Twin Thorns
Book Two of the Dynasty of Shadows
By C.R. Thorne
They were born of shadow and roses. Now the realm will bleed to keep them safe.
After a brutal assassination attempt in the heart of the palace, six-year-old twin princes Fen and Aras awaken powers that should not yet be theirs. Roots twist at their feet. Shadows listen when they speak. And the living palace itself bends to their will.
As Queen Liora races to warn her husband of a brewing alliance between high elves and dwarves, the twins ride with her through haunted forests, blood-soaked roads, and a realm alive with ancient magic. But what began as a journey to deliver a message becomes a march toward war - and a terrifying glimpse of what the future holds.
Because the world sees heirs.
But the shadows see kings.
Darkly lyrical, emotionally fierce, and brimming with Gothic magic, Twin Thorns is the second book in the Dynasty of Shadows series - perfect for fans of high-stakes fantasy, family loyalty, and children destined to rule or destroy.