We are thrilled to be sharing an exclusive excerpt from Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu (Starscape, On-sale: May 23, 2023) by critically acclaimed author Erika Lewis, which is the second book in The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts—a magical series infused with Celtic mythology!
Perfect for readers who’ve ever wondered: What if Harry Potter had been sorted into Slytherin? Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu is not to be missed. The Heart of Danu is available to pre-order and add to your Goodreads!
“I cannot wait for readers to get their hands on Book Two, The Hunt for the Heart of Danu! This middle book in the series breaks the story—and the war between the Lands of Summer and the Lands of Winter—wide open. They’ll be introduced to the Lands of Winter through the eyes of a gutsy girl named Lexis and her quirky fianna at Braverwil, Winter’s military school. In this epic part of the tale, Lexis’s fianna goes head-to-head with Kelcie’s, but there can be only one winner, only one Land that will survive.” – Erika Lewis
SYNOPSIS
It’s hard having a father who’s an infamous traitor. It’s even harder having a mother who’s an omen of doom.
After a summer away, Kelcie Murphy is excited to be back at the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. But she and her friends have barely settled in when they receive a visit from her mother—the war goddess, Nemain—with a warning of coming calamity.
The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth in the Lands of Summer, is going to be stolen. And only Kelcie and her mates can stop it. As they travel with the rest of the students to Summer City to take part in the glorious Ascension Ceremony, Kelcie has no time for the military parade, the lavish ball, or even to visit her father: she’s determined to protect the Heart and her new home.
But the Lands of Summer are still not a welcoming place for Kelcie. When disaster strikes, the Queen, the High Guard, and even some of her schoolmates suspect Kelcie is to blame.
As the world is plunged into darkness, Kelcie will have to decide: does she keep fighting for a place that may always see her as a traitor’s daughter, or for a future greater than the war to come.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erika Lewis grew up in Virginia, where she spent most of her childhood riding her dirt bike through Fort Ward. She resides in the sunshine state of California. When she’s not at her laptop, she’s usually playing with her big fluffy golden retriever, running, or at one of the bookstores or comic shops by her house. And always drinking coffee
