Beyond a Darkened Shore

Vikings meets Frostblood in this romantic historical fantasy stand-alone from author Jessica Leake.

The ancient land of Éirinn is mired in war. Ciara, princess of Mide, has never known a time when Éirinn's kingdoms were not battling for power, or Northmen were not plundering their shores.

The people of Mide have always been safe because of Ciara's unearthly ability to control her enemies' minds and actions. But lately a mysterious crow has been appearing to Ciara, whispering warnings of an even darker threat. Although her clansmen dismiss her visions as pagan nonsense, Ciara fears this coming evil will destroy not just Éirinn but the entire world.

Then the crow leads Ciara to Leif, a young Northman leader. Leif should be Ciara's enemy, but when Ciara discovers that he, too, shares her prophetic visions, she knows he's something more. Leif is mounting an impressive army, and with Ciara's strength in battle, the two might have a chance to save their world.

With evil rising around them, they'll do what it takes to defend the land they love...even if it means making the greatest sacrifice of all.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/10/2018
ISBN: 9780062666260
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.60d

Review Citations: Booklist 12/01/2017 pg. 53
School Library Journal 02/01/2018 pg. 104
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2018
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2018 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Publishers Weekly 06/04/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw