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Magic. Murder. Mayhem. But keep it in the family.

Shine’s life is usually dull: an orphan without magic in a family of powerful mages, she’s left to run the family estate with only an eccentric aunt and telepathic cat for company.

But when the family descend on the house for the annual Fertility Festival, Shine is plunged into dark intrigue; stolen letters, a fugitive spy, and family drama mix with murder, sex and secrets, and Shine is forced to decide both her loyalties and future...

Trade Review
"Routley’s whimsical tone lends a dark comic quality to this intricate fantasy, and the outlandish characters and captivating worldbuilding." -- Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly *
"Utterly delightful! ...Shine is resourceful, witty, and competent—the perfect heroine for a madcap escapade of family drama." – Corry L. Lee
"Shadow in the Empire of Light is part witty romp, part gritty drama, and an entirely gripping read." -- Glenda Larke
"Tremendous fun. Shine is a wonderful creation and Routley gives her a terrific voice. A welcome new addition to the world of contemporary comic fantasy." -- J.S. Barnes
“Jane Routley’s books have won Aurealis awards and the writing style in her latest deserves another.” -- Aurealis on Shadow in the Empire of Light * Aurealis *

Shadow in the Empire of Light

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    A Paperback / softback by Jane Routley

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      Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
      Published 21 January 2021
      ISBN-13 9781781088340
      978-1781088340
      ISBN-10 1781088349
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      Fantasy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Magic. Murder. Mayhem. But keep it in the family.

      Shine’s life is usually dull: an orphan without magic in a family of powerful mages, she’s left to run the family estate with only an eccentric aunt and telepathic cat for company.

      But when the family descend on the house for the annual Fertility Festival, Shine is plunged into dark intrigue; stolen letters, a fugitive spy, and family drama mix with murder, sex and secrets, and Shine is forced to decide both her loyalties and future...

      Trade Review
      "Routley’s whimsical tone lends a dark comic quality to this intricate fantasy, and the outlandish characters and captivating worldbuilding." -- Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly *
      "Utterly delightful! ...Shine is resourceful, witty, and competent—the perfect heroine for a madcap escapade of family drama." – Corry L. Lee
      "Shadow in the Empire of Light is part witty romp, part gritty drama, and an entirely gripping read." -- Glenda Larke
      "Tremendous fun. Shine is a wonderful creation and Routley gives her a terrific voice. A welcome new addition to the world of contemporary comic fantasy." -- J.S. Barnes
      “Jane Routley’s books have won Aurealis awards and the writing style in her latest deserves another.” -- Aurealis on Shadow in the Empire of Light * Aurealis *

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