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The Gray Wolf Queendom, ruled by the fiercely independent Princess Alyssa ana'Raisa, is trapped in an endless struggle that has left its people weary and its borders scarred. After a near‑fatal encounter on the battlefield, Alyssa resolves to confront the war’s source and end the bloodshed that has defined her life—even if that means risking her throne.
Meanwhile, deep in enemy territory, Captain Halston Matelon is thrust into increasingly dangerous missions. Haunted by whispers of witchcraft and murky “wolfish” warriors, he must navigate the treacherous politics of his own king while surviving the relentless dangers beyond the front lines.
Set within the Seven Realms universe, *Shadowcaster* delivers a tense tale of war’s brutal toll, the seductive allure of forbidden magic, and the unwavering determination of two leaders who must decide whether peace is worth the ultimate sacrifice.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cinda Williams Chima
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