{"product_id":"we-are-the-beasts-hardcover-1","title":"We Are the Beasts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGigi Griffis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeaths and disappearances pile up as a mysterious beast stalks the French countryside and two girls seize an unlikely opportunity that just might save them all--or serve them up on a platter. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep into this chilling, historical horror inspired by the unsolved mystery of the Beast of G?vaudan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a series of brutal, mysterious deaths start plaguing the countryside and whispers of a beast in the mountains reach the quiet French hamlet of Mende, most people believe it's a curse--God's punishment for their sins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut to sixteen-year-old Jos?phine and her best friend, Clara, the beast isn't a curse. It's an \u003ci\u003eopportunity\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor years, the girls of Mende have been living in a nightmare--fathers who drink, brothers who punch, homes that feel like prisons--and this is a chance to get them out. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing the creature's attacks as cover, Jos?phine and Clara set out to fake their friends' deaths and hide them away until it's safe to run. But escape is harder than they thought. If they can't brave a harsh winter with little food... If the villagers discover what they're doing... If the beast finds them first... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThose fake deaths might just become real ones.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGigi Griffis writes edgy, feminist historical stories for adults and teens, including \u003ci\u003eThe Wicked Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Empress\u003c\/i\u003e, a Netflix tie-in. She's a sucker for little-known histories, \"unlikable\" female characters, and all things Europe. After almost ten years of semi-nomadic life, she now lives in Portugal with an opinionated Yorkie mix named Luna and a fancy blender that cost more than her couch. Her main hobbies are righteous anger, swearing, and gazing lovingly at the dog or the blender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 8.35 x 5.67 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397565366521,"sku":"9780593707722","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/CUVp8c9Tfe9780593707722_d0f9a42b-7d35-4a1d-845a-5030f294661b.webp?v=1770293358","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/we-are-the-beasts-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}