| The Undying Legion: Crown & Key Contributor(s): Griffith, Clay (Author), Griffith, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345540484 ISBN-13: 9780345540485 Publisher: Del Rey Books OUR PRICE: $6.79 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound Published: June 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Fantasy - Historical - Fiction | Science Fiction - Steampunk - Fiction | Romance - Paranormal - General |
| Dewey: 813.6 |
| Series: Crown & Key |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 4.1" W x 6.8" (0.35 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr. With a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead? When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London church, he enlists the help of magician-scribe Simon Archer and alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther. Studying the macabre scene, they struggle to understand obscure clues in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics carved into the victim's heart--as well as bizarre mystical allusions to the romantic poetry of William Blake. One thing is clear: Some very potent black magic is at work. But this human sacrifice is only the first in a series of ritualized slayings. Desperate to save lives while there is still time, Simon, Kate, and Malcolm--along with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolf--track down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead, a powerful Egyptian mummy, and serpentine demons, the necromancer proves an elusive quarry. And when the true purpose of the ritual is revealed, the gifted allies must confront a destructive force that is positively apocalyptic. Praise for The Undying Legion "Monstrously entertaining."--Wit and Sin "These books are just pure unadulterated fun."--Slapdash & Sundry "An impressive follow-up in the Crown & Key trilogy."--Bibliophage "A pulse-pounding ride."--Faire's Fair "A delightful read . . . The Undying Legion combines a thrilling well-developed plot with spectacular action sequences, witty banter, and unlikely heroes that are fabulously unique and fascinating."--Goldilox and the Three Weres "Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. . . . This book was fantastic."--Word Gurgle Praise for Clay and Susan Griffith's The Shadow Revolution "Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages Terrific "--RT Book Reviews "A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion "--Fresh Fiction "Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn."--Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series A thrilling read Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magic--a must read for steampunk fans "--Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series |