The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series. ‘A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear’A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.’ Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki’Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.’ L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency’I absolutely loved it.’ Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun’Pulse-pounding action.’ A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefBeware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . . Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia’s only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossib