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Lone Player · Book 2.5 – Aaron’s Prequel

Deadwood Burning

Young AdultDystopianThriller

When the Cut’s spy turns up dead, seventeen-year-old Aaron volunteers to replace him, stepping into a mission that could save his people or destroy them.

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As a huge fan of the Lone Player series, this was such a treat to read. I love Aaron’s character and Julia does a wonderful job telling his backstory.
Katie ★★★★★ Goodreads
This was a fantastic read that gave unique insight into Aaron as a character... There is so much context added to enrich the world we know from Lone Player and Cut Deck.
Abbey Heron ★★★★★ Goodreads
Deadwood Burning introduces a whole cast of new characters, including diabolical villains and many more victims to the system.
Caitlyn ★★★★★ Goodreads
About the story

Seventeen-year-old Aaron has grown up at the Cut.

Without a tracker, he has no place in society, but the thought of hiding at the rebel base forever feels like torture.

So when the Cut’s spy turns up dead and leadership calls for a replacement, Aaron eagerly volunteers. Armed with a false tracker and a name he can barely recall, he steps into the world he’s long been denied.

His mission: infiltrate the Corps, the very organization hunting his people. Success could change everything for the Cut—but failure could cost everyone he loves.

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Lost Island Press
Pages
474
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Nikki Kahl
CrimeDetectiveForbidden RomanceFound FamilyFuturisticMilitaryMorally Gray
OutcastsPolitical IntrigueRevengeSecret IdentitySurvivalUnlikely Allies
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Julia Rosemary Turk
About the author

Julia Rosemary Turk is the author of the Lone Player series. Born and raised in Northern California’s wine country, Julia currently lives with her family (and two adorable dogs) as a full-time content writer and avid indie music enthusiast. She also has chronic Lyme disease and co-infections and is passionate about raising awareness. When she’s not working on her next novel, Julia enjoys spending time outside, going on long drives, and brainstorming book ideas with her brothers.

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Lone Player
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Cut Deck
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Deadwood Burning
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