Shadow’s Past

Shadowstalker book 2

Rose Trewin saved the king from a coup and stopped the powerful mage, but at the cost of her secrets. Despite her worst fears, she might’ve found a home at the castle and perhaps a friend in the king. What she still doesn’t have, however, is answers about her magic. A trip out of the safety of the king's castle sends Rose in search of those answers, and a way to stop herself from being overcome by her own magic. During her trip a powerful enemy arises from the ruins of history and begins destroying everything in his path.

War is threatening King Micah’s southern border and his council continues to push him to choose a bride, reminding him all too often of his lack of an heir. He finds himself hesitating as he remembers a young woman with defiance in her eyes and the friendship that’s grown between them.

Rose and King Micah find themselves in a dangerous position when the new threat destroying the country and the fighting in the south appear connected. They don’t know where he came from, how to fight his magic, or what his plan is. All they know is they must stop him before he can destroy everything they hold dear.

audiobook

Narrator: Shaina Summerville

Format: Unabridged

Runtime: 11h 8m

Available March 31, 2023

Awards

Firebird Book Awards 2nd Place YA Fantasy

BookFest Book Awards 2nd Place Magic, Myth, & Legends

3rd Place YA Romance Fantasy


What people are saying…

The characters are well-developed with flaws as well as hidden attributes that they can use for good or evil. I have fallen in love with so many of these characters and wish I had them in my life. I want these people working alongside me to bring justice to the world. They face their own dilemmas and stumble as they try to do right, but you can’t help but cheer them on.
I found myself unable to stop reading this book. When I finished book one, I slid right into book two and stayed up all night to finish. I’m upset that I have to wait to read more and discover what comes next.
— Reedsy
Author Natalie Johanson delivers a stellar sequel with plenty of excitement, conflict, and inner turmoil as we meet Rose Trewin once again for a new adventure. One of the things that I think Johanson captures especially well in her work is Rose’s trauma and inner battle, which informs her choices - for good or ill - during the story and makes the novel wonderfully unpredictable.
— Reader's Favorite Book Reviews

the Details

Published: October 15, 2021

Publisher: Tea and Dagger Publishing

Formats: Ebook, Paperback, Hardback

Genre & Tropes

Fantasy, YA Fantasy, found family, reluctant hero, slow burn