A Stage Set for Villains

The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her. When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime - a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality - Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life. But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain. Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them. And Riven's might end in blood. Vibes of A Stage Set for Villains: Theatre setting Who's the villain? Enemies-to-lovers Dark atmospheric fantasy Mind blowing twists 'Absolutely thrilling. Be ready to be hooked from the first page to the shocking end' New York Times bestselling author Elise Kova Rezension As enthralling as it is unique, A Stage Set for Villains will have you spellbound! New York Times bestselling author, Mai Corland Autorenportrait Shannon J. Spann is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author from Virginia, where she grew up as one of six sisters and spent most days crafting stories in the woods (and subsequently performing them for anyone who would listen). A lifelong fan of ghost stories, old movies, and all things theatrical, Shannon now lives in NYC, where she can most often be found wandering Central Park or exploring her local bookstore. You can find her on Instagram @ShannonJSpann and on TikTok @ShannonJSpannAuthor