Walking Shadow Author:Emma L. Adams Walking Shadow is the second book in the award-winning YA paranormal Darkworld series. — Ashlyn has found a new home in Blackstone, but when a spate of grave robberies across the country sparks fears that someone is practicing illegal sorcery, she comes under the radar of the Venantium, the protectors of the Barrier between her world and the Dark... more »world, who are suspicious of any sorcerer unaware of their origins.
The trouble is, what Ash does know might just get her killed.
Sufferers of the dangerous magical condition known as the vampire's curse are being brutally killed, and the latest victim is Leo's guardian, the ex-head of the Venantium. Ash determines to help Leo find out what's really going on, but it isn't long before events are spiralling out of control. The dead are rising from their graves, and the barriers around Blackstone are threatened by a demon which looks exactly like Ash herself. Can Ash stop a killer before she's blamed for its crimes?
"In the vein of Buffy and Supernatural, DARKNESS WATCHING found that perfect balance between the freaky and the fun." - YA author Jen Estes
"Demons, Sorcerers, evil, and secrets. Could you ask for a better supernatural suspense set-up?... full of suspense, danger, evil and dark humor. The plot is original, and completely gripping. From the first page, this book had me hooked." - Rose at Desert Rose Reviews
"A suspenseful first part to an intriguing new fantasy series." - Sharon Stevenson, supernatural author
"The story is extremely well-written with effortless, flowing prose, and the original magic-user mythology and Darkworld creatures are very entertaining. The author took what might have been over-done premise and twisted it into something very fresh and exciting." - Lexa Cain, author of Soul Cutter
"This is a wildly different story than any I have read about demons...I loved it!" - Kathy at Bookmarks, Spoilers, and Happily-Ever-Afters« less