Empire of Night

In this dark fantasy sequel to the bestselling Sea of Shadows, twin sisters deal with romance and politics as they fight to save their kingdom.Sisters Moria and Ashyn are the Keeper and Seeker of Edgewood. Or at least they were.Their village is gone. Their friends have betrayed them. And now they are all but prisoners in court, forced to watch and wait whilst the emperor decides whether to help the children of Edgewood, who remain hostages of the treacherous Alvar Kitsune.But when the emperor finally sends the girls on a mission to rescue the children—accompanied by Prince Tyrus and a small band of men—the journey proves more perilous than any of them could have imagined. With lies and unrest mounting in the empire, Moira and Ashyn will have to draw on every bit of influence and power they possess to unite their people and avert an all-out war.In this second entry in her epic and captivating trilogy the Age of Legends, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Kelley Armstrong blends romance, danger, and magic to send readers on a heart-racing journey through an unforgettable world.Praise for Sea of Shadows“Armstrong smoothly switches from her customary modern paranormal setting to a high-fantasy adventure. Strong female protagonists make this trilogy opener a standout.” —Kirkus Reviews“We loved the dark fantasy and smoldering romance in this story of identical twins with very different personalities. A tale of heroes, filled with mythological creatures, valor and self-sacrifice—fans of high fantasies will happily slip into this action-packed and exciting tale.” —Justine Magazine“A fascinating mythical world filled with danger, monsters, and betrayal at every turn. Fantasy fans will enjoy the complex world.” —School Library Journal