As a witch in Chernograd, Kosara has faced countless dangers, from treating lycanthrope bites to battling bloodthirsty upirs. But nothing compares to her biggest threat: her ex, the Zmey, Tsar of Monsters, who’s now hunting her. Betrayed by someone close, Kosara sacrifices her shadow—her source of power—to escape.
But trading her shadow comes at a cost: she develops a deadly sickness that only her magic can cure. Teaming up with a reluctant detective, Kosara races to find her shadow before time runs out. But to reclaim her powers, she must face Chernograd’s deadliest threats shadowless.
Can Kosara outwit her enemies and survive without the one thing that makes her powerful—or will the Zmey claim her for good?
