- Science fiction, Fiction, Magic, Revenge
A LIFELONG WAR Alyssa ana'Raisa is the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, a queendom embroiled in a seemingly endless war. Hardened by too many losses, Lyss is more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, she goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life. If her gamble doesn't pay off, she could lose her queendom before she even ascends to the throne. A LIFE IN PERIL Across enemy lines in Arden, young rising star Captain Halston Matelon has been fighting for his king since he was a lytling. Lately, though, he finds himself sent on ever more dangerous assignments. Between the terrifying rumors of witches and wolfish warriors to the north and his cruel king at home, Hal is caught in an impossible game of life and death. THE SHADOW OF DEFEAT Set in the world of the acclaimed Seven Realms series, this is a thrilling story of the unfathomable costs of war, the allure of dark magic, and two principled and conflicted characters drawn together despite everything they stand to lose. This description comes from the publisher. This is the second book in the Shattered Realms series, following *Flamecaster*; the Shatter Realms series follows the Seven Realms series, which begins with *The Demon King*.
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- First published
- 2007
- Pages
- 551
- Publisher
- randomhouse, HarperCollins Publishers, HarperTeen
- Editions
- 6
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780062380982
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Cinda Williams Chima writes fantasy for teens of all ages, including the Shattered Realms, Seven Realms, and Heir Chronicles series. Her critically acclaimed books have appeared on numerous state awards lists. She lives in North Carolina and is always working on her next novel. (Chima, "Children of Ragnarok", 2022)
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