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Synopsis
"Ivan didn't know why the shadow wolf showed up. But it did save his life."Ivan can’t believe how his summer’s going. It’s not that he’s ungrateful. It’s wonderful to discover that magic is real. He just wishes this enchanting new world wasn’t out to get him.It's the summer before university, and Ivan’s stumbled into a world of shadow magic, monsters, and mayhem. Now all he has going for him is his best friend, a bossy raven, and an enigmatic shadow wolf.And that’s not nearly enough.Because Ivan must now defend his hometown from a deadly influx of killer monks, an ancient evil, and a curse will either get him killed - or win him the girl of his dreams.River of Night is a fun, fast-paced urban fantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black, M.D. Massey, and Rainbow Rowell....................................................What Readers are saying: "I’m still reading this instead of sleeping. It’s almost 3am, so it certainly has caught my attention." - Sally F. "The dynamics between this lot are nicely twisted. One has to wonder what will happen when it all finally hits." - Max F."Was blown away. Excellent fast paced story with excellent, believable characters." - C. Lithgow-MacLean"Monsters that would make Lovecraft proud...drama, action and insanity ensues." - Amazon reviewer
Is River of Night: An English Urban Fantasy appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Urban fantasy with shadow magic and monsters features combat with killer monks and an ancient evil. Violence is present but not graphically described; there's a romantic subplot mentioned but minimal content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Fast-paced urban fantasy where a teen discovers magic is real and must defend his hometown with his best friend and magical animal companions.