About Shadow Heir by Eric Wanner
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In the shadowy divide between the gilded castle and the desperate streets, two lives collide, shattering the walls between their worlds.
In a city divided between wealthy halls of power and the desperate struggle of the streets, two young lives are about to collide.
Addi, a sharp-witted thief, lives by her courage and cunning. With her mentor taken by the guard, she bears the responsibility of keeping her makeshift family alive in a world that would rather see them vanish. Every stolen coin or trinket buys another day of safety, but each risk brings her closer to the gallows. When a theft goes wrong and draws the attention of both the city guard and a ruthless crime lord, Addi finds herself caught in a dangerous game far bigger than survival.
Markus, heir to a powerful noble house, feels imprisoned by the weight of duty. His father expects ruthless loyalty to the crown, but Markus longs for meaning beyond politics and manipulation. A chance encounter in the marketplace pulls him into Addi’s world, stripping away the protection of his name and forcing him to see the kingdom through different eyes.
Bound by circumstance and lies, Addi and Markus form an unlikely alliance. To save one of their own, they must attempt an impossible heist: steal from the king in the very heart of the castle. Joined by Addi’s ragtag family of outcasts, they embark on a mission where success could change everything—and failure could cost them their lives.
As secrets unravel and conspiracies surface, Markus must confront the corruption that sustains his family’s power, while Addi wrestles with how much she can risk for trust and belonging. In a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow, both will learn that the greatest treasure is not gold or influence, but the fragile bonds of found family.
Shaddow Heir is a thrilling young adult fantasy of heists, hidden identities, and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of fast-paced adventures, conspiracies, and stories of loyalty, belonging, and the families we choose.
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Author Bio:
Eric Wanner spent his formative years exploring the ancient cities and festivals of Central Europe, developing a deep love for the gritty reality of the medieval period. Now a hobby writer and parent to a teenage boy in Stuttgart, he channels that passion into YA dark fantasy novels where the intrigue of noble courts is just as dangerous as the city’s thief-ridden underbelly. When not writing, he’s traveling with his family or arguing with his son over the best doner kebab in town.