Cold Dream Dawning

Though trained as a ruthless and efficient killer, Claire barely survived her last assignment. Still reeling from the summoning of the deadly Pale Queen and Roxies betrayal, shes unprepared for Queen Mabs next demand: to help uncover a new threat to the kingdom, Claire must hunt down the mortal mother shes never known.

But Claires divided loyalties may be the least of her worries: her mother, the former star of the Immortal Circus, has other enemiesincluding the Summer King. To save the Winter Kingdom from the Pale Queens dark designs, Claire must attempt to awaken her mothers hidden magic. But even if she succeeds, is there magic potent enough to protect her from the dangers lurking in the treacherous forests of the Wildnessor from the shadows in her own heart?