A Game of Noctis

A Game of Noctis 

Athaneum Books, 320 pgs., ISBN: 9781665930192,

Grades 5 and up

In the city of Dantessa, social standing and wealth is determined by a persons’ score in the Great Game; a high score will guarantee fame and comfort, but a score of zero will earn banishment. When Pia’s Gramps is banished, she must team up with a group of ragtag misfits trying to compete in the Great Game Tournament. Should they win, Pia will be able to save her grandfather and allow them to both live in comfort - but should they fail, the consequences are dire. In order to win, her team must not only defeat the other teams playing in the games, but Lady Death herself. And the games do not seem to be designed in their favor…

Deva Fagan

Deva Fagan is the author of fantasy and science fiction books for all ages. She has written 8 novels, including A Game of Noctis, with a 9th book set to publish later in 2025. Deva lives in Maine with her husband and dog.

Author Website: https://devafagan.com/