Supernatural creatures create chaos across an unforgiving western landscape in the second book of a propulsive and cinematic fantasy adventure series that began withWake of Vultures.

I dont care what else youve seen in the bookstore today. Buy this book because its the thrilling, delightfully written, and important one youve always wanted to read.Kevin Hearne,New York Timesbestselling author onWake of Vultures

Nettie Lonesome made a leapnot knowing what shed become. But now her destiny as the Shadow is calling.

A powerful alchemist is leaving a trail of dead across the prairie. And Nettie must face the ultimate challenge: side with her friends and the badge on her chest or take off alone on a dangerous mission that is pulling her inexorably toward the fight of her life.

When it comes to monsters and men, the world isnt black and white. What good are two wings and a gun when your enemy can command a conspiracy of ravens?