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The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency'I absolutely loved it.' Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'Pulse-pounding action.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefBeware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia's only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossible. Mia not only has to overcome her fears, she also has to learn to harness her umbra taming abilities if they are to complete the quest in time.For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Legend of Podkin One-Ear and Nevermoor, this is the first in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

You can't escape the shadows . . .The Elite are imprisoned, the Reaper King is once again banished from the world and the city of Nubis is trying to return to normal. So is Mia, but it's not so easy. Coming to terms with new powers and being the tamer of two umbra, she's also plagued by nightmares. Is the fear all in her imagination? Or are the agents of darkness somehow planning another assault? Once again, Mia's skills and resilience will be tested to their limit.This is the second book in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.

Praise for the series:'Thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed.' Louie Stowell, author of Loki'A page-turning adventure.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'Full of danger and excitement.' LoveReading4Kids, Debut of the Month'Will keep readers on the edge of their seats.' Books for Keeps, Children's Books of the YearIn this thrilling finale Mia must defeat the Reaper King once and for all!As the city of Nubis tries to recover from the Reaper King's attack, Mia is still reeling from her own personal loss. Everything she thought she knew has been turned upside down, and she finally understands that she needs to unlock all her lightcaster powers if they are to finally free themselves from the tyranny of the dark.But Lunis has not yet given up all its secrets, and neither has Mia, who has one thing on her mind. Revenge . . .