A Kingdom of Shadows (Lightseekers)

A Kingdom of Shadows by Emily Bain Murphy

Enter a sweeping fantasy adventure in A Kingdom of Shadows by Emily Bain Murphy, the start of an epic middle grade series filled with mystery, danger, and wonder. Perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wingfeather Saga, this atmospheric tale explores friendship, courage, and the fight between light and darkness in a richly imagined world.

In the fading kingdom of Wildfel, the light is slowly disappearing. Ever since the Great Betrayal, shadows have crept across the land, weakening the sun, darkening homes, and making survival increasingly difficult. In this world of uncertainty, twelve-year-old orphan Finn survives by thieving alongside his best friend Adrion and his younger sister Lydia.

Their lives change when they encounter a mysterious stranger who speaks of a legendary Lake of Light—an ancient source of hope said to restore balance to the kingdom. Drawn into a perilous journey, the trio sets out across Wildfel, a land filled with enchanted dangers: memory-stealing mist, shimmering starlit waterfalls, and deadly glass-spinning spiders hidden in the dark.

As they search for the truth behind the legend, Finn begins to uncover secrets about the kingdom—and about himself—that could change everything he believes. But stepping toward the truth may cost more than he ever imagined.

Lyrical, immersive, and full of wonder, A Kingdom of Shadows is a gripping fantasy about friendship, identity, and the courage to bring light into the darkest places.