A Dagger of Lightning
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Pub Date Mar 23 2027 | Archive Date Nov 30 2026
Marble Press | CamCat Books
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Paperback edition coming March 23, 2027!
“Smart, sexy, and absolutely memorable . . .” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of A Very Bad Thing
“[A] fizzy, flirty, and fun space opera . . .” —Yume Kitasei, author of The Stardust Grail
Let’s get one thing straight: I am not your chosen one.
Forty-five-year-old Imogen has always struggled to fit in, never finding her passion in life. And while that may include having cold feet in her impending nuptials, that doesn’t mean she’s ready to ditch planet Earth—and her entire life—completely.
When Imogen is kidnapped by an alien prince in disguise, there’s nothing she can do to stop him. He’s sidhe—a being with powerful abilities—and he’s grown up used to getting what he wants. The prince is convinced Imogen will fall in love with him, and that her new powers, once she’s turned sidhe, will help his country win a centuries-old feud.
With the help of the prince’s much more tolerable brother, Imogen starts to get her feet back under her, but even he can’t protect her from those who would use her for her powers. If Imogen can’t find a way to fight for herself, she’ll become a pawn in a world that has already decided what she’s going to be.
For readers who enjoy From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Faebound by Saara El-Arifi, and the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas.
Advance Praise
“Combining sf, fantasy, and romance with a soupçon of political intrigue, the latest from Lyons (after Ghost Tamer, 2023) will delight readers with the interesting paths the story takes. Imogen is an easy character to root for and her strong chemistry with Wells will captivate romance fans. The book ends on a cliffhanger and readers will be eager for a sequel.” —Booklist
“[An] unputdownable delight . . . Lyons’s terrific new novel sparkles in audio. Share widely, especially with fans of Demi Winters’s The Road of Bones.” —Library Journal, audio starred review
“In her hotly anticipated follow-up to her award-winning debut, Lyons spins a wonderful fantasy epic with an unforgettable heroine, ingenious worldbuilding, and a page-turning plot. A Dagger of Lightning is guaranteed to leave an indelible impression on readers of speculative fiction. Fans of Jemisin, Hobb, and Grossman take note.” —Julian R. Vaca, Daytime Emmy Award–winning writer and author of The Memory Index
“Wildly original and wholly unexpected, Meredith R. Lyons’ sophomore effort does not disappoint. I was swept away into the story just as Imogen was and rooted for her every step of the way as she gains back her sense of self and comes into her powers. Smart, sexy, and absolutely memorable, I can’t wait to see what happens next.” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of A Very Bad Thing
"A Dagger of Lightning begins with the mystery of a sci-fi novel, punches hard with the humor of a paranormal romance, and grows into a truly epic fantasy. If you like to have fun, this is the fantasy romance you need in your hands right now.” —Alisha Klapheke, USA Today bestselling author of the Dragons Rising series
“Meredith R. Lyons deftly mixes space opera, fantasy adventure, and paranormal romance into an irresistible combination in A Dagger of Lightning. Oh, and did I mention there’s an unforgettable forty-something heroine? Get this book.” —Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of The Frame-Up
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780744311587 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 416 |