Strands of Fire

A Tale of Magic in the Great War (The Shards of Lafayette, Book 2)

The heartrending, magical sequel in an unforgettable fantasy-filled adventure through World War One.

After Lufbery, everything changed.

Still reeling from the trauma of their last mission, Marcus and Jane idle in a holding pattern, testing trinkets for possible magic effects far behind the danger of the front lines. But though they’re removed from the action, violent magic picks at the security they once enjoyed.

A new mission calls them to Ireland, and their sense of honor and loyalty faces challenges like never before. For one of them, it’s harder than ever to comply with orders. For the other, obeying commands without question becomes paramount to survival. And these differences in perspective have a monumental impact on more than their relationship. The Allied War Effort may be at stake.

When their new assignment requires them to pose undercover as husband and wife, feelings about warfare aren’t the only ones evolving. As they struggle to reconcile their doubt in magic and friendship, panic drives them to bold conclusions.

Split second decisions lead down roads of no return. And in the confusion, their mysterious, magical enemy grows more and more powerful.

They’re in a magical arms race, and there are more devices to be found...

Continue a magical, high-flying adventure with a novel readers are calling brilliant, emotional, and gripping.

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