Publication Date: Aug 2020

Synopsis:

By day, Dayo Temitrope is a swinging singer, an up-and-coming star with a shining career ahead of her. By night, she’s . . . well, she’s not sure, but whatever she does leaves her every morning with sore feet and worn-out shoes. And after six months, she’s had enough.

Enter Bastian Dennell, a private investigator just trying to get by. When Dayo hires him to find out where she goes at night, he’s sure it’s his big break: his chance to establish himself and get the funds to pay off his family’s debt. Plus, he gets to work with his favorite singer, even if she isn’t exactly what he expected. What could be better?

But first he has to solve the case — which means navigating a tangled web of strange dreams, fair folk schemes, and show business. It will take all Bastian’s wits, along with the shining talents of Dayo herself, to figure out the truth before the curtains close for good on Dayo’s career.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a fun fantasy retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale, set in a magical version of 1920s Chicago. A popular singer hires a private detective to solve a mystery, and they find themselves entangled in a world of dreams and nightmares, disguises, enchantments, and missing persons.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Mild – Kidnapping

Substance Use: Mild – Alcohol use

Prejudices: Mild

Religious Themes: Christian-based storytelling elements, along with elements of magic

Other Topics: None

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