Empire of Shadows

📖 The Scoop

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans...From USA Today bestselling paranormal author Sarah M. Cradit comes Empire of Shadows, Volume 5 in the bestselling witches family saga, The House of Crimson & Clover. Not a standalone story, Empire's plot makes the most sense only after having the prior volumes.Two dynasties clash for power. Only one empire can emerge.In a time now legend, a sacred vow united the Farværdig and the Tuatha Dé Danann. One race born of fire, the other risen from nature. Together, they enjoyed centuries of peace and prosperity, under the protective blanket of this hallowed oath.But when war came to the doorstep of the Tuatha, the Farværdig turned their backs. Expelled from their lands, those Tuatha who were not extinguished went into hiding, later re-emerging in secret as the Quinlans. The broken vow took its toll on the Farværdig, dividing the race into two factions: those willing to fall to heel of new restrictive laws, and rebels determined to restore the peaceful values of their kind.In the midst of years of strife that follows, a Prophecy emerged, promising hope. Unite the races once more, and right the ancient wrong.As the shadows of age and myth are exposed, the Deschanels find themselves deeply enmeshed in this war. Their bloodline and futures closely intertwined with both races, each member of the family must uncover their own vital role in fulfilling the Prophecy or risk decimation.The Saga of Crimson & Clover:A sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series List:-> The House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & Sullivans-> The Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.-> Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.-> And many more to come...Visit www.sarahmcradit.com for the latest information, news, and updates.The House of Crimson and Clover Series:This is the recommended reading order for the series.Prequel: The Storm and the DarknessPrequel: ShatteredVolume I: The Illusions of EventideVolume II: BoundVolume III: Midnight DynastyVolume IV: AsunderVolume V: Empire of ShadowsVolume VI: Myths of MidwinterVolume VII: The Hinterland VeilVolume VIII: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume IX: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume X: House of Dusk, House of DawnCrimson & Clover Lagniappes (Series Bonus Stories):Lagniappes are standalone stories that can be read in any order.St. Charles at Dusk: The Story of Oz and AdrienneFlourish: The Story of Anne FontaineSurrender: The Story of Oz and AnasofiyaShame: The Story of Jonathan St. AndrewsFire & Ice: Remy & Fleur FontenotDark Blessing: The Landry TripletsPandora's Box: Jasper and Pandora BroussardThe Menagerie: CylerA Band of Heather: Colleen and NoahThe Ephemeral: Autumn SullivanBanshee: The Story of Giselle DeschanelBox Sets:The PrequelsThe House of Crimson & Clover Volumes I-IVThe House of Crimson & Clover Volumes V-VIIThe House of Crimson & Clover Volumes VIII- XLagniappes Collection ILagniappes Collection II

Genre: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary (fancy, right?)