The Shadows of Winter — William Kenney

In winter's brutal grip, an existence that was already difficult has become nearly impossible in the 'Jade. The struggle for food and shelter has become desperate for the city's least fortunate.The appearance of corpselights leads a grieving group of friends into the Deepdark to uncover a secret left behind by a departed companion.To save her missing sister, Drua, a young Witchkinder, recruits a thief to infiltrate the Baron's compound.What is the deadly apparition that has appeared during the night, turning its victims to ash? Can the constables stop it before it kills again?Who would want to break into the Keep, Maidenjade’s towering and unforgiving prison?Creatures like flying stingrays are seen in the darkness, abducting people to what end? Can Pace rescue Jewel when she is snatched away by one of the foul monsters?These interconnected stories delve deeper into the strange history of Maidenjade as a new type of jade stone is unearthed, a powerful and valuable stone, setting in motion a violent and surprising turn of events.