L. K. Steven

Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second instalment of the Silvercloak Saga, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates. After the disastrous events in the Havenwood, Saffron Killoran's revenge has slipped through her fingers. Still deep undercover within the Bloodmoon gang, she sees only one path forward: harness her long-dormant Timeweaver power to fix her most ruinous mistakes. But Levan Celadon, now kingpin of the Bloodmoons, has discovered Saffron's true identity. With old wounds reopening and a rival gang closing in, he questions the cause to which he has devoted his life - and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves. Hot on their heels is Auria Marriosan, an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons' rivals. Grieving the loss of her betrothed at the scarlet hand, she will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs. But when the case uncovers shocking revelations, she must find a way to bring all the corrupt players to justice. In this cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, the missing Fifth Prophecy could hold the key to everything. But will Saffron's attempt to unmake time cast her as a hero... or a villain? And just how far will her rivals go to stop her? PRAISE FOR THE SILVERCLOAK SAGA 'An absolute masterpiece' Imani Erriu, Sunday Times bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'Dazzling (and frequently sizzling)' Kiersten White, bestselling author of Lucy Undying 'Had me feverishly turning pages' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of The Foxglove King 'This will be your next fantasy obsession.' Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass & Blade 'Lush, intricate, and thoughtful.' Sarah Rees Brennan, bestselling author of Long Live Evil

Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second instalment of the Silvercloak Saga, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates. After the disastrous events in the Havenwood, Saffron Killoran’s revenge has slipped through her fingers. Still deep undercover within the Bloodmoon gang, she sees only one path forward: harness her long-dormant Timeweaver power to fix her most ruinous mistakes. But Levan Celadon, now kingpin of the Bloodmoons, has discovered Saffron’s true identity. With old wounds reopening and a rival gang closing in, he questions the cause to which he has devoted his life – and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves. Hot on their heels is Auria Marriosan, an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons' rivals. Grieving the loss of her betrothed at the scarlet hand, she will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs. But when the case uncovers shocking revelations, she must find a way to bring all the corrupt players to justice. In this cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, the missing Fifth Prophecy could hold the key to everything. But will Saffron’s attempt to unmake time cast her as a hero… or a villain? And just how far will her rivals go to stop her? PRAISE FOR THE SILVERCLOAK SAGA ‘An absolute masterpiece’ Imani Erriu, Sunday Times bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'Dazzling (and frequently sizzling)' Kiersten White, bestselling author of Lucy Undying 'Had me feverishly turning pages' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of The Foxglove King ‘This will be your next fantasy obsession.’ Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass & Blade 'Lush, intricate, and thoughtful.' Sarah Rees Brennan, bestselling author of Long Live Evil

Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice. But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside. Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand. With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she's ever loved...the mage who dedicated her life to vengeance might just have to die for it.

Taidolla punottua, raikasta ja häpeilemätöntä romantasiaa - tähän koukkuun haluat jäädä. Tumman ja tyylikkään Hopeaviitta-sarjan avausosassa uppoudutaan taikarikollisuuden, kivun nautinnon ja kostonjanon pyörteisiin. Kaksikymmentä vuotta sitten häikäilemättömät verikuut murhasivat Saffron Killoranin vanhemmat. Saff vannoo tuovansa mustaa magiaa hyödyntävän rikollisjärjestön oikeuden eteen ja valehtelee tiensä akatemiaan, jossa taikuuden eri lajeihin erikoistuneista maageista koulutetaan rautaisia rikostutkijoita, hopeaviittoja. Yllättäen Saffronille tarjoutuu harvinainen tilaisuus soluttautua verikuihin, ja hän sukeltaa maailmaan, jossa hänen on tehtävä kauhistuttavia tekoja säilyttääkseen peitetarinansa - ja henkensä. Valheiden vyyhtiä sekoittavat entisestään Saffronin hämmentävät tunteet rikollispomon poikaa kohtaan. Kun taikuutta ruokkivat nautinto ja kipu, on helppo mennä liian pitkälle... L. K. Steven (s. 1992) on englantilainen kirjailija. Hän on kirjoittanut muun muassa rikosromaaneja, feministisiä nuorten kirjoja ja alakoululaisille suunnattua fantasiaa. Kesällä 2025 julkaistu Hopeaviitta on Stevenin ensimmäinen romantasiateos ja trilogian ensimmäinen osa. Sen käännösoikeudet on myyty yli kymmeneen maahan.