{"product_id":"9780345540492","title":"The Undying Legion (Crown \u0026 Key Series #2)","description":"\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 \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWith a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London church, he enlists the help of magician-scribe Simon Archer and alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther. Studying the macabre scene, they struggle to understand obscure clues in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics carved into the victim’s heart—as well as bizarre mystical allusions to the romantic poetry of William Blake. One thing is clear: Some very potent black magic is at work.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But this human sacrifice is only the first in a series of ritualized slayings. Desperate to save lives while there is still time, Simon, Kate, and Malcolm—along with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolf—track down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead, a powerful Egyptian mummy, and serpentine demons, the necromancer proves an elusive quarry. And when the true purpose of the ritual is revealed, the gifted allies must confront a destructive force that is positively apocalyptic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Undying Legion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Monstrously entertaining.”\u003cb\u003e—Wit and Sin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “These books are just pure unadulterated fun.”\u003cb\u003e—Slapdash \u0026amp; Sundry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An impressive follow-up in the Crown \u0026amp; Key trilogy.”\u003cb\u003e—Bibliophage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A pulse-pounding ride.”\u003cb\u003e—Faire’s Fair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A delightful read! . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Undying Legion\u003c\/i\u003e combines a thrilling well-developed plot with spectacular action sequences, witty banter, and unlikely heroes that are fabulously unique and fascinating.”\u003cb\u003e—Goldilox and the Three Weres\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. . . . This book was fantastic.”\u003cb\u003e—Word Gurgle\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Paperback edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Random House Worlds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121550541040,"sku":"9780345540492","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780345540492_p0.jpg?v=1763688449","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780345540492","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}