Adam’s shadow has a mind of its own. And it’s tired of hiding.

Adam lives in the shadows of a lonely orphanage, terrified that his moving shadow marks him as a “freak.” But when a group of gnomes whisks him away to a hidden world of magic, Adam learns the truth: his “curse” is actually a rare and legendary legacy.

The catch? He’s the only one who has a living shadow. And in the magical halls of Miriwan Academy, “unique” is just another word for “target.”

Between mastering his magic and hunting for the father he thought was dead, he discovers a monstrous experiment brewing beneath the floors.

Can Adam expose the plot before magic is drained forever?

Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Rick Riordan Presents, and Nevermoor.

Uncover the secret of the living shadow.