A Dagger of Lightning - by Meredith R Lyons (Hardcover)

About the Book

Short Summary: When an alien prince in disguise kidnaps Imogen on a run, she must navigate a new planet, a new body, her own growing powers, and fend off the prince's advances, or become a powerless tool in his country's war.

Book Synopsis

"Smart, sexy, and absolutely memorable . . ." --J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of A Very Bad Thing

"[A] fizzy, flirty, and fun space opera . . ." --Yume Kitasei, author of The Stardust Grail

Let's get one thing straight: I am not your chosen one.

Forty-five-year-old Imogen has always struggled to fit in, never finding her passion in life. And while that may include having cold feet in her impending nuptials, that doesn't mean she's ready to ditch planet Earth--and her entire life--completely.

When Imogen is kidnapped by an alien prince in disguise, there's nothing she can do to stop him. He's sidhe--a being with powerful abilities--and he's grown up used to getting what he wants. The prince is convinced Imogen will fall in love with him, and that her new powers, once she's turned sidhe, will help his country win a centuries-old feud.

With the help of the prince's much more tolerable brother, Imogen starts to get her feet back under her, but even he can't protect her from those who would use her for her powers. If Imogen can't find a way to fight for herself, she'll become a pawn in a world that has already decided what she's going to be.

For readers who enjoy From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Faebound by Saara El-Arifi, and the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas.

Review Quotes

"A Dagger of Lightning begins with the mystery of a sci fi novel, punches hard with the humor of a paranormal romance, and grows into a truly epic fantasy. If you like to have fun, this is the fantasy romance you need in your hands right now." --Alisha Klapheke, USA Today bestselling author of the Dragons Rising series

"In her hotly anticipated follow-up to her award-winning debut, Lyons spins a wonderful fantasy epic with an unforgettable heroine, ingenious worldbuilding, and a page-turning plot. A Dagger of Lighting is guaranteed to leave an indelible impression on readers of speculative fiction. Fans of Jemisin, Hobb, and Grossman take note." --Julian R. Vaca, Daytime Emmy Award-winning writer and author of The Memory Index

"Lyons (Ghost Tamer) puts a fresh spin on the romantasy genre with this entertaining romp helmed by a spunky heroine in the midst of a midlife crisis . . . The fascinating worldbuilding, vibrant characters, and tense cliffhanger ending will have readers clamoring for more." --Publishers Weekly

"Meredith R. Lyons deftly mixes space opera, fantasy adventure, and paranormal romance into an irresistible combination in A Dagger of Lightning. Oh, and did I mention there's an unforgettable forty-something heroine? Get this book." --Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of The Frame-Up

"Meredith R. Lyons delivers a fresh, science-fiction romance with dagger-sharp writing and lightning-quick wit to prove that sometimes being the chosen one means choosing yourself." --Matthew Hubbard, author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

"Meredith R. Lyons's A Dagger of Lightning hits you like a glass of sparkling rosé a fizzy, flirty, and fun space opera about a satisfyingly badass forty-year-old chosen one whisked off to a planet of sidhe against her will. The tale shakes up classic tropes in a delightful potion that will keep you turning the page." --Yume Kitasei, author of The Stardust Grail

"Wildly original and wholly unexpected, Meredith R. Lyons' sophomore effort does not disappoint. I was swept away into the story just as Imogen was and rooted for her every step of the way as she gains back her sense of self and comes into her powers. Smart, sexy, and absolutely memorable, I can't wait to see what happens next." --J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of A Very Bad Thing

About the Author

Meredith grew up in New Orleans, collecting two degrees from Louisiana State University before running away to Chicago to be an actor. In between plays, she got her black belt and made martial arts and yoga her full-time day job. She fought in the Chicago Golden Gloves, ran the Chicago Marathon, and competed for team USA in the Savate World Championships in Paris. In spite of doing each of these things twice, she couldn't stay warm and relocated to Nashville. She owns several swords, but lives a non-violent life, saving all swashbuckling for the page, knitting scarves, gardening, visiting coffee shops, and cuddling with her husband and two panther-sized cats. She's a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. A Dagger of Lightning is her second novel. Her debut, Ghost Tamer, a paranormal suspense, was published in 2023.