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The Dreadspire Secret: The Roots of Power

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cryptic firstbook mystery secret shadow thriller

Some secrets are meant to stay buried...
Lily Rose thought Dreadspire Academy was just a school. But when she discovers a cryptic book that whispers her name, she's drawn into a hidden world of dark magic, ancient puzzles, and long-forgotten secrets.
Together with her best friend, Theo, Lily must navigate the shadowed halls of the academy, uncovering mysteries that have been waiting centuries to awaken. But the deeper they delve, the more dangerous their discoveries become-and some truths may cost more than they ever imagined.
In The Dreadspire Secret: The Roots of Power, every shadow hides a secret, and every whisper could change everything. Are you ready to follow the call?All Rights Reserved

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