Violet Grenade by Victoria Scott
For Jessica, my marvelous assistant—
You loved this book first. You loved it best.
Thank you.
“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton,
you may as well make it dance.”
—George Bernard Shaw
MADAM KARINA’S HOME
FOR BURGEONING ENTERTAINERS
Entertainer Rankings Carnations (Pink) – Reside on the first floor.
Retain 10% of their profits.
Daisies (White) – Reside on the second floor.
Retain 12% of their profits.
Tulips (Yellow) – Reside on the third floor.
Retain 15% of their profits.
Lilies (Orange) – Reside in the west guesthouse.
Retain 20% of their profits.
Violets (Purple) – Reside in the east guesthouse.
Retain 50% of their profits.
Top Girl – Resides in the east guesthouse.
Retains 100% of her profits.
PART I
DOMINO’S RULES
FOR LIVING ON THE STREET
Stick by people worth knowing.
Take care of yourself first.
Always wear armor.
When in doubt, run.
Roll the dice.