A dark and addictive fantasy series begins, set in a corrupt world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in this first instalment of the Silvercloak Saga.

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L. K. Steven is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author from the northernmost town in England.

Silvercloak is her adult debut, and she has also written several young adult novels as Laura Steven, including Our Infinite Fates, Every Exquisite Thing and The Society for Soulless Girls.

When she's not writing twisty SFF and horror, you can probably find her trail running, reading chunky fantasy novels, baking cookies, venturing on Pokémon Go safaris, playing old men at chess, or ignoring her husband and son to perfect her Stardew Valley farm.

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SHE WILL BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES.

Dive into this addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in which an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages - knowing that one wrong move will get her killed . . .

'An absolute masterpiece' Imani Erriu, author of Heavenly Bodies
**'Dazzling (and frequently sizzling)'** Kiersten White, bestselling author of Lucy Undying
**'Had me feverishly turning pages'** Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of The Foxglove King
**'This will be your next fantasy obsession.' Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass & Blade
'Lush, intricate, and thoughtful.'** Sarah Rees Brennan, bestselling author of Long Live Evil

Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.

But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is exposed, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.

Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand.

With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she's ever loved...the mage who dedicated her life to vengeance might just have to die for it.

DESCEND INTO THE WORLD OF THE BLOODMOONS: 'Sexy, beguiling, and wholly intoxicating' Dawn Kurtagich, award-winning author of The Madness and The Dead House

'One of the best fantasies I've ever read' Jordan Gray, author of Bitten

'Lush, dangerous and utterly addictive. Steven is truly an artist with words, and I want to live in the worlds they create.' Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms

'With an immersive world, compellingly flawed characters, and a taut exploration of what it means to be moral in an uncaring world, L.K. Steven gives us a dazzling (and frequently sizzling) new fantasy' Kiersten White, No. 1 NYT Bestselling Author of Lucy Undying

READERS LOVE SILVERCLOAK 'Deceit has never been so seductive' @the_aestheticbookshelf

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'The most incredible fantasy book ever' @amymaybooks

'100% my top romantic fantasy book of the year' @fantasy_books14

'No notes pick this one up it's incredible' @sophiesaur

'It's very fresh, very exciting - one to look out for!' @libraryofcalcifer

'L.K. Steven is an absolute powerhouse' @literamie_

'THIS BOOK. I quite literally could not put it down' @terireads