{"title":"Books by Joseph Elliott","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781406385878","title":"The Broken Raven (Shadow Skye, Book Two)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a world of shadows, hope can be found...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgatha and Jaime have rescued their clan and returned home to Skye as heroes. But when Agatha uncovers a threat to their people, she unwittingly releases a terrible power that could kill every living thing on the island. Jaime must race to Scotia to hunt an ancient blood magic, which may be their only chance of survival. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, Sigrid, a Norvegian girl with an unusual gift, journeys to the court of Ingland where a dangerous alliance is forming - one that will soon turn its vengeful eyes to Skye. 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I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world.\" Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of \u003ci\u003eMillions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A brave new voice in fantasy fiction.” Sally Green, author of \u003ci\u003eHalf Bad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I could hardly turn the pages fast enough.” Holly Jackson, author of \u003ci\u003eA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion.” Kesia Lupo, author of \u003ci\u003eWe Are Blood and Thunder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure.” Cerrie Burnell, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Shark’s Teeth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A triumph.” Katy a Balen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Space We’re In\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I’ve ever read.” Sarah Ann Juckes, author of \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The fandom I’ve been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... 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Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... 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