"I have no shortage of uncertainties, but there's one thing I know for a fact: the Vermillion Keep is definitely haunted." In the aftermath of the broadcast, Eddie lives in a secluded Unseen community with a bounty on her head, unable to shake the haunting pain of losing Ren. Her life has been sliced to pieces and bandaged with hazy memories. When a Chaser attack forces Eddie out of hiding, she stumbles into an Agent on a quest for answers. In exchange for her help, he offers something irresistible. Their secret deal could either turn her life around or leave everything she loves in ashes. But Eddie's not the only one with a secret. Every step the Unseen takes toward justice makes the Presidency retaliate stronger, and both sides begin to crack from within. Trust wanes on every front, forcing all players to face the consequences of their hidden motives. Can Eddie extinguish the blaze of deception, or will she fan the flames? In this action-packed, romantic sequel, Julia Rosemary Turk deals another captivating hand in her world of cards. Cut Deck explores the path from trust to uncertainty, safety to terror, and sparks to an all-consuming fire.