When Arcadia "Dia" Gannon, lands an internship at the enigmatic Louisiana Veda Foundation, she's thrilled but unprepared for the dark and mysterious world she's about to enter. Alongside six other teenagers chosen from around the globe, Dia is plunged into the heart of Veda's infamous, secretive game-making empire, Darkly. As the interns navigate this twisted and cryptic environment, Dia begins to question the true motives behind her selection and the hidden agendas of her fellow interns, discovering that the real game has only just begun. Marisha Pessl's Darkly is a gripping, intricate thriller that mirrors the complexity and intrigue of Veda's own creations.