The Shadow's Grasp

by Courtney Lillard

Overview

Brace yourself for a thrilling tale of forbidden power and epic battles! Follow the journey of a mage trainee who stumbles upon her extraordinary ability to tap into demonic energy and manifest black wings. Now, torn between her sworn duty and the allure of her forbidden power, she must navigate a treacherous path where angels become her relentless foes.

Demons and their illegal magic are dangerous. Even as a child, Coura was aware of these facts. That didn't stop her from striking up a deal with one.

Years later, as a gifted dark mage and trained combatant, she believes fate will lead her to serve the kingdom until an encounter with a pair of angels awakens the demon slumbering within her body. Although she manages to defeat the threats, her forbidden power draws unwanted attention and spurs repressed memories from her past. The threats grow stronger every day while the potential for disaster hinders on her ability to prove her sanity and control the enticing energy.

Why would angels attack the people they swore to protect? Will Coura be prepared for the repercussions of her past decision, or is she destined to be swept away by the consequences? Worst of all, should she listen to the demon and continue delving into its malicious power?

The Shadow's Grasp is the first book of The Dark Angel series, a young-adult, epic fantasy story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985821260
Publisher:	Courtney Lillard
Publication date:	02/26/2024
Series:	Dark Angel , #1
Pages:	466
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.16(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Lillard is originally from Wisconsin, but traveled around the Midwest with her husband for school. Currently, the pair live in Nebraska. She earned both her B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies and began writing shortly after. The Dark Angel series is her first adventure as an author. The Shadow's Grasp was published in January of 2021, but edited and re-released as a second edition with a new cover in July of 2021. Its sequel, The Guardian's Deception, will be releasing on September 14, 2021. She is working on the first draft of the sixth book of this series and plans to publish them over the next three to four years with two releasing every year. Outside of writing, Lillard enjoys reading from fellow indie authors while sunbathing by the pool, going for walks, playing video games with her husband, and spoiling their cat, Scarlett."At first, I wrote for fun and nothing else because I never expected to publish the complete series. I still write for fun, but I think a lot of people get lost in the marketing process, especially if they aspire to become a full-time author. My stories are for myself first and foremost: If I can capture a reader's attention and entertain them until the last page, then I've succeeded in my duty as a writer." -Courtney Lillard