{"product_id":"book-l870","title":"The Contest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGillian Charles, a puzzle-solving prodigy, was just a child when she lost Miscellany’s Contest. Now an adult, she is invited to compete again … but this time there is more than just her pride at stake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eGillian has left puzzles entirely behind and barely ekes out a living while trying to support her sick mother. Until her childhood nemesis appears with an offer she can’t refuse—fifty thousand dollars to return to Miscellany and investigate a cheating scandal in The Contest sequel, Season Two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eGillian soon discovers things aren’t so straightforward. Former Contestants run Season Two and with investment and expansion in the cards, they’ll do anything to avoid a scandal. Meanwhile Sebastian Luna, head of Miscellany, still spins his webs of confusion, offering Gillian the future she always wanted—but only if she plays by his rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eWith her mother’s circumstances growing more dire, and mounting pressure to sweep the accusations under the rug, Gillian finds childhood games can be all the more treacherous for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Jeff Macfee does not disappoint with this crackling debut.”\u003c\/em\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Segura\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSecret Identity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":50200519508272,"sku":"ZEl870","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":50200519541040,"sku":"ZMl870","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/l870-cover.jpg?v=1759876067","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-l870","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}