Gameboard of the Gods

In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military's most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills. When Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders, they soon realise that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.

Gameboard of the Gods, the first installment of Richelle Mead's Age of X series, will have all the elements that have made her YA Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series such mega successes: sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; and relentless action and suspense.
Reviews for Gameboard of the Gods
'After years of YA, the author has finally returned to her adult roots with an ambitious (and sexy!) sci-fi outing.' EntertainmentWeekly.com
'This brilliant book is a miracle. Think American Gods with the romantic heart of Vampire Academy. What's the point of world-building if you aren't building something and someone to love? I'm in love with every character in this book. How do I know? When I got to the last page I turned to the first and started again, thinking this is why I read.' Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of Icons
'Vivid world-building, whip-fast pacing, and a layered plot combine to make Gameboard of the Gods a riveting read!' Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of The Arrivals
'The book is fast paced and suspenseful . . . A promising first book in a projected series.' Booklist
'Provocative and dark - Gameboard of the Gods is epic in scale and impossible to put down.' Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures novels & author of Unbreakable

'Once you start you will not be able to stop with Mead's addictive writting style and her way of creating a world which you just sink into.' My Spin on Books