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Crown of Shadows

Court of Midnight and Deception, Book 1

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Crown of Shadows

By: K. M. Shea
Narrated by: Avery Caris, Charlie Thurston
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The fae of the Night Court are desperately searching for a new monarch to crown before the Court collapses.

I couldn’t care less.

I’ve done everything I can to bury my fae blood and embrace my human half. That changes when some fae nobles show up on my doorstep and announce that I’m the next Queen of the Night Court.

Becoming an unwilling fae queen? Check. Inheriting a terrible mess? Double check.

The Court is almost bankrupt, my citizens’ favorite hobby is backstabbing one another, and I don’t know who I can trust since someone keeps trying to assassinate me.

Speaking of assassins, I get introduced to the best in the business—a fae lord nicknamed the Wraith. His deadly profession means he fears no one. The only reason he doesn’t kill me on the spot is he’s also a member of the Night Court, and the Court’s magic protects me. But that doesn’t prevent him from trading verbal barbs with me whenever we meet.

And if cat herding all these uncooperative fae and chatting with assassins wasn’t enough, I’m required to get married as part of some archaic Court law. This “queen” gig is the worst!

Supposedly I can choose anyone to marry, but with all the infighting I need someone who is neutral and won’t provoke more political power struggles.

So, why do I keep thinking of a certain assassin?

Court of Midnight and Deception is a complete trilogy that takes place in the Magiford Supernatural City universe. It features fae, werewolves, vampires, and wizards! This trilogy is packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow-burn romance between a reluctant fae queen and the assassin who tried to kill her.

©2021 K. M. Shea (P)2022 K. M. Shea
Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Royalty Magic Witty Assassin
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I loved this book and I am looking forward to the next one. Great world building.

Great book

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This is book one of three but also, one of a set based around Magiford. I just find them easy to listen too (or read) and the humour makes me smile.

Love the main character

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Lots of fun, a relatively lightweight fantasy but well written and very enjoyable. There’s lots of lightweight fantasy out there, but most of it isn’t very good. This is.

I’m really enjoying this author

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nothing at all. brilliant from being to end. looking forward to the next in the series

the humour

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