The Broken Raven (Shadow Skye, Book Two)

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The extraordinary second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy.

In a world of shadows, hope can be found...

Agatha and Jaime have rescued their clan and returned home to Skye as heroes. But when Agatha uncovers a threat to their people, she unwittingly releases a terrible power that could kill every living thing on the island. Jaime must race to Scotia to hunt an ancient blood magic, which may be their only chance of survival.

Meanwhile, Sigrid, a Norvegian girl with an unusual gift, journeys to the court of Ingland where a dangerous alliance is forming - one that will soon turn its vengeful eyes to Skye. Sigrid will have to risk everything if she and the people of Skye are to survive the gathering shadows...

Cover illustration by Violet Tobacco.

Praise for the Shadow Skye trilogy:

Thrilling, strange and brutally involving. Guardian

A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know theyve been waiting for. New York Times

A gripping story and a dark one. Wall Street Journal

An absolute cracker. Electrifying. Belfast Telegraph

A proper barnstormer. SFX

A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure. The Week Junior

The chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness. Irish Times

Packs a real punch with its high-level suspense. BookTrust

Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut. Kirkus

A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away. Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami

Agatha is that rare thing in fiction: a truly original hero, one for all of us. What a great book! Ian Irvine, author of The Three Worlds Cycle

"A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of Millions

A brave new voice in fantasy fiction. Sally Green, author of Half Bad

I could hardly turn the pages fast enough. Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girls Guide to Murder

Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion. Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and Thunder

A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure. Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Sharks Teeth

A triumph. Katy a Balen, author of The Space Were In

One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies Ive ever read. Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside

The fandom Ive been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... I want to be a Hawk. Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars

Reviews

Featured in The Bookseller's January Previews 2021, * The Bookseller *
It kept me hooked from page one. While aimed at a teen/young adult audience, it makes an incredible read for any fantasy-lover, regardless of age. Eerie, thrilling and mind-bending [] spectacular! * Fallen Star Stories Blog *
The storyline is amazing, I really loved how all the characters are so different from each other, but without all of them the story would not be as good as it is. -- Reader, Age 12 * Toppsta *
I really loved The Good Hawk, and I think (with the addition of Sigrid) I love The Broken Raven even more! The plot was so gripping, and I love the way that each chapter is unique to the character whose POV it is from. [] I can't recommend it enough! -- Reader, Age 13 * Toppsta *
The story is exciting and full of adventure and journeys which all link up. Theres personal battles, actual battles and good against evil. Id recommend it for ages 11/12 up - I cant wait for the next one! -- Reader, Age 11 * Toppsta *

Author Bio

Joseph Elliott is a writer and actor, well-known for his work in childrens television including CBeebies series "Swashbuckle". His commitment to serving children with special education needs was instilled at a young age: his mother is a teacher trained in special needs education, and his parents provided respite foster care for children with additional needs. He has worked at a recreational centre for children with learning disabilities and as a teaching assistant at Westminster Special Schools. The heroine of his debut series, the Shadow Skye trilogy, was inspired by the many incredible children he has worked with, especially those with Downs syndrome. Joseph lives in London. Say hello to Joseph at @joseph_elliott.