Shadowblack

Name: Shadowblack
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Sebastien de Castell
ISBN: 9781549116438

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Series: Spellslinger #2

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 08/21/2018

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Humorous Fiction, Coming Of Age, Epic

Synopsis

A failed mage turned outlaw must use guile and a handful of spells to challenge a dangerous rival in the second book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.

Forced to live as an outlaw, Kellen relies on his wits and his allies to survive the unforgiving borderlands.
When he meets a young woman cursed with a deadly plague, he feels compelled to help. But her secrets draw powerful enemies and it's not long before Kellen is entangled in a conspiracy of blackmail, magic, and murder. As the bodies begin to pile up, Kellen fears he's next.

The second novel in a compelling six-book series, bursting with tricks, humor, and a whole new way to look at magic.

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For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

About Sebastien de Castell

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on May 14, 2018

I don't care who knows it, I'm a fanboy. Yes, it's fantasy YA, but after the first novel and having loved the flow so well and where it wound up, there's nothing that might convince me to stop now. On the road. Everything about the characters is fun. Sorry. It's just super easy reading and what's not......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on March 16, 2020

This Review ✍️ Blog 📖 Twitter 🐦 Instagram 📷 “First thing you learn travelling the long roads, kid: language is as much in the way you speak as the words you choose.” Spellslinger ★★★ 1/2 The Dowager Magus ★★★★ Shadowblack ★★★ After finishing book 1 I decided to give this more time to see if......more

Goodreads review by RoseBane on January 08, 2022

5/5 stars. This writer is just amazing. After such a long reading slump, I read the first book, and also this book in less than a day. It's an amazing feeling, I missed that feeling of finishing a book.......more

Goodreads review by Paul on June 17, 2023

On the art of conversation, “There are two parts to music, kid: the notes, and the silences.” SHADOWBLACK, the second novel in De Castell’s wonderfully entertaining young adult fantasy series, definitely tones down the slightly more mystic extended metaphors, those allegorical moments clearly designe......more

Goodreads review by Verlkungen on September 09, 2017

Kid, one day, if you live long enough, you're gonna figure out that power is the biggest joke of all. So Spellslinger was a fun, twisty turny adventure with added magic and angst and great characters, with wit and a few darker moments, but not so much of a wild west influence as the cover would s......more

Quotes

"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"—New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger

"Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger

"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger

"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!"—Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage

"A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series"—B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog

"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."—Kirkus on Spellslinger

"A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight."—Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger

"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"—Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger

"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters."—Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger

"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read."—RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger