I Killed the King

In this intriguing Young Adult fantasy duology, the suspense of "One of Us Is Lying" merges with the mystery of "Knives Out," complete with mythical creatures, murder, and magic. Authored by Andrea Hannah and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Mix, the story unfolds in a turbulent era where Avendell and Istellia finally embrace peace after ten years of conflict. Nobility and magic users from both lands gather at the secluded Castle Avendell for a landmark masquerade, celebrating this newfound harmony. However, King Costis has other plans and calls a diverse group into his chambers. This gathering includes the crown prince, his betrothed from Istellia, his loyal guard, a wild beast handler, and the newly appointed, yet dubious, palace healer. Just as the king is about to disclose his intentions, the lights extinguish, and when they return, he lies dead. The murder weapon is a knife belonging to the princess, tainted with venom from one of the beast tamer's creatures, and strikes a critical spot only the guard would know. With suspicion hanging over each member of the assembly, they concoct a dangerous agreement to remain silent until the peace treaty is finalized. Yet, when a fierce winter storm traps everyone inside the castle and an unknown entity aware of the murder begins to claim victims, the six must band together to uncover the truth behind the king's murder before the killer targets one of them.