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Heir to the Shadows

Heir to the Shadows

Book 2
Black Jewels Trilogy

Ace Books





Library Edition available as audio bookavailable as ebook
 




PREVIOUS US COVERS


Heir to the Shadows 1999Heir to the Shadows 2007
 


INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS


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Heir to the Shadows, Germany
 

COVER COPY

The Blood have waited centuries for the coming of Witch, the living embodiment of magic. But Jaenelle, the young girl prophecy spoke of, is haunted by the cruel battles fought over her future power. For not all the Blood await her as a savior. Some dismiss her as myth. Some refuse to believe. And some would use her, making her a puppet to their whims.

Only time, and the love of her guardians, have healed Jaenelle’s physical wounds. But her mind is still fragile, amnesia providing a shield from the terrors of her childhood. Nothing, however, can shield her from her destiny. And soon the day of reckoning will come. When her memories return. When her magic matures. When she is forced to accept her fate.

On that day, the dark Realms will know what it means to be ruled by Witch.


REVIEWS

"[The Black Jewels] series . . . has long been celebrated for its dark sensuality and focus on female characters. . . . [The books] remain crucial foundations of the romantasy genre and paved the way for what followed."
—Paste

“Daemon, Lucivar, and Saetan ooze more sex appeal than any three fictional characters created in a long time.”
-- The Romance Reader

“Bishop seems to delight in turning fantasy conventions on their heads…still darkly opulent, often exotic.”
-- Locus

“Ms. Bishop’s striking magical concepts and powerful images are wonderfully leavened with unexpected dash and humor, creating an irresistible treat for fantasy fans.”
-- Romantic Times



 

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