Shadows of Truth - (League of Liars Duology) by Astrid Scholte (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From the author of Four Dead Queens

This compelling sequel to League of Liars is packed with secrets, suspense and revelations about what lies beyond the veil, and full of magic, mysteries and adventures that will test The League to their limit!

After their dramatic escape from Vardean prison, Cayder and his friends leap into the unknown, tumbling headlong out of Telene and into the strange and mysterious world beyond the veil. Leta - who grew up believing a world of dark fairytales existed on the other side of the veil - finds that the truth is more magical, and terrifying, than she could ever have imagined. And it's the worst possible place to discover your boyfriend has been mortally wounded.

Meanwhile, Cayder and Elenora learn that both this world and their own are teetering on the brink of destruction. Still reeling from Elenora's betrayal, Cayder must overcome his feelings and work with her to prevent an apocalypse. They have to make it home, and to do so they will need the help of their old enemy, Dr Bueter - as well as old friends they thought were lost forever.

This page-turning sequel to League of Liars takes us beneath the surface of the familiar world of Telene, and into the shadowy realm that is the source of both its magic and its nightmares.

PRAISE FOR LEAGUE OF LIARS
'League of Liars is a thrilling page-turner with enough suspense to keep readers guessing right up until the very end!' - Lynette Noni, bestselling author of The Prison Healer
'Bursting with originality and mile-a-minute action, the twists, turns and thrills kept coming!' - Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising

Review Quotes

Praise for League of Liars:

An Amazon Best Book of the Month - February 2022

"The plot is twisty in satisfying ways . . . [and with] romances, one steamy and one cozy, a fabulous setting, and complex, nuanced characters--what else could one want for a winter night's reading?" --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Expansive and original worldbuilding. . . A smart, suspenseful adventure." --Kirkus Reviews

"A mash-up fantasy/legal drama/heist story. . . The worldbuilding [is] interesting . . . [and will] keep readers wondering what will happen next and find out who--or what--is behind these murders." --School Library Journal

"A story filled with adventure, magic, and mystery, transporting readers to a whole new world filled with a magic system that incorporates the concept of shadows being dangerous and magical. The twists and turns will keep readers engaged." --Booklist

"Blends legal thriller and action novel in an exploration of morality's gray areas . . . a mix of first- and third-person perspectives lend depth to the cast." --Publishers Weekly

"Bursting with originality and mile-a-minute action, the twists, turns and thrills kept coming!" --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of IlluminaeandAurora Rising

"Has everything you want in your next favorite thriller, from razor-sharp pacing to unforgettable characters and of course, the fresh and immersive world building you've come to know and love from Astrid Scholte. Don't miss this twisty, heart-pounding fantasy!" --Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series

"Full of dark intrigue and a thrilling mystery that will ensnare you until the end, League of Liars is everything I love in a story. From its phenomenal crew of misfits you can't help but root for, to its immersive and enchanting world building, Scholte's latest will have you savoring every page." --Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth

About the Author

Astrid Scholte is the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of Four Dead Queens, The Vanishing Deep and League of Liars. When she's not writing, she works in film and animation production. Career highlights include working on James Cameron's Avatar, Disney's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. She currently works at Industrial Light & Magic on the latest blockbuster.