{"title":"J. M. Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. M. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling young adult stories that blend gripping adventure with richly imagined worlds. Readers are drawn into tales where suspense and emotion intertwine, inviting reflection on courage and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the shadowy journeys of \u003cem\u003eThe Nightland Express\u003c\/em\u003e to other captivating narratives, Lee's writing offers a vibrant escape rooted in youthful resilience and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nightland-express-by-j-m-lee-9781645660316","title":"The Nightland Express","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn antebellum America, two teens bury their secrets and join the historic Pony Express, soon discovering that the mortal world is not the only one on the brink of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A must-read for anyone who loves . . . complex and compelling coming-of-age stories, tales set in the Wild West with a tinge of magic, and\/or a fast-paced read full of fae and adventure.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Tor.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn antebellum America, two teens bury their secrets and join the historic Pony Express, soon discovering that the mortal world is not the only one on the brink of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen bright, brash Jessamine Murphy finds a recruitment poster for the Pony Express, her tomboy heart skips a beat—not only for adventure, but for the chance to track down her wayward father in California. Eager to reunite her fractured family, Jessamine cuts her hair, dons a pair of trousers, and steps into the world as Jesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bit of trickery, Jesse wins a special assignment—as does Ben Foley, a quiet but determined boy who guards secrets as closely as Jesse does. The two are to transport unusual cargo along an unusual route—the \u003cem\u003eNightland Express\u003c\/em\u003e. They ride west together, one excitedly navigating the world as a boy, the other passing as white to escape the monsters from his past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen and Jesse soon realize their assignment is special in more ways than one—their tireless horses cover ground faster than should be possible, and inhuman creatures watch their journey from the darkness. The \u003cem\u003eNightland Express\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a mail route—it traces the border between the mortal world and a vibrant, magical land just beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs both realms hover on the precipice of disaster, Jesse and Ben must learn to fully trust one another before a catastrophic rift separates the two worlds—and the two riders—forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487627854060,"sku":"9781645660316","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a432506b6a3c26cfbd4401f9c65c6572.jpg?v=1775771978"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-m-lee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}