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The next gripping, beautiful novel from acclaimed author Marcus Sedgwick.

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Anapra, Mexico.

Beyond the fence lies America, the Land of the Free. But freedom doesn´t come cheap.

Tonight, Arturo must gamble not only for his friend´s freedom, but for his friend´s life - while his own hangs in the balance.

Can he cheat Death herself?

A powerful and timely thriller set on the Mexican-US border.

Saint Death. She of pure bone and charcoal-black eye, she of absolute loyalty and neutral morality, holy patron to rich and poor, to prostitute and narco-lord, criminal and police-chief. A folk saint, a rebel angel, a sinister guardian.

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I really enjoyed Marcus Sedgwick´s strange and intriguing tale, told in rhythmical and compelling prose. David Almond

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Sedgwick, Marcus

Marcus Sedgwick used to work in children´s publishing and before that he was a bookseller. He now happily writes full-time. His books have been shortlisted for many awards, including The GUARDIAN CHILDREN´S FICTION AWARD, the BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD, the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD. Marcus lives in Cambridge and has a teenage daughter, Alice.

Find his website at www.marcussedgwick.com and follow him on Twitter @marcussedgwick

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