Gameboard of the Godsis the first thrilling instalment in the Age of X series fromNew York Timesbestselling author, Richelle Mead

In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America. Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military's most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills.

Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders and soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.

The Age of X is a brand new fantasy series containing all the mythological intrigue and relentless action of the bestsellingVampire AcademyandBloodlinesYA series, and is sure to delight fans of Chloe Neill and Jim Butcher.

Praise for Richelle Mead:
'The book is fast-paced and suspenseful'Booklist

'An engaging read, with an unusually tangible, believable, living story world, featuring a protagonist of unexpected depth and sympathy' Jim Butcher (on Succubus Blues)

Richelle Mead, theNew York Timesbestselling author ofVampire Academy, lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and baby.Gameboard of the Godsis the first in theAge of X seriesand Richelle's first adult novel.