Shadow’s Claim (Immortals After Dark, #13; The Dacians, #1)
by Kresley Cole
Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 17.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 481 pages.
About Shadow's Claim
#1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole introduces The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist, a new paranormal series following the royal bloodline of Dacia, a vampire kingdom hidden within the Lore of the Immortals After Dark. Shadow’s Claim features Prince Trehan, a ruthless master assassin who will do anything to possess Bettina, his beautiful sorceress mate, even compete for her hand in a blood-sport tournament— to the death.
HE WON'T BE DENIED...
Trehan Daciano, known as the Prince of Shadows, has spent his life serving his people—striking in the night, quietly executing any threat to their realm. The coldly disciplined swordsman has never desired anything for himself -
until he beholds Bettina, the sheltered ward of two of the Lore’s most fearsome villains.SHE’S BOUND TO ANOTHER...
Desperate to earn her guardians’ approval after a life-shattering mistake, young Bettina has no choice but to marry whichever suitor prevails—even though she’s lost her heart to another.
Yet one lethal competitor, a mysterious cloaked swordsman, invades her dreams, tempting her with forbidden pleasure.A BATTLE FOR HER BODY AND SOUL
Even if Trehan can survive the punishing contests to claim her as his wife, the true battle for Bettina’s heart is yet to come. And unleashing a millennium’s worth of savage need will either frighten his Bride away -
or stoke Bettina’s own desires to a fever pitch....
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kresley Cole |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 481 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,866 |
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What genre is Shadow's Claim?
Shadow's Claim is categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Shadow's Claim worth reading?
Based on 17.9K reader ratings, Shadow's Claim has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Shadow's Claim?
Shadow's Claim has 481 pages.
Who wrote Shadow's Claim?
Shadow's Claim was written by Kresley Cole. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Shadow's Claim?
The ISBN-13 for Shadow's Claim is 9781451650050.0.
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