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Synopsis
The Chathrand races across the seas in a desperate bid to stop the sorcerer Arunis unleashing the Swarm of Night. From the mysterious River of Shadows to the Infernal Forest, to the Island Wilderness Pazel and his companions face a phatasmogoric journey through altered relaities, a nightmare journey which offers glimpses of what might have been while taking them into the terror of what is to come.
Is The River of Shadows appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dark fantasy novel contains strong violence, horror elements including reality-warping nightmares, and mature themes involving stopping a sorcerer from unleashing apocalyptic forces. The journey through altered realities and terror-inducing landscapes is suitable for mature teen readers and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and horror elements (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy quests with dark, nightmarish twists and high-stakes adventures will be drawn to this race against time to stop an ancient evil.