Kelly Keaton

The Wicked Within Kelly Keaton

Brief Description: In post-apocalyptic New Orleans, Ari continues her desperate quest to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries, but the relic both she and Athena seek to control is missing, amid rumors that an ancient power is on the rise. Publisher Marketing: Ancient lore leads to present danger in the final book of this dark and sexy paranormal romance trilogy about a descendent of Medusa, set in a richly reimagined New Orleans. Her fate is not set in stone. Having temporarily defeated Athena, Ari races to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries. Her one lead sends her on a quest for the Hands of Zeus, an ancient relic last seen in the charge of New 2's ruling elite, the Novem. But if there is one thing that Athena desires as much as revenge, it's the Hands of Zeus--and Athena always gets what she wants. Before either can locate the Hands, the statue goes missing, and a trail of blood follows those who once protected the relic's secrets. Ari knows that her city, her friends, Sebastian--her life--depend upon her finding the statue before Athena. And with rumors that an ancient power is on the rise, the statue may not be her only concern... Review Citations:

Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2013 (EAN 9781442493155, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 159 (EAN 9781442493155, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Keaton, Kelly Kelly is a multi-published author with nine novels currently in print. She writes the YA series, Gods & Monsters (Simon & Schuster), and the Charlie Madigan urban fantasy series (Pocket Books), which are written as Kelly Gay. She is a two-time RITA(r) Finalist, an ARRA nominee, a Goodreads Choice Award finalist, and has landed on the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance's Okra Picks list. Kelly is also a recipient of North Carolina Arts Council's fellowship grant in Literature. She lives in NC with her family. You can learn more about Kelly at www.kellykeaton.net.