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Ellie Marney
Ellie Marney writes young adult fiction, often with mystery and thriller elements. Her book The Killing Code is a popular example of her work in the genre. Marney's stories often feature strong characters in suspenseful situations.
All Aces
Synopsis
A teenage contortionist and a young cardsharp risk danger to right a family legacy of injustice....
Nineteen-year-old contortionist Ren Putri is committed to circus, study and self-discipline - in that order. But after being rescued from a carnival fire by cardsharp Zep Deal, she's overwhelmed by some highly disorderly thoughts. Zep has a long history of trouble, and now he's been suspected of sabotaging the circus that's become his whole life. Ren is already coping with family, and keeping secrets of her own - but she can't resist a mystery. Will Ren's penchant for solving puzzles bring the case against Zep to rights, or will digging further into the bad blood between rival carnivals only put them both in danger?
Circus Hearts - Step. Right. Up.
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Characters
Ren PutriProtagonist
A disciplined nineteen-year-old contortionist who is determined to solve the mystery of a carnival fire and clear the name of the young cardsharp who saved her.
Zep DealProtagonist
A talented young cardsharp with a troubled past who is suspected of sabotaging the circus that has become his home.
Angus DealAntagonist
Zep's despicable father, whose criminal actions and past sabotage threaten the safety of the circus community.