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Shadow and Son

By Gretchen Powell Fox
Series: Shattered Crown
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Throne of Glass meets The Return of the King in the highly anticipated conclusion to the Shattered Crown trilogy. The fragile peace across Arcanis is unraveling, and with the rise of an old foe, and ancient magic stirring, the future of the realm hangs by a... Read More
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Throne of Glass meets The Return of the King in the highly anticipated conclusion to the Shattered Crown trilogy.

The fragile peace across Arcanis is unraveling, and with the rise of an old foe, and ancient magic stirring, the future of the realm hangs by a thread.

Elyria Lightbreaker has paid a devastating price to save her loved ones. And now she must decide how much more of herself she is willing to give to save a world that has already taken so much.

Cedric Thorne scours the continent in search of the woman he loves. But he must face the terrifying possibility that saving her may mean becoming something unforgivable.

Bound by love but burdened by prophecy, Elyria and Cedric stand at the crossroads of Arcanis’s future. Together, they will confront a truth neither can escape: Not all wounds can be healed, and the price victory demands may not be worth paying.

This epic and sizzling romantasy series is perfect for readers who love:

  • Slow-burn romance
  • Enemies to lovers
  • Elemental magic
  • Morally grey characters
  • Found family
  • High stakes

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398561281

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scarlett Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Gretchen Powell Fox grew up with her head in the clouds and her nose buried in books. Now, she crafts fantastical stories, along with the fiery heroes destined to change them for the better. Her creative process involves sleeping fitfully and consuming copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids. You can usually find her crying when she’s happy, sad, mad, or excited; singing along to Taylor Swift; eating xiao long bao; or strumming her ukelele. Gretchen lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two wild, wonderful children. Visit her online at GretchenPowellFox.com and follow her @GretchenWritesBooks.

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