Powerhouse adult fantasy author R. A. Salvatore and Erika Lewis deliver a sweeping, action-packed, romantic pre-Arthurian tale of the origins of magic (and Merlin), perfect for fans of Falling Kingdoms and Seraphina.Magic needs a spark.And Maggie’s powers are especially fickle. With no one to help her learn to control her magic, the life debt that she owes stretches eternally over her head, with no way to repay it.Until she meets Griffin, the king’s champion, infamous for hunting down the draignochs that plague their kingdom.Neither has any idea of the destiny that they both carry, or that their meeting will set off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of the life they know—and all of history thereafter.This epic, romantic tale will enchant readers and draw them into a thrilling world of star-crossed lovers, magic, destiny, and the paths we choose.
Publishers Weekly
"Breathless, blood-soaked, and brutal."
BooklistPraise for R.A. Salvatore:
“Lauded adult fantasy author Salvatore ventures, with Lewis, into young-adult fiction with this standalone title… Hand this to your diehard dragon fans.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“All readers will find pure, often heart-racing enjoyment as they are drawn into Salvatore’s beautifully crafted world.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Salvatore fans will rejoice.”
Nerds on Earth
“Engagingly written, inclusive of those outside the lore, and leaving much to be discovered in future installments.Timeless is a fantastic place for newcomers to the Drizzt series to onboard as well as a continuation of a beloved and iconic character’s story.”
Washington Book ReviewPraise for Erika Lewis’s Game of Shadows:
“Packed with fighting, intrigue, suspense and thrills [...] It is a compulsively readable fantasy novel. Readers of fantasy novels will simply rejoice.”
Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“A fantastical journey that I didn’t want to end!”
Stan Lee, Author, Actor, and Former President and Chairman of Marvel Comics
“It’s impossible to put this riveting page-turner down!”
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.”
Steven Gould, author of Jumper
“Riveting from the start.”
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- Release Date TBD
- Authors R. A. Salvatore, Erika Lewis
- Language English
- Company HarperCollins
- Dimensions 13.21 x 3.05 x 19.81 cm
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