The Shadow Commission (Dark Arts)

The wizards of the Cold War must uncover a secret cabal responsible for the Kennedy assassination in The Shadow Commission, New York Times bestselling author David Mack's globe-spanning historical fantasy sequel to The Iron Codex.November 1963. Cade and Anja have lived in hiding for a decade, training new mages. Then the assassination of President Kennedy trigger a series of murders whose victims are all magicians—with Cade, Anja, and their allies as its prime targets. Their only hope of survival: learning how to fight back against the sinister cabal known as the Shadow Commission.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Wall Street Journal

“This twisty novel puts a new spin on conspiracy theory.”

SFF World For The Iron Codex:

“The Dark Arts series is a thoroughly entertaining saga.”

SFF World For The Midnight Front:

“Bottom line, The Dark Arts is turning out to be a blast of a series and I can’t wait to read the next installment, The Shadow Commission.”

Brian Staveley, author of The Emperor’s Blades

“Action-packed... Emotionally and intellectually engaging, as well as viscerally satisfying." ―RT Book Reviews A rollicking, high-stakes adventure with action tailor-made for the movies.”

Kirsten Beyer, New York Times Bestselling author of Children of the Storm

“Smart and surprising―fun and fascinating speculation grounded in familiar history, a rich and textured variation on the magical arts, and complex characters struggling to fight the good fight. I loved it."

Kirkus Reviews

“Propulsive...Equal parts brimstone and gunpowder.”

Publishers Weekly

"Mack is a skilled storyteller with a gift for vivid and visceral action."

R. S. Belcher, author of The Six-Gun Tarot

“The Dark Arts series hits the ground running. Exciting and smart, David Mack's secret history of World War II and the occult heroes and villains that fought it will keep you up well past midnight.”

Ilana C. Myer, author of Last Song Before Night

“An epic thrill ride, taking us deep into a compelling, hypnotic vision of history as it might have been. Powerful, fast paced, and engaging.”

Richard Baker, author of Valiant Dust

"An exciting, secret struggle of occult powers and military action. Can't wait for the next one!"

About the Author

David Mack is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels and novellas, including the Star Trek Destiny and Cold Equations trilogies. Beyond novels, Macks writing credits span several media, including television, film, short fiction, magazines, newspapers, comic books, computer games, radio, and live theater. Mack resides in New York City with his wife, Kara.

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