| Shards of Hope | |
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| Author | Nalini Singh |
| Publication date | June 2015 |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by Shield of Winter |
Followed by Allegiance of Honor |
Shards of Hope is the 14th book in the overall series. Chronologically, it falls between the short stories "Housewarming at the Orchard" and "Romancing Drew."
Synopsis[]
Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders.
And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she’s too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what.
This time, even Aden’s passionate determination may not be enough—because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken…like Zaira.
Characters[]
Main Characters[]
Recurring Characters[]
- Alejandro
- Andrew Kincaid
- Anthony Kyriakus
- Cristabel Rodriguez
- Devraj Santos
- Hawke Snow
- Ivy Jane
- Judd Lauren
- Kaleb Krychek
- Katya Haas
- Lucas Hunter
- Max Shannon
- Ming LeBon
- Nikita Duncan
- Riordan
- Sienna Lauren
- Sophia Russo
- Vasic Zen
- Walker Lauren
New Characters[]
- Angel
- Beatrice Gault
- Blake Straton
- Finn
- Jasper
- Jojo
- Lark
- Marjorie Kai
- Miane Léveque
- Naoshi Ayze
- Nerida
- Olivia Coletti
- Persephone Coletti
- Remi Denier
- Tavish
- Theo
- Yuri
Mentioned or non-Speaking Roles[]
- Amin
- Arif Adelaja, unnamed
- Amara Aleine
- Ashaya Aleine
- Axl
- Bowen Knight
- Brenna Kincaid
- Catherine Adelaja, unnamed
- Dieter, unnamed
- Griffin
- Jim Sauva
- Mercy Smith
- Nathan Ryder
- Pip
- Rabbit
- Riaz Delgado
- Riley Kincaid
- Samuel Rain
- Stefan Berg
- Zaid Adelaja
Plot[]
Please be aware this book contains depictions of child abuse and child soldiers.
International Covers[]
