The Bloodstained Shade
The Bloodstained Shade by Cass Morris is the third installment in the Aven Cycle, published by Cass Morris on January 31, 2023. This edition spans 546 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a trio of sisters and an ambitious senator as they employ charm, wit, and magic to safeguard their city from impending ruin. Central to the story is Latona of the Vitelliae, a mage whose fate hangs in the balance as her allies strive to rescue her soul from a perilous void.
Readers will encounter a tale steeped in fantasy and historical elements, where the stakes are high as Corinna, leader of a banished cult, plots a devastating ritual that threatens to engulf Aven in chaos. Sempronius Tarren, facing challenges abroad, must navigate his own ambitions and hidden magical talents to defend his city and loved ones. The story delves into themes of extraordinary magic, political intrigue, and the moral complexities faced by its characters as they confront both external threats and their inner demons.
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In the third book of the Aven Cycle, a trio of sisters and an ambitious senator use charm, wit, and magic to protect their city from ruin.
Latona of the Vitelliae, mage of Spirit and Fire, lies still as death. Her fate rests in the hands of her allies, who must redeem her soul from the churning void where Corinna, leader of a banished Discordian cult, has trapped it.
Protected by a cabal of corrupt priests and politicians, Corinna plans her most daring assault yet: a ritual striking at the ancient heart of Aven, with the power to swallow the city in a maw of chaos and strife. Her success would be Aven’s doom, and the greatest violence would fall upon the most vulnerable.
Before Sempronius Tarren can join Aven’s defense-and his beloved Latona-at home, he must end the war abroad, outwitting the blood-soaked machinations of his Iberian opponents. His own magical talents remain hidden, but dire circumstances tempt him to succumb to ambition and use forbidden tactics to hasten the way to victory.
To defeat Corinna, Aven’s devoted protectors will need to perform extraordinary magic, rally support from unexpected quarters, and face the shadows on their own souls.
Praise for the Aven Cycle:
- “A spellbinding tale of political machinations…. Fans of I, Claudius and Game of Thrones are in for a treat.” -Booklist (starred review)
- “Morris has a gift for orienting new readers and reimmersing fans into the complex world of the series. The multilayered politics-both mundane and supernatural-will keep readers hooked.” — Publishers Weekly
- “Brilliantly imagined and plotted. Cass Morris has generated Tolkien-level tomes of information about the world of Aven to make the world come alive.” -BookPage
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