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  • Published: 25 June 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593524268
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99

These Deadly Prophecies





“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And Smoke

A twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.

“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And Smoke

A twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.

Being an apprentice to one of the world's most famous sorcerers has its challenges; Tabatha Zeng just didn’t think they would include solving crime. But when her boss, the infamous fortuneteller Sorcerer Solomon, predicts his own brutal death—and worse, it comes true—Tabatha finds herself caught in the crosshairs.

The police have their sights set on her and Callum Solomon, her boss’s youngest son. With suspicion swirling around them, the two decide to team up to find the real killer and clear their names.

But solving a murder isn’t as easy as it seems, especially when the suspect list is mostly the rich, connected, and magical members of Sorcerer Solomon’s family. And Tabatha can’t quite escape the nagging voice in her head asking: can she really trust Callum Solomon?

Nothing is as it seems in this quick-witted and fantastical murder mystery.

  • Published: 25 June 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593524268
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $24.99

Praise for These Deadly Prophecies


“A twisty mystery starring an endearing cast and infused with magic, told in a voice so witty and refreshing that it's impossible to stop reading. An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And Smoke

“Wry humor, zippy pacing, and witty banter. Moments of keen character insight lend heft to this lively and madcap mystery.” Publisher's Weekly

“A fun, zippy whodunnit...nods to Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers alongside Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.” —BCCB

“Tang’s fast-paced magical murder mystery is sure to delight fans of fantasy and mystery.” —SLJ

“Prophecies, pretty boys, and murder make for an astoundingly fun madcap mystery - no one weaves it together better than Andrea Tang.” —Gina Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Violet Made of Thorns

“Clever, humorous and suspenseful, These Deadly Prophecies is a deliciously dark brew of fantasy, mystery and romance, where the sleuths are young magicians, the clues are eerie prophecies, and the twists will keep you guessing until the very end.” —Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind

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