Hunter

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In Hunter by Mercedes Lackey, the story follows Joy, a courageous young Hunter who is tasked with protecting her city from dangerous magical creatures. Living in a world where barriers between reality and myth have dissolved, Joy uses her powers to battle the monsters that threaten humanity's survival. Amidst action and adventure, Joy discovers secrets that challenge her understanding of the world she is sworn to defend.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of fantasy adventures filled with magic and mythical creatures. The story offers a thrilling mix of action and bravery, set in a captivating world where a strong heroine must use her skills and cunning to protect her society from dangerous threats. Perfect for young readers who love stories of courage and epic battles against the forces of darkness.

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Hunter

New 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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INFORMATION

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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