Hope has spent her entire life on the run, but no one is chasing her. In fact, no one even knows she exists. And she’ll have to keep it that way. It’s safer.
Even though mortals think the gods have disappeared, Olympus still rules. Demigods are elite hunters, who track and kill monsters. And shadow-demons from the Underworld prey on immortals, stealing their souls for Hades.
When tragedy destroys the only security she’s ever known, Hope’s life shatters. Is it the fulfillment of Apollo’s curse, or is she being hunted?
Forced to hide, alone this time, Hope pretends to be mortal. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her secret safe— and her heart protected. But when Athan arrives, her world is turned upside down.
With gods, demigods, and demons closing in, how long can a monster stay hidden in plain sight?
Join Hope on her unforgettable journey to discover what it means to live and her daring fight to break Apollo’s curse. Previously released as Curse of the Sphinx.
The Sphinx series is filled with Greek gods, monsters, demigods, action and romance. It challenges the concepts of fate, true love, and what defines courage and heroes. This series is perfect for teens or young adults at heart.
"This book is AMAZING! I read it everywhere. It is the perfect mixture of young love, survival, and mythology."
- DELUXE, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★
"The story is addicting and emotionally engaging. I found that I was invested in the extremely well developed characters and and the complex plot. I could not put the book down."
- Hannah, The Not So Public Library ★★★★★
"I can't explain how much I loved this book! I've been really wanting more Greek mythology ever since my obsession with the Percy Jackson series and this did not disappoint!"
-Britt, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
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Review
"A fresh and captivating take on Greek mythology!" -Ednah Walters, USA Today Bestselling Author of Runes
"In CURSE OF THE SPHINX, an exciting tale of a monster trying to live as a normal girl, Wagner manages to blend high school, romance, and Greek mythology in a satisfying brew of a debut. Highly recommend! --A.G. Henley, Author of the bestselling Brilliant Darkness series
"A fast-paced read with myth and reality seamlessly woven together to create a story that will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson. I can't wait to see what's next for Hope!" -Jen McConnel, Author of Daughter of Chaos
Curse of the Sphinx is YA fantasy with a dollop of mythology, some romantic fare and a young girl trying to make it on her own in a world that stands against her. Ms. Wagner gives us just enough information to mentally take us down several possible avenues, not sure which will be the correct one until the next book in the series. Wonderful writing, geared toward young adults, without too much overpowering angst. I was hooked by the possibilities that could be explored!
Dii @ Tome Tender Book Blog
About the Author
Raye Wagner writes young adult urban fantasy with a mythology twist. She's a big fan of both the Percy Jackson series (shocker) and the Twilight saga (gasp), and those two series might have led her to pursue her dream of writing teen fiction.
Raye's a big believer in realistic characters and draws on her background in healthcare to ensure that her strong protagonists are believably flawed and act rationally. She loves reading paranormal romance so there's bound to be some kissing in her books. That being said, Raye writes for all ages, so it's still a clean romance. ;) Raye also relies heavily on her martial arts training (3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do) to pen realistic fight scenes with believable consequences.
Raye loves to hear from readers. You can connect with her via Facebook (Raye Wagner), Twitter (@rayewagner), Instagram (rayewagnerauthor), or her website: rayewagner.com
Description:
Hope has a deadly secret…
Hope has spent her entire life on the run, but no one is chasing her. In fact, no one even knows she exists. And she’ll have to keep it that way. It’s safer.
Even though mortals think the gods have disappeared, Olympus still rules. Demigods are elite hunters, who track and kill monsters. And shadow-demons from the Underworld prey on immortals, stealing their souls for Hades.
When tragedy destroys the only security she’s ever known, Hope’s life shatters. Is it the fulfillment of Apollo’s curse, or is she being hunted?
Forced to hide, alone this time, Hope pretends to be mortal. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her secret safe— and her heart protected. But when Athan arrives, her world is turned upside down.
With gods, demigods, and demons closing in, how long can a monster stay hidden in plain sight?
Join Hope on her unforgettable journey to discover what it means to live and her daring fight to break Apollo’s curse. Previously released as Curse of the Sphinx.
The Sphinx series is filled with Greek gods, monsters, demigods, action and romance. It challenges the concepts of fate, true love, and what defines courage and heroes. This series is perfect for teens or young adults at heart.
"This book is AMAZING! I read it everywhere. It is the perfect mixture of young love, survival, and mythology."
- DELUXE, Amazon reviewer ★★★★★
"The story is addicting and emotionally engaging. I found that I was invested in the extremely well developed characters and and the complex plot. I could not put the book down."
- Hannah, The Not So Public Library ★★★★★
"I can't explain how much I loved this book! I've been really wanting more Greek mythology ever since my obsession with the Percy Jackson series and this did not disappoint!"
-Britt, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
**
Review
"A fresh and captivating take on Greek mythology!" -Ednah Walters, USA Today Bestselling Author of Runes "In CURSE OF THE SPHINX, an exciting tale of a monster trying to live as a normal girl, Wagner manages to blend high school, romance, and Greek mythology in a satisfying brew of a debut. Highly recommend! --A.G. Henley, Author of the bestselling Brilliant Darkness series "A fast-paced read with myth and reality seamlessly woven together to create a story that will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson. I can't wait to see what's next for Hope!" -Jen McConnel, Author of Daughter of Chaos
About the Author
Raye Wagner writes young adult urban fantasy with a mythology twist. She's a big fan of both the Percy Jackson series (shocker) and the Twilight saga (gasp), and those two series might have led her to pursue her dream of writing teen fiction.
Raye's a big believer in realistic characters and draws on her background in healthcare to ensure that her strong protagonists are believably flawed and act rationally. She loves reading paranormal romance so there's bound to be some kissing in her books. That being said, Raye writes for all ages, so it's still a clean romance. ;) Raye also relies heavily on her martial arts training (3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do) to pen realistic fight scenes with believable consequences.
Raye loves to hear from readers. You can connect with her via Facebook (Raye Wagner), Twitter (@rayewagner), Instagram (rayewagnerauthor), or her website: rayewagner.com