A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearneโs 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 victimโs heartโas 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 Malcolmโalong with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolfโtrack down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead,ย 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 The Undying Legion
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โMonstrously entertaining.โโWit and Sin
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โThese books are just pure unadulterated fun.โโSlapdash & Sundry
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โAn impressive follow-up in the Crown & Key trilogy.โโBibliophage
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โA pulse-pounding ride.โโFaireโs Fair
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โA delightful read! . . . The Undying Legion combines a thrilling well-developed plot with spectacular action sequences, witty banter, and unlikely heroes that are fabulously unique and fascinating.โโGoldilox and the Three Weres
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โOnce I started reading, I couldnโt put it down. . . . This book was fantastic.โโWord Gurgle
Praise for Clay and Susan Griffithโs The Shadow Revolution
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โTeam Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!โโRT Book Reviews
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โA 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!โโFresh Fiction
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โWerewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn.โโEmma 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 magicโa must read for steampunk fans!โโShawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series
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