{"title":"Linda Kao","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Linda Kao, a promising voice in the world of Young Adult literature. Known for her engaging storytelling and deeply relatable characters, Linda Kao has a unique ability to weave intricate narratives that captivate readers from the very first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut novel, \u003cem\u003eA Crooked Mark\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for crafting suspenseful and emotionally resonant tales. This young adult book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of navigating adolescence. With its intriguing plot and compelling character arcs, the book provides a poignant exploration into the complexities of teenage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a young adult yourself or simply young at heart, Linda Kao's work offers a fresh voice in the genre, combining contemporary issues with timeless storytelling. Explore this captivating collection and discover the thought-provoking worlds she creates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-crooked-mark-by-linda-kao-9780593527597","title":"A Crooked Mark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Crooked Mark\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark and sinister debut YA novel about a teen boy who must hunt down those marked by the devil - including the girl he has fallen for, now in paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Neal Shusterman and Kendare Blake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Crooked Mark\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Rae Winter, who should be dead. Some say that walking away from the car crash that killed her dad is a miracle. However, seventeen-year-old Matthew Watts knows that the forces of Good aren't the only ones at work. The devil, Lucifer himself, can mark a soul about to pass on, sending it back to the land of the living to carry out his evil will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatt has grown up moving from town to town alongside his father, hunting anyone who has this mark. They have one purpose: find these people and exterminate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter helping his father for years, Matt takes on his own mission: Rae Winter, miracle survivor. But when Matt starts to fall for Rae and make friends for the first time in his life, he's not sure who or what to believe anymore. How can someone like Rae—thoughtful, smart, and kind—be an agent of the devil?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the lines between reality and fantasy, myth and paranoia blur, Matt confronts an awful truth... What if the devil's mark doesn't exist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605837304044,"sku":"9780593527597","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8265763482399.jpg?v=1751447787"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/linda-kao.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}