Kalyn Josephson – författare

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson's enchanting adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures -- perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean, Mai Corland, and K.A. Linde.

"Absolutely fantastic-I couldn't put this book down! A stunning, absorbing, and timely tale about a wondrous library, magical beasts, and a conwoman with both everything and nothing to lose. I loved it! " -Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she's working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But Kasira's past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms-the Library of Amorlin.

When Kasira assumes the role of the new Assistant Librarian, she enters an enchanting world brimming with books and beasts, tempting her with a life she can never have. But Kasira's real future depends on her long con to bring down the Librarian. Unfortunately, Allaster is as prickly as he is handsome, and his monstrous secrets are about to catch up with them both . . .

Called a "fierce and darkly magical thrill ride" by acclaimed author Ava Reid, NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson delivers a spellbinding fantasy full of intrigue, romance, and pulse-pounding action, perfect for fans of The Shadows Between Us and The Scorpio Races.Every ten years, the citizens of Veradell gather for the Illinir, a treacherous horse race famous for its alluring prize money and high body count. Tough-as-nails Mikira Rusel, the last in a line of renowned horse breeders, is desperate to win this year''s race at any cost. But to make it to the track, she''ll need to gather new friends and escape the crosshairs of old foes . . .A beautiful rogue enchanter with a hidden past just beginning to come into her true power.A dashing and ambitious young lord in the midst of a fierce succession battle. A brilliant, prickly loner loyal only to his friends, and his loveable but mysterious pet cat. A ruthless aristocrat determined to protect his family''s prestige -- and unrivaled power.Each one has their own vengeful secrets to protect and reasons to help -- or hinder -- Mikira''s odds of winning the Illinir. And in a world as dangerous as this, who among them will be left standing at the finish line?

The Shadows Between Us meets The Scorpio Races in the epic conclusion to NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson''s This Dark Descent, called "a fierce and darkly magical thrill ride" by acclaimed author Ava Reid.The Illinir may be over, but the race for Enderlain’s future has just begun. The hunt for the old king’s lost heir is on, and the first to find them will win the throne.Mikira has allied herself with the rebels in pursuit of the heir, but the deeper her search takes her, the closer she gets to the royal family''s wicked past.Ari is struggling to control her own growing power as she grapples with a dark secret that may be her undoing ― and the truth behind Damien''s greatest foe.Damien, the new head of House Adair, joins the race to find the royal successor and secure the crown. But as his influence at court grows, so do his paranoia and hunger for power.Reid is trying his best to stay true to the friend who''s always had his loyalty ― and the flame who has his heart ― while trapped in a web of chaos and lies.All the while, a darker force is festering in Enderlain’s underbelly. Mikira, Ari, Damien, and Reid will need to find a way back to one another ― and themselves ― before the kingdom is torn apart. Hearts will be broken and new bonds will be forged in this explosive finale to This Dark Descent, where spellbinding fantasy meets Jewish mythology in a cut-throat race for the throne ― and humanity''s survival.

Called a "fierce and darkly magical thrill ride" by acclaimed author Ava Reid, NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson delivers a spellbinding fantasy full of intrigue, romance, and pulse-pounding action, perfect for fans of The Shadows Between Us and The Scorpio Races.Every ten years, the citizens of Veradell gather for the Illinir, a treacherous horse race famous for its alluring prize money and high body count. Tough-as-nails Mikira Rusel, the last in a line of renowned horse breeders, is desperate to win this year''s race at any cost. But to make it to the track, she''ll need to gather new friends and escape the crosshairs of old foes . . .A beautiful rogue enchanter with a hidden past just beginning to come into her true power.A dashing and ambitious young lord in the midst of a fierce succession battle.A brilliant, prickly loner loyal only to his friends, and his loveable but mysterious pet cat.A ruthless aristocrat determined to protect his family''s prestige -- and unrivaled power.Each one has their own vengeful secrets to protect and reasons to help -- or hinder -- Mikira''s odds of winning the Illinir. And in a world as dangerous as this, who among them will be left standing at the finish line? A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.