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From Lividian Publications:
It's January of 1704, and Matthew Corbett continues his mission to Italy,
accompanied by Hudson Greathouse and former enemy Professor Fell. They seek
Brazio Valeriani and information about the mirror created by his father, the
sorcerer Ciro. Legend claims the mirror can be used to summon demons from beyond.
But fate has other plans for Matthew as their ship is disabled by a pod of
whales, and they seek refuge on a secluded island. The islanders welcome them
with a massive feast, but all is not what it seems. As the island pulls them
deeper into its influence, the castaways struggle to maintain their grip on
reality, even their very identity. Matthew must keep his wits about him and
solve the mystery enshrouding the other side of the island, where an active
volcano looms and a secretive creature lurks
The King of Shadows is the eighth installment in bestselling author Robert
McCammon's acclaimed series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew
Corbett, a brave "problem-solver" who now faces a challenging
foe that threatens to take over his most valuable resource: his own
mind.
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