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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents CITY OF THE PLAGUE GOD, an adventure based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology written by Sarwat Chadda, author of the Ash Mistry series."An epic worthy of Gilgamesh. Chadda brings attention to the less well-recognized mythology of ancient Mesopotamia with engaging humor and wit."--Kirkus ReviewsThirteen-year-old Sik wants a simple life going to school and helping at his parents' deli in the evenings. But all that is blown to smithereens when Nergal comes looking for him, thinking that Sik holds the secret to eternal life. Turns out Sik is immortal but doesn't know it, and that's about to get him and the entire city into deep, deep trouble. Sik's not in this alone. He's got Belet, the adopted daughter of Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, on his side, and a former hero named Gilgamesh, who has taken up gardening in Central Park. Now all they have to do is retrieve the Flower of Immortality to save Manhattan from being wiped out by disease. To succeed, they'll have to conquer sly demons, treacherous gods, and their own darkest nightmares."Featuring gods and goddesses, and importantly, Muslim heroes, this #OwnVoices tale eerily echoes our pandemic presents; but readers will find escape in the entertaining balance of an apocalyptic setting with irreverent humor."--School Library JournalLook for these other best-selling Rick Riordan Presents titles:

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In the heart of ancient India, lies the mysterious and cursed city of Bhogavati, known as the City of the Plague God. Its very mention sends shivers down the spines of even the bravest souls. But destiny has a twisted plan when young archaeologist, Dr. Mira Sawhney, finds herself drawn into its dark embrace.

As Mira delves deeper into the city's forgotten history, she uncovers a terrifying truth. Bhogavati is not just an abandoned ruin; it is a place where ancient evils still lurk, waiting to be awakened. And when a team of scientists unleash a long-buried secret, the city's curse is rekindled, threatening to unleash chaos upon the world.

With each step Mira takes, she finds herself trapped in a web of conspiracies, betrayals, and supernatural horrors. Haunted by visions of the past, she must confront her own inner demons while battling against the malevolent forces that seek to possess her soul.

As the lines between reality and illusion blur, Mira must race against time to uncover the secrets of the Plague God before the city's curse consumes her and the world falls prey to its deadly grip. Will she be able to break the cycle of death and destruction, or will Bhogavati claim another victim in its eternal reign of terror?

In "City of the Plague God," Sarwat Chadda weaves a gripping tale of ancient curses, forbidden knowledge, and the indomitable spirit of a woman who dares to challenge the forces of darkness.