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Lola St. James hat nur ein Ziel: das magische Turnier im Casino des Lügners zu gewinnen und dabei ein magisches Artefakt zu stehlen – für ihren Boss, den Dieb. Damit sie beim Turnier teilnehmen darf, muss sie allerdings ein tödliches Geheimnis als Wetteinsatz einbringen: Sie ist die totgeglaubte Tochter eines Gangsterbosses. Lola ist fest entschlossen, alles auf diese Karte zu setzen. Doch sie hat nicht mit dem Zauber, den Intrigen und den dunklen Versuchungen des magischen Casinos gerechnet – oder mit der unwiderstehlichen Anziehungskraft seines Besitzers.

Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament - a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets - made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles. Now, living under the pseudonym Astra, she is determined to prove herself and become a full-fledged Tentacle. But when a critical heist goes sideways, the only way forward is for Lola to compete in the Liar's Dice Tournament herself.

Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house. Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house's owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high–and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.

Myra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she's a portrait artist whose paintings alter people's bodies. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone. But one frigid night, the governor's wife discovers the truth and threatens to expose Myra if she does not complete a special portrait that would resurrect the governor's dead son. Once she arrives at the legendary stone mansion, however, it becomes clear the boy's death was no accident.