I Killed the King

In this YA fantasy duology opener, a tense all-night masquerade at Castle Avendell turns deadly when King Costis is found murdered amidst a coalition of nobles, magic users, and strange allies. With the castle sealed by a winter storm and no clear killer among them, six unlikely suspects must navigate suspicion and danger to uncover the truth before they become the next victims. Blending elements of mystery, magic, and political intrigue, the story offers a gripping locked-room whodunnit set in a richly imagined fantasy world.