Sanctuary of the Shadow

The elemental magic of Avatar: The Last Airbender meets the atmosphere of The Sandman in this intense and darkly imaginative fantasy debut.

Harrow was born during a war between two of the five capricious Elemental Queens. It’s a war of fury and attrition, and exacted its price in blood. In one grim night, almost all of the water Elementals—the Seers—were killed. All but Harrow. Years later, she’s taken refuge in anonymity, hidden within an unusual circus run by a centuries-old Enchanter. No one can know who she really is or about the magic she wields.

Now the circus has acquired a new “attraction.” A creature dark as night, with wings, and inky black eyes that dance with fire. An elemental with no recollection of who he is. Some think he’s a monster. Others think he's a myth come to life. But Harrow's magic knows he’s something else...if she can unlock his memory.

Harrow’s gift of seeing has never been wrong. It screams that he is both dangerous and her destiny. But there is no escape from those who seek to destroy them. There is no evading the bloodthirsty games of the Elemental Queens. And there is no hiding from the secrets of her dark elemental's past. Secrets that will change Harrow’s world...and shatter it completely.

About the Author

Paranormal & fantasy romance author Aurora Ascher loves misunderstood mythical monsters, redeemable anti-heroes, and epic happily-ever-afters. A woman of many creative pursuits, Aurora is also a professional musician and visual artist. She currently resides in Montreal with her trusty espresso machine and her endlessly patient husband, whom she sometimes doesn’t see for hours until she emerges from her writing cave like a bear in springtime.