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Crown of Shadows

Relic Hunters #1 / 6
by Keri Arthur
Crown of Shadows (Relic Hunters #1) by Keri Arthur
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Never mess with the relics of the old gods… or the pixies who once guarded them.

After her mom’s disappearance six months ago, Bethany Aodhán has been running their tavern in old Deva—something her family had been doing ever since a light-fingered pixie lost them the job of guarding the treasures of the old gods eons ago.

Then her brother, Lugh, is attacked, his best friend murdered, and the tavern firebombed. A confrontation with a former lover leads to the discovery of another murder and a missing jewel from a godly relic, and Beth learns that the Éadrom Hoard—one of three godly hoards now guarded by the elves—has been stolen.

But this is no ordinary theft. Darker forces are at work, and they’re not only seeking the means to resurrect a god of destruction but the power to forever banish daylight. That power lay with Agrona’s Claws—three godly artifacts that, when used together, give the user full control over night itself.

With the webs of suspicion drawing ever tighter around them, Beth & Lugh—with the help of two sexy elves and a cantankerous old goddess who knows far more than she admits—race to find the missing artifacts before those intent on unleashing chaos.

It’s a race they must win, because it’s not just their lives on the line, but the fate of modern-day England.

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FantasyUrban FantasyShapeshifters
Release date: February 22, 2022

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Keri Arthur

Keri Arthur

In the shadowed spaces where magic meets mayhem, few authors conjure tension and tenderness with the same precision as Keri Arthur. Known for weaving the supernatural into gritty, emotionally rich narratives, Arthur has earned her place as a cornerstone of urban fantasy. Her breakout Riley Jenson Guardian series didn’t just capture imaginations—it helped shape a genre, fusing paranormal romance with high-stakes action and unapologetically complex heroines.

But Arthur’s world-building doesn’t stop with vampires and werewolves. Across dozens of novels and multiple series—including Lizzie Grace, Souls of Fire, and the newer Drakkon Kin Trilogy—she explores themes of identity, loyalty, and power in all its dangerous forms. Her characters, often women bound by duty and haunted by loss, walk the line between light and dark, navigating magical politics and personal reckonings with equal grit.

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Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Arthur began her creative journey in the quieter corners of everyday life. She once worked as a cook, and that grounded perspective—the sense of duty, resilience, and resourcefulness—echoes in her protagonists. While her stories dive deep into fantastical realms, there’s always something deeply human anchoring them: the weight of choices, the ache of loneliness, the fire of survival.

Arthur’s work has been translated into several languages, landed on bestseller lists, and continues to resonate with readers around the world. She remains a fiercely independent voice in speculative fiction, consistently delivering fresh takes on classic mythologies. Whether she’s introducing readers to ancient relics, bloodline magic, or dragon-kin royalty, she writes with a clear reverence for character-driven storytelling—and a knack for keeping readers up way too late.

For fans of atmospheric urban fantasy with teeth, heart, and heat, Arthur's stories offer a gateway to worlds that feel both wild and eerily familiar.

Relic Hunters

In Relic Hunters, Keri Arthur invites readers into a thrilling world where ancient artifacts hold the power to change everything—and where those who hunt them must navigate a deadly web of secrets, betrayal, and dark magic. At the heart of this gripping series is Sienna, a skilled relic hunter with a unique ability to trace the hidden paths of the supernatural. Her job? To track down lost artifacts with dangerous power, and in doing so, confront forces that have long been buried in the shadows.

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But when Sienna uncovers a relic that threatens to awaken a sleeping evil, she’s thrust into a race against time. With enemies closing in from all sides, and with an uneasy alliance forming between her and those she least trusts, Sienna must rely on her wits, her instincts, and the very magic she once thought she could control. The line between friend and foe blurs, and as the stakes rise, Sienna learns that some relics are better left forgotten.

With vivid world-building and complex characters, Relic Hunters blends supernatural mystery with pulse-pounding action. The series stands out for its sharp sense of intrigue, blending the exploration of powerful, ancient relics with the unraveling of dark secrets that tie back to Sienna’s own troubled past. It’s a tale where the past and present collide, where the consequences of every discovery could rewrite history—and where no one can be trusted, not even those closest to you.

Keri Arthur masterfully crafts a world where every relic has a story, and every character is haunted by their own secrets. As the story unfolds, readers are pulled into a dangerous world where trust is fragile and survival is uncertain, but the hunt for these powerful relics offers the only hope for redemption.

Perfect for fans of urban fantasy and dark mysteries, Relic Hunters offers an irresistible mix of suspense, supernatural intrigue, and character-driven drama. With each book, the stakes grow higher, and the truth becomes more elusive, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next chapter.


Relic Hunters consists of six books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Crown of Shadows (Relic Hunters #1)
Unrated
Sword of Darkness (Relic Hunters #2)
⧗ 9.00 / 2
Ring of Ruin (Relic Hunters #3)
⧗ 8.50 / 2
Shield of Fire (Relic Hunters #4)
⧗ 8.00 / 4
Horn of Winter (Relic Hunters #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Bia's Blade (Relic Hunters #6)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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