A. Y. Chan grew up in Canada's Greater Toronto Area reading all the middle grade and young adult books she could get her hands on. To this day, those remain her favorite genres. After achieving her black belt in Taekwondo, she explored other martial arts, such as Wing Chun, Hapkido, and Muay Thai. These days, she continues her martial arts training some mornings, writes in the afternoons, takes long walks to muddle out plot points, and falls asleep reading.

"Action-packed prose mimics the cinematic high-intensity atmosphere of a classic martial arts film, while Mo's desire to connect with her father acts as a driving force in this adrenaline pumping series opener."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Chan has created a brave, athletic girl whose realistic struggles with her identity and what she's capable of will resonate. Readers will find themselves rooting for Mo's success and enthralled with the relatable characterization that fills the pages. An exciting mystery-adventure story that packs a punch."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Action fans will get a kick out of this marvelous martial arts mystery and its theme that heart is as important as height."-- "Booklist"

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2024-06-04

Length: 309 pages