Books with title Sea of Shadows

A compelling and inventive novel set in a world where science and magic are at odds, by Robin McKinley, the Newbery-winning author of The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword, as well as the classic fantasy titles Beauty, Chalice, Spindle’s End, Pegasus and Sunshine Maggie knows something’s off about Val, her mom’s new husband. Val is from Oldworld, where they still use magic, and he won’t have any tech in his office-shed behind the house. But—more importantly—what are the huge, horrible, jagged, jumpy shadows following him around? Magic is illegal in Newworld, which is all about science. The magic-carrying gene was disabled two generations ago, back when Maggie’s great-grandmother was a notable magician. But that was a long time ago. Then Maggie meets Casimir, the most beautiful boy she has ever seen. He’s from Oldworld too—and he’s heard of Maggie’s stepfather, and has a guess about Val’s shadows. Maggie doesn’t want to know . . . until earth-shattering events force her to depend on Val and his shadows. And perhaps on her own heritage. In this dangerously unstable world, neither science nor magic has the necessary answers, but a truce between them is impossible. And although the two are supposed to be incompatible, Maggie’s discovering the world will need both to survive.“A delightful read.”—Publishers Weekly “Bound to appeal.”—Kirkus Reviews

Destiny and darkness collide in this romantic, sweeping new fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok's lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna's survival depends on the world believing she is dead.But that doesn't stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.

Horace Carpetine does not believe in ghosts.Raised to believe in science and reason, Horace Carpetine passes off spirits as superstition. Then he becomes an apprentice photographer and discovers an eerie—and even dangerous—supernatural power in his very own photographs.When a wealthy lady orders a portrait to place by her daughter's gravesite, Horace's employer, Enoch Middleditch, schemes to sell her more pictures—by convincing her that her daughter's ghost has appeared in the ones he's already taken. It's Horace's job to create images of the girl. Yet Horace somehow captures the girl's spirit along with her likeness. And when the spirit escapes the photographs, Horace discovers he's released a ghost bent on a deadly revenge. . . .

Destiny and darkness collide in this romantic, sweeping new fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok's lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna's survival depends on the world believing she is dead.But that doesn't stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.

Our world burns with war.In the west, the people of eternal sunlight invade the darkness, armed with swords, arrows, and torches. In the east, the children of endless night fight from the shadows. Soldiers of sunlight and dwellers of darkness. Their war flares across the world of Moth.And I am torn between them.My father was born in the sunlight. My mother is a daughter of the night. I am a child of dusk, a stranger to both camps. As fires burn and blood spills, I must heal this shattering world. Yet how can I stop a war between day and night when a separate war rages within me--a clash between my sunlit and moonlit halves?

New. See scans and description. New York: McElderry Books, 2017. ISBN 9781534406162, that being the Exclusive Barnes & Noble edition, which includes a deleted scene (8 pp.), of Lord of Shadows - The Dark Artifices, Book 2, by Cassandra Clare. Hefty octavo, illustrated jacket (with chart of runes on its inside, flap to flap), black cloth boards with metallic blue spine imprinting, 708 pp. ( 699 + 1 + 8 pp. 'deleted scene'). This is a true stated first edition, first printing, as well as the Exclusive B&N Edition; see scan of copyright page. Brand spankin' squeaky new; never read, handled only for scanning and description for this listing. See all scans (8). Note that the apparent blotches and flaws on the jacket are the jacket art as selected by the publisher, not actual flaws and blotches. In sealed storage, on premises, of course; expedited shipment available. 'Lord of Shadows' is the second title (after 'Lady Midnight') in Clare's 'Dark Artifices' trilogy; the third, when it is published, will be titled 'The Queen of Air and Darkness'. The trilogy is also the fourth series in Clare's 'The Shadowhunters Chronicles'. Yes, there will be a quiz, and you are responsible for this material. Collectible stated First Edition and First Printing example, and of course still more collectible as the exclusive B&N edition. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. L2

The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art. And he is the city's most accomplished artist, his talents required from alleyway to courtly boudoir. For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned the hard way to judge people quickly - and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint. But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins' world of dangerous politics and strange magics - and cultivate a flair for death.

The Guild of Navigators has ruled the Aion Sea for centuries, using their fleet of mystical ships to collect trade for the Aurelian Empire.Now the Emperor is dead.For Calder Marten, Captain of The Testament, the Emperor’s death is not an end, but an opportunity. He and his crew seek the legendary Heart of Nakothi, an artifact that could raise a second Emperor…and earn Calder a fortune.But they’re not the only ones who want the Heart.The Consultant’s Guild, an ancient order of spies and assassins, will stop at nothing to keep the world in chaos. They seek to destroy the Heart, and prevent the world from uniting under a single Emperor ever again.On the seas, a man works to restore the dying Empire.In the shadows, a woman seeks to destroy it.Will you explore the seas here with Calder? Or will you walk the shadows with Shera, in the parallel novel "Of Shadow and Sea"?

For fans of Holly Black, Sarah J. Maas, and Leigh Bardugo comes this epic fantasy tale of hidden identities, forbidden love, and a fierce heroine who won't be underestimated. To save a unicorn, Cora must face her past. To save a kingdom, she must fight for her future.Evil threatens the land of Lela, and only one suspects the truth—Princess Cora. She speaks out but finds herself disowned and left for dead. Taken in by witches, she starts a new life learning to hone her magic. But when she discovers unicorns are being starved and mutilated, her past comes back to haunt her. She’ll have to face it…and a deadly foe.Prince Teryn must unite his kingdom with an allied neighbor or risk invasion. Marriage is a favorable solution, especially if it’s with the stunning princess to the west. To win her heart, he’ll have to hunt down three unicorns. That’s nothing for true love, right? He thought he knew the answer…until he meets a feisty young witch in the woods who changes everything.Cora and Teryn find themselves entangled and at odds in the dangerous forests of Kero. Can they band together? Or will a deadly plot destroy their kingdoms before they can save the ones they love?Unveil the mystery, romance, and adventure in the kingdoms of Lela, where unicorns hold untold light magic, but a dark sorcerer seeks to manipulate it to his own ends. The twists and turns in SHADOWS OF LELA will keep you turning the pages — a thrilling beginning to this epic fantasy trilogy.BUY SHADOWS OF LELA TO EMBARK ON A MAGICAL JOURNEY TODAY!Then continue the LELA TRILOGY with BOOK TWO, VEIL OF MIST, followed by BOOK THREE, SHADES OF PROPHECY.

Sophie’s world is shattered when disaster bankrupts her family. She’s still reeling from the news when she’s offered an unexpected solution: Mr Argenton, a wealthy stranger, asks for her hand in marriage.Marrying Mr Argenton will restore her family’s fortunes and save them from scandal, but condemns Sophie to a life in Northwood, a vast and unnaturally dark mansion situated hours from civilisation.Sophie struggles to adjust to her new position as mistress over the desolate house. Mr Argenton’s relatives are cold, and Mr Argenton himself is keeping secrets. Even worse, the house is more than it seems.Mr Argenton’s young cousin, Elise, draws terrifying images. Doors slam. Inhuman figures slink through the forest surrounding the house. A piano plays in the middle of the night. Blood drips from the ceilings.Sophie is inevitably pulled towards the terrifying truth: Northwood’s ancient halls are haunted by the family’s long-dead ancestors. The malevolent spirits—produced by grisly deaths—resent her intrusion into their home.Trapped in Northwood and desperate for an escape, Sophie’s fate is further complicated as she finds herself irrevocably drawn to the tall, dark-eyed man she married. She suspects her feelings are returned, but Mr Argenton is hiding the truth about the house—and his secrets are so dangerous that they might just be unforgivable.

Prophecies foretell of a great demon who will someday emerge to destroy the world. Only one man possesses the power to stop it.And he has no idea.In the lawless land of Tarmerria, only the strong survive. Eric, the simple son of a blacksmith, learns this awful lesson the day his village is attacked by horrific black-winged monsters. But the monsters aren't simply wreaking havoc. They're searching ...For him.Surrounded by enemies on all sides, Eric must place his trust - and his life - in the hands of a mysterious girl who may be his only chance to fulfill his destiny. If they can survive long enough.This book is intended for mature audiences.