At the behest of Professor Lucinda, Claire Darksage and Tiska the Fairy journey to the Altheria Kingdom’s Magic Academy to aid an old friend, Professor Rezzabel. But dark forces have already breached the gates: Penumbra Spawns stalk the halls, and one of the realm’s seven guardians has been brutally slain.
A forbidden power is at work: Penumbra Magic. Born from a shadow-pact, this ancient curse drains the life force of the living to raise the dead. Now, Claire must navigate treacherous landscapes and uncover secrets guarded by a foe who has been pulling the strings from the shadows.
Accompanied by a mysterious talking cat, a defiant young princess, and a resolute royal inspector alongside his young sub-inspector, Claire will discover that some truths are darker than she ever imagined. Beware: in a kingdom built on sorcery, the deadliest threats often wear the most familiar faces.
Work in progress.
