Project
Pandora (Assassin Fall #1)
by
Aden Polydoros
Publication
Date: August 1, 2017
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Tyler
Bennett trusts no one. Just another foster kid bounced from home to home, he’s
learned that lesson the hard way. Cue world’s tiniest violin. But when strange
things start happening—waking up with bloody knuckles and no memory of the
night before or the burner phone he can’t let out of his sight— Tyler starts to
wonder if he can even trust himself.
Even
stranger, the girl he’s falling for has a burner phone just like his. Finding
out what’s really happening only leads to more questions…questions that could
get them both killed. It’s not like someone’s kidnapping teens lost in the
system and brainwashing them to be assassins or anything, right? And what
happens to rogue assets who defy control?
In
a race against the clock, they’ll have to uncover the truth behind Project
Pandora and take it down—before they’re reactivated. Good thing the program
spent millions training them to kick ass...
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Excerpt:
“Shannon!” someone called as she emerged into the sunlight.
She flinched at the sound of her name, only to spot Tyler standing just
outside the glass-and-metal canopy that sheltered the metro entrance. With a
sigh of relief, she stepped off the escalator and hurried over to him.
“I can’t tell you how glad I am to see you,” she said once she reached
his side.
“It’s mutual.” He grinned, exposing those adorable dimples of his.
Compared to Hades, he was all warmth, both in his bronzed complexion and the
kindness of his expression. Even his cologne’s citrusy aroma had a far more
welcoming effect on her, soothing rather than unsettling her.
“Hey, can you tell me if some guy’s following me?” she asked, lowering
her voice. “He’s around our age. Black hair, blue eyes. Dressed all in black.”
Tyler’s smile faded, and he looked past her. “You mean the guy who looks
like he’s never heard of a comb? The one in the leather jacket?”
“Yeah.”
“He’s smiling at us.” Tyler’s hands tightened into fists, and his
clenched jaw cut hard lines in his face. “Did he do anything to you?”
“No, he was just talking weird on the subway,” Shannon muttered. “About
flowers and dating and stuff.”
His face paled with anger. “Was he sexually harassing you?”
“No. I don’t know.” She shook her head. “It’s probably nothing.”
“He’s coming over here,” Tyler said, and his dark, gold-flecked eyes
narrowed dangerously. He placed a hand on her wrist. “Let me deal with this.”
She turned to find Hades approaching them. In spite of the boy’s calm
gait, every movement of his seemed intentional, almost trained. No unnecessary
energy was exerted, and his right arm lingered at his side, steady.
To reduce the time it takes to reach his gun, she thought, surprising herself. Of all the theories she could come up
with, why would she assume that?
“Hello again,” Hades said warmly, looking from Tyler to her. “Why are
you two together? This can’t be a coincidence. Is this a test or something? Are
you doing a job?”
Every time his incandescent blue eyes fell on her, her gut squirmed in
discomfort. She was almost certain now that she had talked to him before, but
she couldn’t remember where.
“I heard you were harassing my friend here,” Tyler growled, stepping
forward. “Are you stalking her?”
Hades chuckled. “You know, you’re the second person this week who’s
accused me of being a stalker.”
“Shocking,” he said drily.
“I guess this means you’re Tyler Bennett now.”
A hint of confusion showed through Tyler’s scowl. “How do you know my
name?”
Hades grinned, visibly amused. “Whoever said that’s your name, Apollo?”
Aden
Polydoros grew up in Long Grove, Illinois, the youngest of three children.
Aden’s family moved to Arizona when he was in second grade. As a kid, he spent
much of his time exploring the desert near his home. When he wasn’t searching
for snakes and lizards, he was raiding the bookshelves of the local library. As
a teenager, Aden decided that he wanted to be a writer. He spent his free time
writing short stories. He was encouraged by his English teacher to try his hand
at writing a novel, which inspired him to begin PROJECT PANDORA. The YA
thriller is set for publication with Entangled Publishing in Summer of 2017. He
is represented by Mallory Brown of Triada US.
Giveaway:
·
Project Pandora Prize Pack (US) or
a $10 Amazon Gift card (INT)
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