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Though trained as a ruthless and efficient killer, Claire barely survived her last assignment. Still reeling from the summoning of the deadly Pale Queen and Roxie’s betrayal, she’s unprepared for Queen Mab’s next demand: to help uncover a new threat to the kingdom, Claire must hunt down the mortal mother she’s never known.

But Claire’s divided loyalties may be the least of her worries: her mother, the former star of the Immortal Circus, has other enemies―including the Summer King. To save the Winter Kingdom from the Pale Queen’s dark designs, Claire must attempt to awaken her mother’s hidden magic. But even if she succeeds, is there magic potent enough to protect her from the dangers lurking in the treacherous forests of the Wildness―or from the shadows in her own heart?

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Originally from small-town Iowa, A. R. Kahler attended an arts boarding school to study writing at the age of sixteen. Since then, he has traveled all over the world, earning a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of Glasgow and teaching circus arts in Amsterdam and Madrid. He currently lives in Seattle, Washington. For more information, please visit www.arkahler.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ 47North (May 3, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503953564
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503953567
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches

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Alex is many things, but first and foremost, he's a Sagittarius.

He's taught circus in Amsterdam and Madrid, gotten madly lost in the Scottish wilderness, drummed with Norse shamans, and received his Masters in Creative Writing from Glasgow University. And that's the abbreviated list.

He is the author of THE RUNEBINDER CHRONICLES, THE IMMORTAL CIRCUS, THE PALE QUEEN, RAVENBORN, and much much more. He also writes middle grade under the pseudonym K.R. Alexander.

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Customers find the book riveting, amazing, and enjoyable. They also describe it as a quick, fun, and easy read.

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"...stories, I love how they all end up back at the circus..... Love each story line, Love each character, even the naughty ones...." Read more

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Antonio Gonzalez

Great entry in the series. Want more.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016

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This was a great entry in the series. It showed vulnerability lots of emotion, and heart. I thought the storyline was great. It felt fresh, even though we are familiar with the kingdoms realms and characters. We saw a more emotional Claire. Also loved having the characters from the immortal circus. Kingston is such a great character. We also saw him more emotional than we had. He really does love Vivian.

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017

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Entertaining but predictable story. Enjoyable character interaction

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G Neujahr

Worth the read, but felt like filler

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016

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Overall a decent book and a good follow-up to the previous one. It explores the relationship between Claire and her mother, as well as an introspective journey into the assassin's own mind. Even though it provides some insight into the character's development and internal turmoil, it didn't really advance the main plot much. You are still left wondering the same things you were at the end of book one, except you've got a little more reason to want to know what's going on now. There are a few twists along the way that provide some curious new questions for the resolution, but they are not interesting enough to make it worth the whole book. I think Claire would have moved this along quite a bit further if she would just stay strong. I appreciate a character with weaknesses, but for someone who's so hardcore, this book found more than enough faults to make you feel like she's definitely in the wrong profession. So, overall, I enjoyed the read and appreciated the detail, but really wish more actually happened. Still looking forward to the next one in the series.

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LI LI

Blew all my guesses OUTTA the water, no way did I see that coming!

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016

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WHAT THE BLEEP HAPPENED TO ELI, LOVE HIM...... I love these stories, I love how they all end up back at the circus..... Love each story line, Love each character, even the naughty ones. I love how strong Claire is, no matter what, she remains tuff, even if she does get a lil mushy inside now n then. Can't wait to read the third book, wish the third book wasn't the last of this story line, so much to explore, Where Kingston originated, How Mab came to power, Who is now going to take control of Summer, SO MUCH more, YOU HAVE SO MUCH MORE TO TELL US, KAHLER......Don't stop with book three, just dont...... I have some chalk in my pocket, I might just have to pay you a visit to convince you...... might bring Lilith.....

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yelnats

I loved the book as a whole but dang it Claire ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017

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I loved the book as a whole but dang it Claire pissed me off. I realize that she had some growing up to do but she wasn't as strong as she was in the first book. She was too much of a cry baby but then again if I had just had to kill my girlfriend and had really no choice in a terrible decision ahead, I might be a little upset too. I loved all the different settings in this book. We got to see new parts of the castle, modern surburbia, the circus, and the forest. I was SO HAPPY we got to back to the circus and see some of the old characters. And Kingston! Ugh I just love him so much. I loved seeing more of his background. The book overall was a good follow up to the first book and set up what could be a fantastic ending in the last one. I can't wait to read it!

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efu671

Fast paced page turners!

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018

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This was a great three book series! The first book pulls you in to this world and the remaining two books carry the story to a great "Hollywood" ending. I liked that it's a departure from the traditional with a female assassin as the main protagonist and her demonic side-kick. The worlds of this story are full of characters that are interesting. After the first book, I finished the next two books in a long weekend. It's a quick read and thoroughly enjoyable.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016

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The story is very sad but builds up to book 3. I wish she at least had some sexual tension released in book 2. Everything seems bleak and I'm not sure how Claire will escape and win in the end. I did want her and Kingston to get together but clearly this book gives details that make it impossible.

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