From the New York Times bestselling author comes an addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain.
Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.
But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.
Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand.
With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she's ever loved...the mage who dedicated her life to vengeance might just have to die for it.
About the Author
L. K. Steven is an award-winning author from the northernmost town in England. She has written several young adult novels as Laura Steven, such as Every Exquisite Thing, The Society for Soulless Girls, and Our Infinite Fates. When she’s not writing twisty SFF and horror, you can probably find her trail running, reading chunky fantasy novels, baking cookies, venturing on Pokémon Go safaris, playing old men at chess, or ignoring her husband and son to perfect her Stardew Valley farm. Silvercloak is her adult debut.
Industry Reviews
With an immersive world, compellingly flawed characters, and a taut exploration of what it means to be moral in an uncaring world, L.K. Steven gives us a dazzling (and frequently sizzling) new fantasy in SILVERCLOAK. Read it and join me in asking . . . how long until book two?
Kiersten White, No. 1 NYT Bestselling Author of Lucy Undying
In this sexy, beguiling, and wholly intoxicating novel, pleasure and pain commingle in a fantasy that crackles with vibrant and alluring energy. I slid into the world of Silvercloak with the ease of a breath, but leaving it is as impossible as removing one’s limb.
Dawn Kurtagich, award-winning author of The Madness and The Dead House
An absolute masterpiece – I’ve never read a fantasy like it
Imani Erriu, author of Heavenly Bodies
This will be your next fantasy obsession. Intricate world building, expertly woven with a thoroughly unique magic system, Silvercloak propels you through twists and turns with an ending you will not see coming
Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass & Blade
One of the best fantasies I’ve ever read
Jordan Gray, author of Bitten
Lush, dangerous and utterly addictive
Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms
Lovely, lush, intricate and thoughtful. Reminds me of a favourite writer from childhood, and I do not make Diana Wynne Jones comparisons lightly!
Sarah Rees Brennan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Long Live Evil
A cut-throat tale, with searing enemies-to-lovers and magical espionage, set in an exquisitely detailed world
Megan Scott, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Temptation of Magic
