Marie Lu presents 'Mortal Things'

Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them Third Place Books welcomes Marie Lu—bestselling author of more than 15 novels, including Legend, Red City, The Young Elites, Warcross, Skyhunter, and Stars and Smoke—for the release of a new novel YA novel: Mortal Things. Rebecca Ross calls Mortal Things "A riveting, magical read that is impossible to put down.” This stunning first edition features a foiled jacket – a must-have for collectors everywhere! Tickets are required in advance. What you need to know: • Marie will sign additional books during the signing line. • Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite. Pre-ordering the book will NOT grant you access to the event. • If you purchase a ticket but are unable to attend the event, your book will be placed on hold at our Lake Forest Park store. You may request to have your book transferred to our Ravenna or Seward Park neighborhood stores. Additional books by Marie Lu will be available for purchase at the store. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book in advance! Having trouble registering? See Eventbrite's troubleshooting FAQ here. About Mortal Things. . . Rose Lin Fairchild didn’t believe in gods, but one chose her anyway. Rose despises Raven, the god of Death. His mysterious commands. His mercurial moods. His closed heart. But most of all, she loathes that she was forced to become his Harbinger, a human mercenary tasked to fulfill their god’s every want and whim. Still, she would do it again, because being a Harbinger is the only thing keeping her best friend alive. When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm's spotlight as Raven's heir. This is her chance to free her friend once and for all. But in order for her to ascend, she must first prove herself to the other gods—and the one person standing in her way is a fellow Harbinger. Étienne Beauchard is notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks. Rose can’t stand that he is the one assigned to test her abilities, but as their initial hostility evolves into an intense attraction, they find that the gods’ secrets go deeper than they ever expected. Something is wrong in the immortal world, something that threatens to break their bond and engulf them all in war. As Rose and Étienne fight to uncover the truth and trust each other with their hearts, they realize that everything hinges on the same question: How far would you go to save the person you love? Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 15 novels, including Legend, Red City, The Young Elites, Warcross, Skyhunter, and Stars and Smoke. She graduated from the University of Southern California and initially jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. About Third Place Books Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events.