Defy the Dusk Release Bash with Danielle L. Jensen

When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will defy the dusk.
About this Event

Gather round at First Parish for a release-day celebration of #1 New York Times bestselling author, Danielle L. Jensen’s latest debut! is a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology. Hear Danielle in conversation about creating the story of the Sundered world, where there are two options: Ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night. When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk.

Be the first to get your hands on this stunning first edition hardcover features designed sprayed edges and endpapers, a custom foil-stamped case, and a deluxe jacket with foil at the day-of-release celebration.

Tickets include a pre-signed copy of Defy the Dusk. In lieu of a meet and greet line, Danielle will provide special bonus art prints with each book.

EVENT DETAILS

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Grab your pre-signed copy of Defy the Dusk, settle in, and get ready for a great discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Danielle will dive into Defy the Dusk.
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
• 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.

ACCESSIBILITY

Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged

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BOOK PICKUP POLICY

If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 30 days after the event date.

We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Danielle L. Jensen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, A Curse Carved in Bone, and the Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in twenty-one languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.

ABOUT DEFY THE DUSK

When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom comes the first book in a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology.

“Propulsive and unstoppable, Defy the Dusk is a furious machine of a book, with a tremendous heart at its core.”—Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tempest

In the Sundered world, there are two options: Ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night.

Twenty years ago, Lirien’s magic fractured the world and unleashed nocturnal creatures that brought civilization to its knees. Amidst the carnage came salvation: The most powerful survivors were invited to board Dawnrider, a high-speed rig that would deliver those aboard into a new era.

The rest of humanity was left to die.

Instead, a king rose from the darkness to lead them.

In the years since, Lirien has dedicated her magic to Dawnrider while secretly plotting to overthrow the tyrant who rules the rig with an iron fist. But just as Lirien is ready to strike against him, she is violently abducted by Vox—the king of the feralists.

The mercurial Vox gives her two choices: Fight the creatures that hunt the night or be fed to them. Lirien agrees to join his ranks, but embarks on a strategy of seduction that will return her to Dawnrider.

Yet as Vox pushes the limits of her magic, Lirien begins to question whether defying the dusk is the true path to salvation. Intoxicated by both Vox and his war against the night, Lirien must decide where her loyalties truly lie—and how far she’s willing to go for redemption.

Book One of The Sundering Duet

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