The Shadow Cipher (York, #1)

by Laura Ruby

The true story of any city is never a single tale; it’s a vast collection of stories with many different heroes. But most storytellers believe that theirs is the only true story and that they are the only true heroes.

“Who enjoys being nice?” Tess said to the now-empty hallway.

Paper soaked up the ink, drank it in as if it were thirsty for it.

Which one was the right story? Which one was the real story? And how would you ever be sure, when everything could always start all over again?

“history is filled with horrors as well as wonders. And so are people.”

It was as if everyone was a Cipher. You could look for keys and clues, but you might never figure them out.