Darkness looms over the realm. And it's hungry for blood. Only a few months after Halira saved Arcathain from destruction, she and her sister Kalli learn of an attack in a neighboring town. They investigate, only to discover the horrible truth: Not all monsters died in battle that day. Some still thirst for blood. When the realm needs a second saving, will our heroes rise triumphantly? Or will they plunge the continent into a new oblivion? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hunger & Cursed Shadows is an epic, dark fantasy, vampire prequel that bridges the twenty-year gap of time between the Primordials of Shadowthorn series and Blood & Magic Eternal. It is strongly recommended that readers follow the proposed reading order below: Shadow Crusade (Primordials of Shadowthorn, 1) Blighted Heart (Primordials of Shadowthorn, 2) Immortal Return (Primordials of Shadowthorn, 3) Hunger & Cursed Shadows (Blood & Magic Eternal, 0) Blood & Magic Eternal (Blood & Magic Eternal, 1) Death & Wicked Monsters (Blood & Magic Eternal, 2)