After failing to secure a literary agent with each of my previous novels, I decided I need to make writing fun for myself once more. It only took me about three months to draft the book, but because I’m not much of a plotter, it required a lot of revisions afterwards. I unravel my plot and get to know my characters as I write, rather than planning it all in-depth ahead of time.

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That said, it likely comes as no surprise that my debut novel Seven Faceless Saints contains the perspectives of both main characters as their paths converge after three long years apart. Of course, it’s far from a peaceful reconciliation, but that’s to be expected when one’s former beloved stood by as his father ruined one’s life. Oh, the perils of young love. A thin serving boy about Damian’s age appeared in the door- way, clad in the slate-gray uniform of Palazzo staff. He’d been standing outside the room when Damian arrived, and clearly hadn’t moved. His grimace was animated as he took in the sight of Leonzio’s sheet-covered body. “Signore?” Damian’s heart sank. If Giada didn’t know what had killed Leonzio, it would be more difficult to come up with a list of suspects. What happens when lovers are separated by war and then unexpectedly reunited in a world of saints, criminals, and just enough danger to leave everyone unsettled?