"Will captivate fantasy readers. There is much more to explore in this amazing world from the acclaimed author of Vicious." - Library Journal, starred review, on A Darker Shade of Magic
Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell's
possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four
months since Rhy was wounded and the Dane twins fell, and the stone was
cast with Holland's dying body through the rift, and into Black London.
In many ways, things have almost returned to normal, though Rhy is more
sober, and Kell is now plagued by his guilt. Restless, and having given
up smuggling, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events,
waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as she
always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games - an extravagent international competition of magic, meant to
entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries - a
certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port.
But while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the
Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. After all, a shadow that was gone in
the night reappears in the morning, and so it seems Black London has
risen again - meaning that another London must fall.
