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In the first book of the Bargainer series, Callypso Lillis is a siren who has been collecting black beads on her wrist for the last seven years, magical IOUs for favors she has received. The King of the Night always collects his debts, and for one of his clients, he has never asked for repayment. When Callie finds the Bargainer in her room, they rekindle an old romance, but something is happening in the Otherworld. Fae warriors are going missing, and only the women are returned, each in a glass casket with a child clutched to their breast. The Bargainer needs the help of the siren he spurned long ago, but his foe has a taste for exotic creatures, and Callie just happens to be one.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The captivating Bargainer series begins with this mesmerizing tale!

Callypso Lillis, a siren with an extraordinary dilemma, bears a burden that extends from her wrist to her distant past. For the past seven years, she has been diligently amassing a bracelet of black beads, each representing a magical IOU for favors bestowed upon her. The only way to fulfill these obligations is through either the repayment of the favors or the ultimate sacrifice—death. Once repaid, the beads will disappear forever.

The Bargainer, a mysterious figure known for his ability to acquire anything desired, is the go-to person for those seeking favors. He operates with a unique business model: he offers his services for a price, and it is widely believed that he always collects what is owed. However, there is one client who has managed to evade repayment until now.

When Callypso unexpectedly encounters the Bargainer in her room, she is greeted with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. At first, it seems like a simple gesture—a chaste kiss exchanged for a single bead—but it holds the promise of something more. For the Bargainer, it is not just about rekindling an old romance; something mysterious and sinister is happening in the Otherworld. Fae warriors are vanishing, and only the women are returned, each encased in a glass casket, with a child clasped to their breast. Whispers among the slaves circulate of an evil that has been awakened, and the Bargainer knows that he must act to save his people.

However, his quest for salvation is complicated by the fact that his nemesis has a peculiar taste for exotic creatures, and Callypso happens to be one. The Bargainer must enlist the help of the siren he once spurned, but he must also be cautious of the dangers that lie ahead. As Callypso becomes more involved in the quest to save the Otherworld, she realizes that she may be in grave danger, and she must use all of her powers to protect herself and those she cares about.

The Bargainer series promises to be a thrilling and suspenseful journey, filled with magic, mystery, and danger. With each installment, readers will be captivated by the intricate plot, the complex characters, and the breathtaking world-building. Prepare to be transported to a realm where anything is possible and the stakes are high, as the Bargainer battles against forces beyond his control to save his people and protect the Otherworld from the evil that has been awakened.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399720090