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Set in gritty 1990s Venice Beach, DAGGERS DON’T LIE by Samia Hayes is a twisty fantasy debut for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Holly Black.

Expert safecracker Alethea Foxhart can’t tell a lie—literally, thanks to the magic in her blood. And if someone else lies, she can smell it. When her grandmother is murdered, Allie learns she was involved in far shadier business than the illegal relics trade: Vivien stole a death-cursed dagger from the ruthless, magic-governing Blood Council decades ago. Now the Council expects Allie to find the dagger and return it to them before the wrong person unleashes its power. Problem is, long-lost family members who Vivien double-crossed are fighting to get to it first. Allie thinks she’s found an ally in the irresistible stranger she shared a sexy night with, but soon realizes Darius Cabrero has many secrets, including his very identity. She’d know if he was lying to her, but that doesn’t mean he’s telling her the whole truth. Yet he always seems to be there when she needs backup, wielding powerful magic of his own.  Allie must figure out who she can really trust—and who she’s willing to betray—in order to avenge her grandmother’s death, outwit her enemies, and stay true to her own magic.

Sexy, edgy, and full of heart, DAGGERS DON’T LIE injects powerful fantasy storytelling with a jolt of noir suspense and sizzling romance for undeniable crossover potential. (Please note, Sharon Pelletier of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret is the agent for this project.)