The Shadow Rises

An all-powerful empire . . .

A land of magic and wonder . . .

A dark god that hungers for its destruction.

When Scarlett Thawn, heir to the great city of Hightown, learns that her family has been attacked, she is forced to give up her dreams of becoming a mage and return home.

But proving her legacy will be far from simple, as sinister forces have taken hold of the city.

Can Scarlett, with the help of mysterious new arrival Rex, defeat these evil powers and claim what is rightfully hers? Brought to you by comics powerhouse The Phoenix, book one in this epic three-part fantasy series features all the characters from the comic strip that readers know and love.