
Shadowblack
Sebastien De Castell
(Author)Description
Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands.
When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next.
The second novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.
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For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne
Product Details
Publisher | Orbit |
Publish Date | August 21, 2018 |
Pages | 384 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780316525817 |
Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.4 X 1.1 inches | 0.7 pounds |
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Reviews
"A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish."--Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger
"A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series"--B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog
"A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight."--Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger
"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."--James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger
"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."--Kirkus on Spellslinger
"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"--Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger
"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters."--Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger
"There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run."--The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger
"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!"--Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"--New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger
"We can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the ground running."--Starburst on Spellslinger
"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read."--RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger
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