'Blood Metal Bone surprises you in the very best ways. Unique world-building, a bold heroine with a heartbreaking past, and awe-inspiring magic that simply cannot be caged.' Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

A DEADLY OUTCAST
A DANGEROUS SECRET
ONE EPIC QUEST FOR THE TRUTH

Wrongly accused of her brother's murder, Sonara's destiny was to die, sentenced to execution by her own mother. Punished and left for dead, the shadows have cursed her with a second life as a Shadowblood, cast out and hunted by society for her demon-like powers.

Now known as the Devil of the Deadlands, Sonara survives as a thief on the edge of society, fighting for survival on a quest to uncover what really happened to her brother and whether he is even dead at all...

Blood Metal Bone is the gripping new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Cummings. This is the perfect adrenaline-packed read for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, The Mandalorian and Sarah J Maas' Throne of Glass series.

'A skilful blend of fantasy and science fiction, full of twists and turns, and sure to thrill fans of both.' Jay Posey, author of Every Sky A Grave

'A dark, twisting tale with an incredible cast of characters immersed in a richly detailed world I couldn't get enough of.' KayLynn Flanders, author of Shielded

An epic new fantasy novel, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo

About the Author

Lindsay Cummings is the author of The Murder Complex series and the Balance Keepers series. She also co-authored Zenith and Nexus with Sasha Alsberg. She lives in Texas with her husband, young son and, of course, her horse.

Reviews

'Blood Metal Bone surprises you in the very best ways. Unique world-building, a bold heroine with a heartbreaking past, and awe-inspiring magic that simply cannot be caged.'
Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

'A skilful blend of fantasy and science fiction, full of twists and turns, and sure to thrill fans of both.'
Jay Posey, author of Every Sky A Grave

Praise for Lindsay Cummings

'A whirlwind, out-of-this-galaxy adventure! The dynamic cast of characters, edge-of-your-seat action, and sprawling universe had me hooked from the very first pages.'
Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series on Zenith

'Epic, mesmerizing and heart-stopping, you'll be left breathless and wanting more'
Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the DOROTHY MUST DIE series on Zenith

'ZENITH is a spectacularly stunning, whirlwind adventure with a race-against-the-clock plot and strong as hell female characters.' Buzzfeed

Book Information
ISBN 9780008292799
Author Lindsay Cummings
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint HQ Young Adult
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 32mm