{"product_id":"9780345540508","title":"The Conquering Dark: Crown \u0026 Key","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eGriffith, Clay; Griffith, Susan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDel Rey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/28\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eMass-market Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series \u003ci\u003ePenny Dreadful,\u003c\/i\u003e and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Crown and Key Society face their most terrifying villain yet: Gaios, a deranged demigod with the power to destroy Britain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e To avenge a centuries-old betrayal, Gaios is hell-bent on summoning the elemental forces of the earth to level London and bury Britain. The Crown and Key Society, a secret league consisting of a magician, an alchemist, and a monster-hunter, is the realm’s only hope—and to stop Gaios, they must gather their full strength and come together as a team, or the world will fall apart.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But Simon Archer, the Crown and Key’s leader and the last living magician-scribe, has lost his powers. As Gaios searches for the Stone of Scone, which will give him destructive dominion over the land, monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane, alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther, gadget geek Penny Carter, and Charlotte the werewolf scramble to reconnect Simon to his magic before the world as they know it is left forever in ruins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Conquering Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yet another fantastic addition to the amazing Crown \u0026amp; Key series . . . I didn’t want the book to end.”\u003cb\u003e—Word Gurgle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The previous novels, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Undying Legion,\u003c\/i\u003e set a high standard that \u003ci\u003eThe Conquering Dark\u003c\/i\u003e not only meets, but surpasses. . . . If you are looking for an exciting fantasy series with memorable characters, look to the Crown \u0026amp; Key trilogy. You won’t be disappointed.”\u003cb\u003e—The Mutt Cafe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Conquering Dark\u003c\/i\u003e is the final book of the Crown \u0026amp; Key trilogy, and it was a wonderful ride! . . . I cannot stress enough how good this series was. It was such a fun read!”\u003cb\u003e—Bibliophage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Conquering Dark\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect conclusion to the Crown \u0026amp; Key trilogy, although I’m hoping we’ll see more of these characters in future books. Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted an action-packed, steampunk-laced dark fantasy filled with likable and memorable characters. I can’t rave about the Crown \u0026amp; Key series enough!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “With lovable characters that will leave a lasting impression on you, this series truly is stand out and I can’t recommend it enough.”\u003cb\u003e—My Guilty Obsession\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Clay and Susan Griffith’s \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Revolution \u003c\/i\u003ekicks off the Crown \u0026amp; Key series in spectacular fashion!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn.”\u003cb\u003e—Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"A thrilling read! Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magic—a must read for steampunk fans!”\u003cb\u003e—Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Del Rey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43365826003199,"sku":"9780345540508","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780345540508_s600x595.jpg?v=1775595563","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780345540508","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}