

The book is fast-paced and suspenseful BooklistĪn 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 brand new fantasy series containing all the mythological intrigue and relentless action of the bestselling Vampire Academy and Bloodlines YA series, and is sure to delight fans of Chloe Neill and Jim Butcher.

As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board. Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders and soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the militarys most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America. In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile. Gameboard of the Gods is the first thrilling instalment in the Age of X series from New York Times bestselling author, Richelle Mead
