The Undying Legion: Crown & Key

The Undying Legion: Crown & Key

A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearneâ€™s Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.
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With a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead?
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When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London church, he enlists the help of magician-scribe Simon Archer and alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther. Studying the macabre scene, they struggle to understand obscure clues in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics carved into the victimâ€™s heartâ€”as well as bizarre mystical allusions to the romantic poetry of William Blake. One thing is clear: Some very potent black magic is at work.
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But this human sacrifice is only the first in a series of ritualized slayings. Desperate to save lives while there is still time, Simon, Kate, and Malcolmâ€”along with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolfâ€”track down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead,Â a powerful Egyptian mummy, and serpentine demons, the necromancer proves an elusive quarry. And when the true purpose of the ritual is revealed, the gifted allies must confront a destructive force that is positively apocalyptic.

Praise for Clay and Susan Griffithâ€™s The Shadow Revolution
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â€œTeam Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!â€â€”RT Book Reviews
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â€œA fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion!â€â€”Fresh Fiction
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â€œWerewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn.â€â€”Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series
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"A thrilling read! Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magicâ€”a must read for steampunk fans!â€â€”Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series
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â€œWhat happens when you kick off a new urban fantasy series with a fantastic setting and unique characters, and you throw in some dangerous, supernatural creatures, evil madmen, murder and mayhem? You get a kick-ass book to read. . . . I want more, please!â€â€”Book Swoon
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â€œIf summer blockbuster action movies existed back in the Victorian era, they would look a lot like The Shadow Revolution. This book doesnâ€™t mess around. . . . Highly recommended.â€â€”The BiblioSanctum
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â€œOne hell of a read . . . [With] unforgettable characters and magic around every bend, this truly was a breath of fresh air.â€â€”My Guilty Obsession
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â€œThe story is pretty fast-paced, the mystery intriguing and refreshingly surprising, and the action thrilling. [The Shadow Revolution] pulls you in and barely lets you up for air, and I love the intensity of that kind of storytelling.â€â€”Refracted Light
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â€œSo good that I wonâ€™t be surprised if this book series is opted to be a TV show or movie with an accompanying video game! Great storytelling, great plot and most of all great book!â€â€”Marienela
Country USA
Brand BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer Del Rey
Binding Mass Market Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-06-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345540485

Country	USA
Brand	BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer	Del Rey
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2015-06-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345540485

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