Tarnished
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Freedom comes at a cost ...
Ella was genetically engineered to be the perfect petβgraceful, demureβand kept. In a daring move, she escaped her captivity and took refuge in Canada. But while she can think and act as she pleases, the life of a liberated pet is just as confining as the Congressmanβs gilded cage. Her escape triggered a backlash, and now no oneβs safe, least of all the other pets. But sheβs trapped, unable to get back to Pennβthe boy she lovesβor help the girls who need her.
Back in the United States, pets are turning up dead. With help from a very unexpected source, Ella slips deep into the dangerous black market, posing as a tarnished pet available to buy or sell. If sheβs lucky, sheβll be able to rescue Penn and expose the truth about the breeding program. If she fails, Ella will pay not only with her life, but the lives of everyone sheβs tried to save ...
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Kate Jarvik Birch is a visual artist, author, playwright, daydreamer, and professional procrastinator. Her essays and short stories have been published in such literary journals as Indiana Review and Saint Annβs Review. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and three kids.
Eboni Flowers is an actress, singer, audiobook narrator, and teaching artist from Montgomery, Alabama. She was first bitten by the acting bug in a typical story of auditioning for the elementary school play in third grade and booking the lead role. Her work has addressed social issues, sparked provocative dialogue, and inspired people across the country.
