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Harper Alexander

What Reviewers are Saying

The Master of the Shadows

“…I was hooked! The author writes beautifully and delivers characters with depth, a plot that keeps you guessing without any need for contrived outcomes, and just the right amount of romance. Overall, great storytelling, beautiful writing, and a very satisfying ending.”

The Master of the Shadows

“I am so glad I stumbled upon this book… I liked it so much that I just finished buying almost every book Harper Alexander has written. … The story, setting, characters, and the storytelling are magnificent.”

Pillars of the Deep

“…lingers in my mind days after I’ve finished reading.”

Read the Full Shadow’s Apprentice Duology Now!

“From ashes to shadows you will rise. A black phoenix. A dark horse. Champion to those who go unseen in this world…”

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be another book in The Shadow’s Apprentice series?

While I don’t currently have plans to continue Des and Clev’s story, I do have additional books planned based on other characters in the same world.

Are your books for young adults?

I consider myself a ‘crossover’ author. In other words, I like to believe most of my books can be enjoyed by both adults and young adults. YA fantasy is what I originally devoured as a reader and what inspired me to write starting in my teens, so that’s where I began. But over the years my writing has ‘matured’ to cross over into the adult market.

What genre(s) do you write?

I have branded myself as a ‘fantasy romance’ writer, because something all my books have in common is that they are romantic fantasy. But they also will often cross over into the YA/NA market, be set in dystopian as often as fantastical worlds, could be considered dark or epic, and all have their fair share of action/adventure.

How long have you been writing?

Over a decade! I started in my teens. I actually published my first book when I was 16, though that version was rubbish and not available anymore. I have recently rebranded and taken down a number of published titles for re-release in the coming months/years.