A special edition hardback of the first book in the multi-million-copy bestselling Shepherd King duology.
An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.
But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it.
As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
This special edition includes:
- New foiled front cover design
- Foil on coverboard design
- Full colour digital edges
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Full colour designed endpapers
Tropes
- 🌑 Gothic Forest
- 🖤 Cursed Magic
- ⚔️ Dangerous Alliance
- 🃏 Ancient Magic
- 🫶 Slow Burn
- 👑 Royal Intrigue