The Undying Legion: Crown and Key

A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.   With a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead?   When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London...
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A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.
 
With a flood of dark magic about to engulf Victorian London, can a handful of heroes vanquish a legion of the undead?
 
When monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane comes across the gruesome aftermath of a ritual murder in a London church, he enlists the help of magician-scribe Simon Archer and alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther. Studying the macabre scene, they struggle to understand obscure clues in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics carved into the victim's heart--as well as bizarre mystical allusions to the romantic poetry of William Blake. One thing is clear: Some very potent black magic is at work.
 
But this human sacrifice is only the first in a series of ritualized slayings. Desperate to save lives while there is still time, Simon, Kate, and Malcolm--along with gadget geek Penny Carter and Charlotte, an adolescent werewolf--track down a necromancer who is reanimating the deceased. As the team battles an unrelenting army of undead, a powerful Egyptian mummy, and serpentine demons, the necromancer proves an elusive quarry. And when the true purpose of the ritual is revealed, the gifted allies must confront a destructive force that is positively apocalyptic.

Praise for The Undying Legion
 
"Monstrously entertaining."--Wit and Sin
 
"These books are just pure unadulterated fun."--Slapdash & Sundry
 
"An impressive follow-up in the Crown & Key trilogy."--Bibliophage
 
"A pulse-pounding ride."--Faire's Fair
 
"A delightful read! . . . The Undying Legion combines a thrilling well-developed plot with spectacular action sequences, witty banter, and unlikely heroes that are fabulously unique and fascinating."--Goldilox and the Three Weres
 
"Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. . . . This book was fantastic."--Word Gurgle

Praise for Clay and Susan Griffith's The Shadow Revolution
 
"Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!"--RT Book Reviews
 
"A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion!"--Fresh Fiction
 
"Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn."--Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series
 
"A thrilling read! Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magic--a must read for steampunk fans!"--Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series