Game of Shadows: A Novel

A young man plagued by the ability to see ghosts races to save the mythological land of Tara from a terrible fate in Erika Lewis's stunning fantasy debut, Game of ShadowsEthan Makkai struggles with an overprotective mother who never lets him out of her sight, and a terrifying secret: he can see ghosts. When his mother is kidnapped to the uncharted continent of Tara, he sets out to save her; a journey that leads him to the hidden lands, and straight into the arms of a vicious sorcerer who will stop at nothing until he controls Tara. It’s an arduous road, but Ethan doesn't travel it alone; a cousin he never knew he had and a sword-slinging healer who'd rather fight than mend bones both insist on helping him. Together, they dodge imprisonment, battle beasts Ethan thought only existed in nightmares, and accept help from the beings he’s always sought to avoid: ghosts. This L.A. teen must garner strength from his gift and embrace his destiny if he’s going to save his mother, the fearless girl he’s fallen for, and all the people of Tara.

Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A fantastical journey that I didn’t want to end!”

Stan Lee, author, editor, actor, and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics

“It’s impossible to put this riveting page-turner down!”

R. A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of The Hunters Blades novels

“This book’s got heart . . . a wonderful adventure.”

D.J. MacHale, New York Times bestselling author of Pendragon and The SYLO Chronicles

“One of those thrilling tales you can’t put down . . . the perfect blend of imaginative world-building and nonstop action wrapped up in a compelling mystery.”

Chris Hardwick, Comedian, TV Host, Founder and CEO of Nerdist Industries

“Smart, fun, and addictive, Ethan's Makkai’s voice drags you in, and the rich world makes you never want to leave."

John Barrowman & Carole Barrowman, authors of the Hollow Earth trilogy & Conjuror

“We were hooked. This is an adventure story for the ages.”

Steven Gould, author of Jumper

“Riveting from the start.”

Dara Hellman, Lecturer, Celtic Studies Program, University of California, Berkeley

“Lewis has created a whole new world that is at once exciting and affecting. . . . She weaves a web of mythology that is both reminiscent of the Celtic world and redolent of the unique creation of a rich and fertile imagination.”

About the Author

Erika Lewis grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, where she spent most of her childhood riding her dirt bike through Fort Ward, the Union Army Civil War stomping grounds. She graduated from Vanderbilt University and went on to earn a master’s degree from Georgia State University and an advanced certificate in creative writing from Stony Brook University. The author of Game of Shadows, The Color of Dragons, Firebrand and more, The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts is her middle grade debut. You can visit her online at www.erikalewis.com.

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