The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set

In the mist-locked kingdom of Blunder, Elspeth Spindle harbors a lethal secret: a mercurial, ancient spirit known as the Nightmare resides within her mind. While this entity offers protection from the encroaching shadows, his presence comes at a harrowing cost, slowly eroding her sanity and autonomy. Survival in this eerie realm requires constant vigilance, but Elspeth’s precarious existence is upended when she crosses paths with a mysterious highwayman.

The stranger is far more than a bandit; he is the Captain of the Destriers and the King’s own nephew, currently entangled in a dangerous plot of high treason. Bound by necessity, Elspeth and the Captain form an uneasy alliance to embark on a desperate quest: they must locate twelve mystical Providence Cards before the Solstice to break the dark curse infecting their land. As they navigate a landscape of deception and occult magic, the professional tension between them ignites into a volatile, undeniable attraction.

Yet, with every passing day, the Nightmare’s influence grows stronger, threatening to consume Elspeth entirely. She must race against time to save her kingdom, all while grappling with the terrifying realization that the monster she relies on for survival may be the very thing that destroys her.