The Verdant Cage
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The Verdant Cage
Pre-order the a gripping dystopian thriller about rebellion, survival, and the terrifying cost of uncovering the truth, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Wilder Girls, and The Grace Year.
The wall is there to keep them safe. Or so they thought... A gripping dystopian thriller of rebellion and survival, for fans of The Hunger Games, Wilder Girls and The Grace Year.
Rose Allgood lives behind the towering stone Wall that has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why.
When Rose's mother is murdered and her twin brother framed, she knows it's up to her to clear his name. Determined to find the truth, Rose follows a trail of hidden messages, forbidden knowledge, and whispers of a past no one dares to remember.
The deeper she digs, the surer Rose becomes that her mother's death was no accident. And the Wall isn't just keeping something out. It may be keeping something in.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781911753001
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mayhem Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 37.0mm
Width: 164.0mm
Height: 242.0mm
Weight: 620g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Jess Lourey writes about secrets, fosters kittens, and travels. She's surpassed a million readers, been twice shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award and the Edgar Award, and won the International Thriller, Anthony, and Minnesota Book Awards. Find out more on her magical website, and please join her over at Lourey's Literati, her reading community on Facebook, for insider info, regular updates, and exclusive giveaways.
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