ShadowLight Saga Series

A Bestselling YA Epic Fantasy and the #1 Norse Myths Bestseller! Here's what readers are saying about this breakout novel: FANTASTY WRITING AT ITS BEST! "Bonded is an intriguing, addicting immersion into lives of young heroes and heroines making their way in a beautiful but dangerous world. With rich descriptions of fantastic places and people—their struggles and celebrations—this is fantasy writing at its best!" – Bestseller: Ann Mauren, author of In the Spotlight: Mayne Attraction "I'm captivated… Bonded totally sucked me in; I could not put it down…" "A rollercoaster of emotion! I literally teared up, laughed out loud, and gasped in surprise!" OVERVIEW: Hallad Avarson's vow to protect a mysterious warrior maiden pits his best friend against him, endangers the life of his little sister, and leads him into a treacherous realm of magic and intrigue. This richly imagined epic fantasy transports readers into a tale of seductive power, heart-wrenching love, and edge-of-your seat thrills, while following inspiring young heroes and heroines as they discover their abilities and destinies interweave with the fate of a captivatingly original world. More praise for Bonded: "It feels like a big budget Peter Jackson movie in my head." "This book has it all: magic, romance, humor, suspense, and a pace that keeps you reading all night long!" "I absolutely loved my introduction into the world of the ShadowLight Saga…I felt like I'd lived through an epic adventure." "An incredibly talented wordsmith with a promising career ahead of her; this book is fantastic! I can't wait for the sequel. I have to see what will happen next!" If you like Graceling, Xena Warrior Princess, Twilight Saga, or The Wheel of Time…you'll love Bonded: Book One of the ShadowLight Saga.

New to ShadowLight? Start with the prequel, The Light Keepers. From the #1 Bestselling Author comes Broken, Book 2 of the ShadowLight Saga: It is the dawn of the Age of Silence--the age yet go come, the age that is feared, the age when silence pervades the lands. Though heroes have bonded, relationships were forged and prophecies have dawned, all could be broken as the Shadow maneuvers into position for the battle to possess Astrid.

She was born of the Shadow. Now he will claim her. The Shadow hunts. He feels those born with his dark touch, and he seeks them for his evil bidding. With dark magic brewing inside, young Ginna must find safety for an unwanted child also born with Shadow magic.  With the help of a runaway slave, the two must keep the newborn alive while escaping the clutches of ruthless bounty hunters, betrayers who would sell them for a pouch of silver, and the Shadow himself who will stop at nothing to claim both Ginna and the infant as his own. Shadow Born is a stand-alone novel in Mande Matthews' internationally bestselling series, the ShadowLight Saga.

From the #1 Bestselling Norse Fantasy Author, comes The Light Keepers, a short story prequel to the ShadowLight Saga Isolated because of what she is—because of the power she holds inside—Astrid longs for contact with another human being. Her well-intentioned mother locks her away from society in order to protect her from an evil that seeks to use Astrid's abilities for his own means. But the resulting loneliness drives Astrid deeper into the shadowwalk—a power she is forbidden to use, a magic that lands her directly into the arms of the Shadow. This short prequel to the ShadowLight Saga offers a revealing glimpse into the history of the beautiful and mysterious warrior maiden known as Swan, called Astrid in this prequel. It takes place a few moons before Bonded begins and is a self-contained novelette of approximately 10,000 words. PRAISE FOR THE LIGHT KEEPERS You've never seen dark versus light like this before! Matthews expertly twists good and bad until the lines are blurred and your heart is racing. Astrid (Swan) is such an amazing heroine – she's so tough, yet emotionally rich. Since Astrid can't speak, I loved how Matthews weaved in her internal thoughts throughout the action – it gave me an extra layer of insight to her cool personality. I loved her! It's sexy, intriguing and fast paced…The Light Keepers hurls you right into the action…leaving you begging for more…