

Readers have asked for a sequel to many of my books, but especially Companions of the Night, Dragon's Bait, and Smart Dog. 2005/2006 (Florida) Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (grades 6 - 8 division).


It's riveting reading for experienced gamers and tyros alike." - Kirkus (starred review) * "Though Giannine is repeatedly (to her vast annoyance) forced to start over after being "killed,"she learns from her mistakes, survives increasingly tricky, sometimes hilarious, challenges, and wins both crown and life at the last possible moment by not only overcoming opponents, but by using newly developed diplomatic skills to win allies. Scroll down to read the entire page, or click on a link to go directly to: While playing a total immersion virtual reality game of kings and intrigue, 14-year-old Giannine learns that demonstrators have damaged the equipment to which she is connected, and she must win the game quickly or she will die in the real world.
