In the third installment of the Talisman Wars series, Dakota takes his teenage daughter Kenna on dangerous missions in an attempt to prevent the war from spreading. But an encounter with mutated monstrosities reveals a new and powerful enemy whose plans are as secretive as they are terrifying. <br><br>When Dakota goes missing, Kenna must step up and locate him at any cost. She relies on new and old friends to help her, but the responsibility to save him falls directly on her shoulders. Frantic, she travels across the country in search of her dad ... and is willing to kill anyone who gets in the way.<br><br>Can she find him before it's too late?

The Circus Crown

“Dehydration,” Yuuki said eventually with a shaky voice. “They—umm—their bodies purge everything to try and get rid of the bacteria, and if they don’t get enough clean fluids and medical help, they die of dehydration.” She sniffed. “But it doesn’t make any sense. This place is knownfor its good medical care. Like, top of everybody’s list.”


Ken nodded slowly. “Whole city gets sick at once; no hospital can handle that.”‘


“We can’t help them, then. We gotta get out of here. Please? Let’s just go.”


The desperation in her voice didn’t fall on deaf ears, but Kenna wanted more. On a side street that looked nearly empty, she stopped the truck. “Stay inside, okay?”


“Ken!” she protested. But it made no difference.23


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