Sugar Skulls
Lisa Mantchev & Glenn Dallas
New Adult Urban Sci-Fi/Dystopian
Skyscape
November 10, 2015
Welcome
to Cyrene, a city where energy is currency and music is the lifeblood of its
young citizens. Everyone lives on the grid, and the residents of the world’s
largest playground are encouraged to pursue every physical and emotional
pleasure imaginable.
Vee is the lead singer of the Sugar Skulls, an all-girl band that is
Corporate’s newest pet project. Micah haunts the city like a ghost after an
overdose of a deadly illegal street drug knocks him off the grid. When Micah
and Vee forge an immediate, undeniable connection, their troubled worlds
collide.
Trading concert stages for Cyrene’s rooftops and back alleys, they have to
evade vicious thugs and Vee’s possessive manager as they unravel the mysteries
connected to their dark pasts. And before the curtain falls, Micah and Vee will
bring the city to its knees in their desperate bid for love, home, and a future
together.
About the Authors
When
not working on puzzles for Penny Press or writing about them for
PuzzleNation, Glenn Dallas is an author of short stories and at
least half of one novel. After appearing in the acknowledgments of several
outstanding novels, he looks forward to returning the favor in the
future.
Lisa Mantchev is the acclaimed author of Ticker and
the Théâtre Illuminata series, which includes Eyes Like Stars,
nominated for a Mythopoeic Award and the Andre Norton Award. She has
also published numerous short stories in magazines, including Strange
Horizons, Clarkesworld, Weird Tales, and Fantasy. She lives
on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State with her husband, children,
and horde of furry animals. Visit her online at www.lisamantchev.com.
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This cover reveal for "Sugar Skulls" has me intrigued, especially the concept of a city where music is lifeblood and energy is currency - sounds like a really vibrant and potentially dangerous setting. The dynamic between Vee and Micah, and their journey through Cyrene's underbelly, hints at a compelling story. Speaking of compelling, I've been unwinding lately with a puzzle game called Block Blast. There's something so satisfying about clearing rows and keeping the board from filling up; it’s a simple pleasure that really helps clear my head. Do you find that urban sci-fi/dystopian settings often lend themselves well to exploring themes of control and freedom?
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