Inked in Onyx: A Twisted Fairy Tale
One fairytale down, one pirate-infested nightmare to go...
Molly, my ever-loyal falcon, Fetch, and I barely survived evil wizard Relyk and escaped Alabaster, only to get cannon-bombed into our next story. Literally. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell swoop in with a rescue, whisking us off to Neverland. At first, it’s all glitter and good times on an island straight out of a daydream…until they mention a magical clock they’ve been hunting.
The same clock I need to fulfill my destiny.
So we do what any desperate main characters would do—we steal their boat and vanish into the night to get a jump on finding the clock. Too bad we sail straight into the hands of pirates.
And here’s the real kicker: Their captain is the man I’ve been dreaming of since childhood.
The twist? He’s not charming. He’s not kind. He’s not even remotely sane.
He’s the most dreaded pirate of all time.
And he thinks I’m a boy.
Now we’re tangled in secrets, trying to blend in, plotting yet another escape—until I find out the man of my dreams is after the same enchanted clock. The one he stole from Peter Pan a decade ago and lost to a massive, man-eating crocodile…along with his hand.
With reluctant alliances, sea monsters, and an unholy attraction to an even unholier pirate, this story might end with a bang or me walking the plank.
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Shannon Mayer
Shannon Mayer is an author whose immersive storytelling and deeply atmospheric worlds have captivated readers of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and adventure. With a knack for blending heart-pounding action and richly layered characters, Mayer’s work transports readers to darkly enchanting realms where magic is real, and the stakes are often life and death.
Born in Canada, Mayer discovered her love for writing in her early teens, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she fully embraced her passion. What started as a hobby turned into a full-fledged career as Mayer began publishing her work in 2011, and she hasn’t looked back since. Her writing journey began with the Rylee Adamson series, an urban fantasy collection that quickly became a fan favorite. The series, which follows Rylee—a tracker with the unique ability to find anything—blends mystery, supernatural intrigue, and fierce emotional depth.
Inkbound
In Inkbound, Shannon Mayer weaves a darkly enchanting world where fairy tales are more than just stories—they’re the very fabric of reality. With each turn of the page, readers are drawn into a universe where the boundaries between the familiar and the fantastical blur, creating a thrilling backdrop for a series that’s as immersive as it is unforgettable.
Inkbound consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
