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Shades of Magic: Night of Knives
Series · 5 books · 2019

Books in series

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Night of Knives #1

2019

A new chapter begins for the hit fantasy comic, as New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab continues to explore the world of her acclaimed fantasy novel series: Shades of Magic. Maxim Maresh has a target on his back. Every thug and thief on the Blood Coast is out to get the exiled prince of Red London, and his soldiers think he’s just another spoilt brat. Yet opportunity knocks – for the Night of Knives is here, an annual trial sure to prove his mettle. The only problem? No-one survives the night…
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#2

Night of Knives #2

2019

Prince Maxim dives deeper into the deadly trials of lawless Verose. NYT bestseller V.E. Schwab continues the acclaimed comic set in the world of her award-winning fantasy series, Shades of Magic.
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#3

Night of Knives #3

2019

Prince Maxim’s deadly trials intensify in the darkness below Verose, where the Steel Prince must risk his very mind to claim victory.
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#4

Night of Knives #4

2019

Prince Maxim proves himself to the scum of Verose… at what cost? The second comic arc of New York Time bestseller V.E. Schwab’s million copies sold fantasy series!
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Shades of Magic Vol. 2

Night of Knives

2019

Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab and torn from the universe of the Shades of Magic sequence, this all-original comic book adventure continues the story begun in The Steel Prince - perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy! The young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh, having faced the terror of the Pirate Queen, now aims to capture the respect of the combative port town of Verose - by taking the impossible challenges of the Night of Knives... and surviving, where none has survived before! These are the hidden, secret adventures of Maxim, from long before he became the king of Red London and adoptive father to Kell, the lead of A Darker Shade of Magic! Collects Shades of Magic #5-8: Night of Knives

Author

Victoria Schwab
Victoria Schwab
Author · 52 books

Victoria is the product of a British mother, a Beverly Hills father, and a southern upbringing. Because of this, she has been known to say "tom-ah-toes," "like," and "y'all." She also tells stories. She loves fairy tales, and folklore, and stories that make her wonder if the world is really as it seems.

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