K.A. Merson

Author

The Language of the Birds

A gifted but idiosyncratic teenager must unlock fiendish puzzles, pore through occult texts, and unearth buried clues—all while reckoning with the outside world in ways she never has before—as she pursues an ancient secret in this brainteasing, YA/adult conspiracy thriller.

When Arizona learns her mother’s been kidnapped and finds a cryptic test...

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Praise

"A wondrous unstoppable read, knitted with bookish ciphers and puzzles, alchemy and poetics, all starring a brave, funny, unfiltered young woman whose differences are her greatest gifts—and the keys to deciphering some very dark secrets."

– Matthew Sullivan, bestselling author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

"A high-stakes treasure hunt and an intricate puzzle box of a novel filled with hope, history, and all kinds of heart . . . a delight for readers who enjoy sifting through clues and poring over evidence alongside the hero, racing to see which of you can crack the mystery first."

– Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One

"A thrilling page-turner full of heart and unforgettable characters . . . The Language of the Birds is a must-read for fans of puzzle books and intelligent suspense."

– Meg Shaffer, bestselling author of The Wishing Game and The Lost Story

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