BOOK SPEC: Fiction Fantasy/Action Adventure; 349 pages, 76,537 words; young adult; Ethan Fox Books original series, Book #2 - Ethan Fox and the Shadow Princess by E. L. Seer. A soon to be global phenomenon and cornerstone of young adult literature, Seer's, Ethan Fox Books original series will be both universally adored and critically acclaimed. A delightful story that glows with rare magic, unearthly wonders, and true friendships. BACK COVER: Nearly a year has passed since Ethan left The Residence. On the night of his 14th birthday, while out celebrating with his parents, something dreadful happens. Victor Qruefeldt launches an attack on the streets of Manhattan and its unsuspecting human residents. Victor's Grimleaver army wreaks havoc, causing Ethan to be separated from his parents. After a narrow escape, he encounters a mysterious woman in black accompanied by menacing pixie devils. But Ethan's Caretaker friends are watching, and he is whisked away, back to the safety of The Residence. There, he is reunited with Hayley, and they pick up right where they left off, uncovering a tangled web of mysteries related to past secrets, current events, and evil intentions. How does the mysterious woman in black fit in? Ethan and Hayley embark on a new adventure that takes them to new wonders and even greater dangers. COMMENTARY: The series is sure to be a monster hit because Seer is a terrific writer, and Ethan Fox and the Shadow Princess is an amazingly good book. It is chock-full of characters, creatures, situations, and complications. But what makes it all work is that you just love Ethan, Hayley, the Shadow Princess, and many of the other protagonists while viewing the antagonists, Victor, Norell, the Grimleavers, and others of the story with equivalent disdain. Everything works because everything is built around them - Ethan and Hayley's situation, their fears, their strengths, and their mistakes. The new worlds, the new beings, the new ideas are wonderful creations, but without those people, they mean nothing. Along the way, Seer brings forth an alternate reality, and through his vision, is sure to bring joy to millions.
