The Progeny
A Novel
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
From New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee, this gripping conspiracy thriller inspired by the legend of Elizabeth Báthory follows a woman who discovers she is descended from a notorious serial killer—and becomes the target of a deadly secret war spanning centuries.
Emily Jacobs has no memory of her past—but she knows one thing: someone is trying to kill her. As she races across Europe, she uncovers a shocking truth—she is part of a hidden lineage descended from Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous “Blood Countess.”
Now caught between rival secret societies—one sworn to protect her, another determined to eliminate her—Emily must unravel a four-hundred-year-old conspiracy rooted in power, violence, and survival.
As the past collides with the present, Emily is forced to confront not only the truth about her bloodline, but who she is meant to become.
Packed with adrenaline, intrigue, and unexpected twists, this suspenseful novel delivers a thrilling mix of history, identity, and danger.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestselling Tosca Lee (Iscariot) tosses readers into a bizarre tale of ancient secrets, underground networks, and life-or-death chases that, for some readers, will be irresistible and for others confusing and strange. Emily Porter wakes up in a tiny Maine cabin after receiving surgery to erase her memory, only to discover that the memories she erased have come back to haunt her in impossible ways. She has no idea why her life is in danger or whom to trust. As Audra her real name flees the cabin and finally the U.S. to Eastern Europe, the mysteries deepen and the killers become more ruthless. Can she really be tied to centuries-old cabals working at cross purposes to protect and destroy her and the secrets she holds but can't remember? Be prepared for riddles, enigmas, and puzzles that will keep readers mystified and, ultimately, satisfied. This novel will find purchase in general-market bookstores and draw Lee's fans in the Christian market too. Agency: Dan Raines and Meredith Smith, Creative Trust Ventures
