Annika Lindbäck's world shatters when her beloved mother is brutally murdered. Driven by a desire for justice, she embarks on a journey to Rike Sjöstad -- a city rife with corruption and violence. There, Annika discovers her mother's death is entwined with a deadly secret: the smuggling of a forbidden artifact crafted by outlawed blood mages. Its power is unmatched, its value immeasurable, and it is coveted by merciless killers who would stop at nothing to claim it.

Neha Kadir is an officer in the prestigious enforcement agency tasked with suppressing blood mages. When rumors circulate of the smuggled artifact, Neha seizes the opportunity to prove herself by confiscating it. As she ventures into the depths of Rike Sjöstad, she uncovers secrets that force her to question everything she thought she knew about the blood mages she swore to oppose.

Zhong Kai is a blood mage in hiding and a refugee from a war-ravaged land. Accused of Annika's mother's murder, Kai finds himself ensnared in a web of conflicting allegiances. With orders to procure the smuggled artifact for the city's most notorious gang, he is caught between his ruthless employers, the corrupt police, and Annika herself, burning with righteous fury. But when his family becomes a target, Kai must forge a tenuous alliance with Annika and Neha -- a coalition that holds the key to unraveling the murder's mysteries. If they fail, Rike Sjöstad will plunge into chaos, torn apart by the relentless pursuit of the artifact's power.

The Shrouded Port is a heart-pounding dark fantasy thriller that will enthral readers with its gritty ambience, intricate plot, and unforgettable characters. Annika, Neha, and Kai's intersecting paths weave a tale of revenge, redemption, and the perilous quest for truth. Prepare to lose yourself in a dangerous city where magic is both savior and destroyer, and the shadows whisper ancient secrets that could ignite or extinguish the world.

Perfect for fans of WITCHMARK by C.L. Polk, AS THICK AS THIEVES by Megan Whalen Turner, THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS by Chloe Gong, V.E. Schwab's SHADES OF MAGIC series, THE LAST MAGICIAN by Lisa Maxwell, and Leigh Bardugo's SIX OF CROWS duology

CONTENT WARNING: Contains graphic violence, gore, abuse, death, suicide, and alcoholism. Does not contain sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.

The Rike Sjöstad Series

• The Shrouded Port (volume 1)

• The Smoking Mirror (volume 2)

• The Sky King (volume 3)

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• Literature & FictionHorrorDark Fantasy
• Science Fiction & FantasyFantasyLow Fantasy

• Publication Date: July 31, 2023
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• Print Length: 383 Pages
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