Poisoned Fruit A Topaz Tenkiller Novel [TRADE PAPER ]

In a world where magic is feared, one young woman must choose between family and freedom.

For centuries, Mages have been imprisoned by America. Now, America Needs Magic. When Topaz Tenkiller is finally released, the Cold War is escalating, Prince is singing When Doves Cry, and addiction is destroying her brother. The gifted Mage is assigned to a UN security detail.

Topaz flourishes with freedom, food, and friends. She enjoys security work and sends money home to help her brother. But Topaz finds a secret lab with mutilated Mage corpses and discovers that scientists are harvesting magic. Will she stay silent and save her brother or expose America's brutality to save her people?

"...this thrilling and original fantasy crackles with magic, adventure, and 80's nostalgia..." —Lenore Borja, author ofThe Last Huntress (Mirror Realm Series Book I)"Colacchio’s book is a rich, emotional journey...alternately gut-wrenching and empowering. Once you take a step into this story, you’ll feel compelled to finish it in one sitting!" —Alison Levy, author ofMagic by Any Other Name, The Witch’s Odyssey Book One"...an imaginative echo ofThe Hunger GamesandThe Marrow Thieves...questions our very perception of ‘the other’..." —Jen Braaksma, author ofAmaranth"...taut and descriptive...the images poetic and mystical as Colacchio shows us rituals, twists and turns, betrayal and danger..." —John Kelly, authorThe Rose of Jericho"Topaz resonates with depth and authenticity for young adults." —Jack Zangerle, contributor,Assessing Students Digital Writing"...brilliant mashup of modern magic set in a speculative world..." —Linda Rappaport, author,Blessica’s Dream

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