But she risks never seeing the sun again.
A young adult epic fantasy
Rosa is strong-willed but naïve and she is desperate to locate her missing brother. He disappeared after travelling to the city of Karas to look for work. Could he have become entangled with the notorious Resistance?
The young girl must keep her magic hidden whilst searching the depths of the corrupt city. For if the sinister Dark Patrol catch her, she may never see her brother, or the sun, again.
This is a prequel novella in The Darkling Duology world and is set 25 years prior to the events of The Shard. It will introduce you to the magic and the history of the city of Karas - the most important setting in The Darkling Duology.
If you enjoy books with strong female leads, coming of age stories, adventures in new lands and plenty of magic then you will love this YA/Young adult Coming-of-age Epic Fantasy.
Buy The Darkness Within Karas and follow Rosa’s desperate mission to save her brother.
Young adult fantasy, young adult epic fantasy
Jane Shand has always been an avid reader of fantasy and mystery and is an author of YA Fantasy.
She got hooked on fantasy after reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ at a young age and was determined to write books full of magic and adventure.
She lives in Hampshire, England with her family and two cheeky cats who would love to help her write.
She has published three full novels, The Shard and The Dark Cluster from The Darkling Duology and the standalone The Light Wielders. Plus a Prequel to The Darkling Duology.
She is currently working on the brand-new Crystal Mages Trilogy.