Twisted Pawn (Deluxe Edition)

Twisted Pawn (Deluxe Edition) is L.J. Shen’s dark romance about Tierney Callaghan and Achilles Ferrante, an assassin mafia heir whose former love has betrayed him. The listing describes deluxe design details and a 480-page English edition, while customer feedback praises its characters and twists but is divided on pacing.

At a glance

The story centres on Tierney Callaghan and Achilles Ferrante, former lovers on opposing sides of a betrayal involving the Feds.
The deluxe edition is described as having designed edges, inside-cover designs and a coloured piece of artwork of the couple.
The listing gives a print length of 480 pages.

Price

$24.49Save 18%

Reference price: ~~$29.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Decorative edition details offer more visual appeal than a standard presentation, according to the listing.
Customer feedback highlights layered characters, an engaging story and twists.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Edition	Deluxe
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	April 7 2026
Language	English
Print length	480 pages
ISBN-10	1464252068
ISBN-13	978-1464252068

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	13.97 x 3.05 x 20.96 cm
Weight listed	454 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a dark mafia romance involving former lovers, betrayal and an assassin mafia heir.
Collectors who value designed edges, inside-cover designs and character artwork.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer consistently brisk pacing, as customer feedback on pacing is mixed.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 19,446 ratings

5 stars49%49%
4 stars34%34%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars3%3%
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and absorbing, with praise for its twists, layered characters and emotional impact. Opinions on pacing are mixed, so readers who want a consistently fast-moving plot may find that an important distinction. The listing identifies a 480-page dark mafia romance, but those features do not establish that every reader will find its pace or story equally compelling.

Positive themes

Readers praise the engaging story, twists and layered characters.
Feedback also describes the book as emotionally affecting.

Mixed feedback

Pacing divides readers. Some want to keep turning pages, while others find sections drag.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes this deluxe edition?

The listing says it includes designed edges, inside-cover designs and a coloured piece of artwork of the couple.

What is the story about?

The listing describes a dark romance between Tierney Callaghan and Achilles Ferrante, an assassin mafia heir, shaped by betrayal and their past relationship.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 480 pages.

What do customers say about the pacing?

Feedback is mixed. Some readers describe being eager to continue, while others say parts of the story drag.