Description

The second book in the dazzling Spellcaster series from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray is perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures and Hex Hall series.

Nadia, Mateo, and Verlaine saved Captive's Sound from the dark Sorceress Elizabeth…or so they thought. Despite their best efforts, a greater evil has arisen, and its dark magic has begun to call Nadia.

With her Steadfast, Mateo, and her best friend, Verlaine, Nadia must fight the black magic that tempts her, and stop the One Beneath before He comes to claim her power as His own.


  • Witches and Magic: Nadia’s power is growing, but so is the dark magic calling to her. Resisting it might be a battle she can’t win alone.
  • YA Paranormal Romance: As Nadia's Steadfast, Mateo is sworn to amplify her power and protect her. But with an ancient evil rising, their new love will be tested to its limits.
  • Good vs Evil: The sorceress Elizabeth may be gone, but the malevolent One Beneath is coming to claim Captive’s Sound—and Nadia’s soul.
  • Teen Urban Fantasy: Perfect for fans of sprawling magical series with small town secrets, found family, and a battle for the fate of the world.

About the author(s)

Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of New Orleans-based writer Amy Vincent, the author of the New York Times bestselling Evernight series. She has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and an extremely poor waitress. Her grandparents' copy of Mysteries of the Unexplained is probably the genesis of her fascination with most things mysterious and/or inexplicable.

Reviews

“This imaginative novel does not disappoint. A suspenseful and highly entertaining read.” - Kiersten White, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of PARANORMALCY

Praise for SPELLCASTER: “Three wounded but valiant protagonists confront a monstrous evil with human roots in this promising series opener. This riveting tale will keep readers up late and clamoring for the next installment.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for SPELLCASTER: “The author’s intricate portrayal of witchcraft—including its theories, rules, spells, and history—raises this novel a notch above others in the genre, and Nadia is an appealing heroine as she juggles personal pain and looming supernatural disaster.” - Publishers Weekly

Praise for SPELLCASTER: “…this is a compelling plot that mines the lore and history surrounding witchcraft to pit good against evil in a literally earth–shaking battle.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The eternal conflict between ends and means keeps the tension taut and the plot humming.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Just as smoothly written and appealing as the first entry. The ending will provide terrific fodder for book discussions, so make sure you have enough copies to go around.” - Booklist

“Gray integrates background information from the first book seamlessly…This is a narrative clearly developed with care and attention; the well–constructed plot offers many twists and turns, successfully building tension until its conclusion. Characters’ motivations and dilemmas are relatable and have an authentic, contemporary feel. Nadia is a principled and tenacious female lead, and Elizabeth is a well–drawn villain…Teens seeking a suspenseful and highly entertaining read will find much to enjoy here.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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