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See moreNew York Times bestselling fantasy author Mercedes Lackey breaks into YA with a dangerous, utterly original futuristic world in which a fearless teen girl Hunter stands between bloodthirsty monsters and the safety of Apex City.
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To Joyeaux Charmand, who has been a Hunter in her tight-knit mountain community since she was a child, every Cit without magic deserves her protection from dangerous Othersiders.
Then she is called to Apex City, where the best Hunters are kept to protect the most important people. When an act of sabotage against Joy takes an unbearable toll, Joy uncovers a terrifying conspiracy in the city. There is something much worse than the usual monsters infiltrating Apex. And it may be too late to stop them.
Hunter is a novel by Mercedes Lackey, a New York Times best-selling American fantasy author.
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Reviews for Hunter by Mercedes Lackey highlight its captivating mix of dystopia and fantasy, with a narrative that keeps readers spellbound. It has been compared to The Hunger Games for its blend of magic and dystopian elements and is praised for its strong female protagonist and dynamic pacing. The book is noted for its exciting and entertaining story, appealing to both Lackey's existing fans and new readers.
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ISBN: 9781484725436
Publisher: Hyperion
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 July 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Hyperion
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 466g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Mercedes Lackey is the New York Times best-selling American fantasy author behind the Heralds of Valdemar series, the Elemental Masters series, the 500 Kingdoms series, and many more. She has published over one hundred novels in under twenty-five years.
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