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The Element of Surprise
A Fantasy Novel by Janna Ruth
Book 1 of the Ashuan Envy Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Dark Fantasy,
- Prophecy,
- Monster-Fighting,
- Demon Fantasy,
- Ensemble Cast
This book is for you if you're into...
- Prophecies that threaten everything right as school ends
- Friend groups facing monsters and demons together
- Dark magic fueled by envy and shadowy creatures
He'll step out of the shadows, as dark as the night. He'll serve envy, jealous of the light. His shadows will devour the earth, leaving nothing but blight.
Despite frequent monster attacks and trouble with demons, the Six have survived high school. Just as they're ready to spread their wings to embark on new adventures, a dark prophecy puts a spoke in their wheels. The Shadow, a mystical creature of shadows and envy, plans to cover the world in fire and ash.
The Six will have to find a way to stop him, or their studies–and lives–will be cut short.
The Element of Surprise is the seventh book of the action-packed Ashuan series, beginning the Ashuan Envy trilogy. Buy The Element of Surprise (Ashuan Envy 1) now to discover what adventures are in store for the Greenvalley Crew in their third season.
with Janna Ruth “ I write action-packed supernatural adventures in Europe, so while you're hunting monsters, learning magic, and defend those who can't defend themselves, you also get to go sightseeing. ”
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