Description
High Fantasy Adventure (Middle Grade)
The Descent of Shadows trilogy: A high fantasy adventure for readers ages 9-12 who like the feel of a big kid fantasy tale, or for any reader who would enjoy an exciting coming of age journey rife with military trials, mysterious magic, and the strength of our common bonds.
The author, Coloradan Ryanne Glenn, has been open about her struggles with depression, and while the books are enjoyed by anyone without reading into these themes, Anna’s story provides the light of hope for readers who may themselves struggle with their own wraiths. It reminds us that together, we are strong, and that there is no magic like our kindness.
“My 13-year-old son said this was his favorite book ever!” ― Reader Sarah, 5 Stars
“My son (age 11) and I both really enjoyed the settings and characters. I would recommend this both to young and old readers.” – Reader Jenna, 5 Stars
“Strong, female characters and unique world-building. Highly recommended.” – Author Linnea Tanner, 5 Stars
Book 1: Descent of Shadows
At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back.
Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she vows to join the army, despite her age, to help save her home from the wraiths and restore peace to humanity.
Book 2: Ruins of Light
As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war.
Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths’ magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.
Book 3: Break of Darkness
Torn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good.
Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith King Ramiere intends to perform an ancient ritual to destroy humanity. With the final battle looming, Anna tries to fight the demons of her past and push to a brighter future while knowing she may instead become the darkness she’s always fought.
