Heir to the Hollow Crown
Shawn Graves thought magic only existed in movies—until an invisible assassin stabbed him outside Newark Penn Station.Instead of dying, Shawn accidentally absorbs his attacker's memories and lethal supernatural ability. As....
Shawn Graves thought magic only existed in movies—until an invisible assassin stabbed him outside Newark Penn Station.Instead of dying, Shawn accidentally absorbs his attacker's memories and lethal supernatural ability. As his wound heals, mysterious black lines form a broken crown beneath the skin of his hands, and a chilling text message flashes on his phone: THE HEIR HAS AWAKENED.Rescued by Laura, a deadly young woman who turns spoken promises into unbreakable magical contracts, Shawn is brought to Crownspire Institute. Concealed inside an abandoned hospital, this secret academy trains people whose powers are forged from trauma. But Shawn’s power is different. Through a simple touch, he can steal anyone's magic, mind, and memories. If he takes too much, he risks erasing his own identity forever.Now, five powerful supernatural families are hunting him. They believe he is the true heir to the Hollow Crown—an ancient authority capable of controlling every magical being alive. To survive, Shawn must navigate cutthroat academy rivalries, unravel his family's dark conspiracy, and figure out if he can trust the beautiful woman sent to betray him.Will Shawn destroy the Hollow Crown, or will he claim the throne and rule them all?