The Deathly Shadow

Book 2

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Genres

Morally Grey Characters, Coming of Age, Fantasy Adventure, Grimdark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Female Protagonist, Magical Realism, and Novellas

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

The Fallen Swallow — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Jul 20, 2025

Page Length

116 pages

Available Formats

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The Deathly Shadow

Book 2

Published Copy

Blurb

Darkness spreads and time runs out in The Deathly Shadow, sequel to The Fallen Swallow.

Darkness is spreading, and time is running out in The Deathly Shadow, the heart-pounding sequel to The Fallen Swallow. Abaddon rules with fear, desperate to eliminate Lily, the girl prophesied to defeat him.

While Lily secretly hones her magic, unsure if she can live up to the destiny thrust upon her, her friends fight against impossible odds. Scattered across a world filled with betrayal and danger, they must decide how far they'll go to resist Abaddon's iron grip. In a story of courage, sacrifice, and friendship, the fate of the realms rests on their shoulders.

Rich with emotional depth, vivid world-building, and moments of genuine heartbreak, The Deathly Shadow delivers a bittersweet conclusion to the central conflict while leaving the door cracked open for future stories in a wider, more dangerous world.

A dark and gripping coming-of-age fantasy with stakes that feel personal and mythic in equal measure—perfect for readers who love character-driven epic tales.

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Genres

Morally Grey Characters, Coming of Age, Fantasy Adventure, Grimdark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Female Protagonist, Magical Realism, and Novellas

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

The Fallen Swallow — Book 2

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads or Amazon

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Number of days to read

Publication Date

Jul 20, 2025

Page Length

116 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Justin C. Davis, known professionally as Brandon Francis, is a British character actor and writer whose career has taken him from the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain to stages and screens across England, America, and Japan.

Naturally drawn to bold roles and offbeat humour, he has appeared in numerous Japanese film and television productions, while also writing and adapting his own work—including the award-winning short film Bollocks, which won Best Short Film at the Peloponnesian Film Festival, and a recent stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

When he’s not performing or writing dark, atmospheric fiction, Justin can usually be found watching Norwich City (with cautious optimism), obsessing over sci-fi drama, spending time with his cats, or simply enjoying life with his daughter—who keeps him both grounded and inspired.

The Fallen Swallow marked his debut as a fantasy author and the beginning of a darker, myth-driven world that continues to evolve.