Davenport: a world where magic and threat entwine, and every shadow holds a secret.

Upon returning to her room after a long, exhausting day of training, Alyona discovers an unexpected letter demanding her attendance to the final iteration of the Archon Invitational—a brutal, unforgiving tournament, drawing the most formidable beings from all over the world. With her mentor Salim by her side, she undertakes the treacherous journey to the Archon Cathedral; a marvel of gothic architecture found deep inside the Hidden Realm. Once there, she must navigate the perils of deadly challenges, relentless opponents, and the struggle of controlling her growing feelings for a dangerous and enigmatic competitor.

Each day brings a new fight for survival, and a step closer to proving herself in an event where one wrong move could mean her end.

A Dance of Shadows is the first book in The Wit and Dagger series, a Dark Fantasy adventure that follows Alyona Moore in her daily struggle to survive betrayal, violence, competition, and an unexpected blossom of romance. A perfect read for those interested in unique mythical creatures, angst, tension, banter, and the occasional philosophical idea; appealing to fans of books like The Serpent & the Wings of Night.