The Entity Game: An Aurora Donati Novel
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This book had been taken off the shelf by David Barrington. I didn’t know when he had done it, but it would have been after he realized he’d been betrayed by Barton Renwick and the people in his own agency and government. He’d begun the Entity Project as a means to ensure peace by enhancing the psychokinetic ability of a man he saw as an avenging angel, and ideally the next step in human evolution.
I removed the book from the shelf and opened it.
In an envelope, taped to the inside back cover, was the disc with Barrington’s notes on the Entity Project. I slowly peeled off the envelope, taking extreme care not to damage the book. It was a first edition, and no doubt Julian had treasured it, as he had his friendship with David.
I tucked the envelope and disc into my purse. I’d deal with it later.
My eyes went to the last line of Darwin’s work.
There is a grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed by the Creator into a few forms or into one; and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Shearin is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the SPI Files novels, an urban fantasy series best described as Men in Black with supernaturals instead of aliens, as well as the Raine Benares novels, a comedic fantasy adventure series. The Entity Game is the first in her new Aurora Donati thriller series.
Lisa is a greyhound mom, avid tea drinker, vintage teapot and teacup collector, grower of orchids and bonsai, and fountain pen and crochet addict. She lives on a small farm in North Carolina with her husband, four spoiled-rotten retired racing greyhounds, and enough deer and woodland creatures to fill a Disney movie.
Website: lisashearin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/LisaShearinAuthor
Twitter: @LisaShearin
PRAISE FOR LISA SHEARIN
Praise for Lisa Shearin’s SPI Files Novels
“Fresh and exciting, humorous and action-packed… Urban fantasy at its best.”
—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Daniels series
“Makenna Fraser brings Southern sass, smarts, and charm to the mean streets of Manhattan as she battles monsters and other magical beings.”
—Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin novels
“Plenty more gasp- and laughter-inducing adventures… This is a thrilling series, so hang on tight, for things are going to get seriously bumpy!”
—RT Book Reviews
“A word of warning, don’t start this book unless you have a solid block set aside as you simply will not be able to put it down.”
—A Book Obsession
“Shearin has been on my auto-buy list for years. She is able to combine humor, mystery, suspense, slow burn romance, high stakes, and her own spin on the supernatural into a cohesive whole. I’m addicted to finding out what will happen next in the SPI Files.”
—Bookpushers
“There is so much action that you can’t put this book down… Fun and truly great adventure stories.”
—Night Owl Romance
“There are twists, turns, danger, romance, action, but more importantly—lots of fun. Laugh out loud funny… A brilliantly addictive urban fantasy series.”
—Terror Tree
Praise for Lisa Shearin’s Raine Benares Novels
“Exceptional…Shearin has proven herself to be an expert storyteller with the enviable ability to provide both humor and jaw-dropping action.”
—RT Book Reviews
“The kind of book you hope to find when you go to the bookstore. It takes you away to a world of danger, magic, and adventure, and it does so with dazzling wit and clever humor. It’s gritty, funny, and sexy—a wonderful addition to the urban fantasy genre. I absolutely loved it. From now on Lisa Shearin is on my auto-buy list!”
—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Magic Shifts
“A wonderful fantasy tale full of different races and myths and legends [that] are drawn so perfectly readers will believe they actually exist. Raine is a strong female, a leader who wants to do the right thing even when she isn’t sure what that is…Lisa Shearin has the magic touch.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Tons of action and adventure but it also has a bit of romance and humor…All of the characters are excellent…The complexities of the world that Ms. Shearin has developed are fabulous.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“If you’re new to Shearin’s work, and you enjoy fantasy interspersed with an enticing romance, a little bit of humor, and a whole lot of grade-A action, this is the series for you.”
—Lurv a la Mode
“The book reads more like an urban fantasy with pirates and sharp wit and humor. I found the mix quite refreshing. Lisa Shearin’s fun, action-packed writing style gives this world life and vibrancy.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Lisa Shearin represents that much needed voice in fantasy that combines practiced craft and a wicked sense of humor.”
—Bitten by Books
“The brisk pace and increasingly complex character develop-ment propel the story on a roller-coaster ride through demons, goblins, elves, and mages while maintaining a satisfying level of romantic attention…that will leave readers chomping at the bit for more.”
—Monsters and Critics