Shadow and Son

Shadow magic, realm-shattering high stakes, and sizzling spice combine in this highly anticipated conclusion to the Best of #BookTok Shattered Crown trilogy, an epic romantasy series perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.

The fragile peace forged in the wake of the Arcane Crucible is unraveling. With the rise of an ancient evil, the scars dividing Arcanis have begun to bleed anew, and the future of the realm hangs by a thread. Elyria Lightbreaker has paid a devastating price to save her loved ones. Now, she faces a whole new darkness—and must decide how much more of herself she’s willing to give to save a world that’s already taken so much from her. Rocked by the secrets of his past and the truth of his power, Cedric Thorne scours the continent for the woman he loves. But as Elyria is pulled ever further from reach, saving her could mean becoming something unforgivable…and once Cedric’s fire is unleashed, there may be no putting it out. A queen of shadow. A king of flame. A love bound and burdened by prophecy. When some wounds run too deep to be healed, peace might not be worth the cost.

© 2026 Simon Maverick (Audiobook): 9781668158890

Release date

Audiobook: 20 October 2026