Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth by Danielle L. Jensen is the concluding installment of the Dark Shores series, published by Tor Publishing Group on August 5, 2025. This edition spans 752 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Lydia and Killian as they navigate the aftermath of their escape from their enemies, grappling with the consequences of their actions while striving to combat a pervasive blight. As Lydia battles the influence of the Corrupter, Killian faces his own challenges in locating the queen they risked everything to save.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale of fantasy and magic, where themes of action, adventure, and romance intertwine. Teriana and Marcus also play pivotal roles, confronting dark truths and seeking allies amidst dire circumstances. The story unfolds against a backdrop of escalating conflict, with secrets that could alter the fate of nations. As the characters make difficult choices and sacrifices, the stakes rise in their quest for liberty in a world threatened by evil.
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The thrilling finale to #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen’s Dark Shores series, which Sarah J. Maas calls “everything I look for in a fantasy novel.”
Lydia and Killian escaped their enemy’s grasp, but not without consequences. While they race to destroy the blight, Lydia fights an internal war against the Corrupter’s influence knowing defeat means death for those she loves. Tormented by a battle that can’t be won with blades, Killian must find the queen they risked everything to rescue without falling prey to Corrupter’s weapons, both living and dead.
Teriana and Marcus thwarted assassination, but now must live with the dark truths that have been revealed. As Teriana hunts for allies, she must face the dire circumstances of her imprisoned people, driving her to strike a dangerous deal with the Empire. Consumed by guilt over his crimes, Marcus embarks on an ambitious campaign to save those he condemned, which risks him becoming the conqueror the Empire desires him to be.
With the blight consuming everything in its path and the Empire crushing everyone who stands before it, Reath is falling beneath the tide of evil. Secrets will be revealed that break hearts even as they forge new alliances, but only the greatest sacrifices of all will turn the tide in the battle for the liberty of every nation on Reath.
“A big, bold send-off for beloved characters.”—Kirkus Reviews
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