A new threat faces the world of Erdas in this continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. Something ancient and evil has awoken from beneath the world of Erdas. Shrouded in shadow and older than memory, just a sliver of its power can destroy with a touch. Even the spirit animal bond, the sacred link between humans and animals that keeps Erdas in balance, is under threat. Four young heroes, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan, are determined to stop it. Together with their spirit animals, they embark on a desperate journey that takes them deep underground and to the far corners of the world. As friends and allies fall around them, the four have no choice but to push forward and confront this darkness. If they stop to look back, they'll see the truth: Evil already has them surrounded. V.E. Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels for readers of all ages, including City of Ghosts,Tunnel of Bones, and Bridge of Souls; Everyday Angel: Three Novels; the Shades of Magic series, which has been translated into over 15 languages; This Savage Song and Our Dark Duet; and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 40 weeks. Victoria can often be found haunting Paris streets and trudging up Scottish hillsides. Usually, she's tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up stories. Visit her online at veschwab.com

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