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Dream by the Shadows

A dark and atmospheric enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a deadly dream world . . .

Logan Karlie

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Headline
26 August 2025

*NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER FROM THE SHADOW BRINGER'S POV
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In the land of Noctis, to dream is to die . . . ??

DREAM BY THE SHADOWS is a lush, darkly whimsical gothic fantasy with a touch of horror and a great slow-burn romance, perfect for fans of Powerless, Belladonna, Shadow and Bone, and Phantom of the Opera.

'Logan Karlie's debut is a haunting, delicious dream' KATE GOLDEN

'A richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry' ELLY BLAKE

'A story that will capture you in a snare of shadows' LYNDALL CLIPSTONE

'A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream' RM GRAY

'Logan Karlie's enchanting debut masterfully crafts a nightmarish dream-world that you won't want to wake up from' I.V. MARIE

'Lushly written and dripping with atmosphere, Logan Karlie has penned a gorgeous nightmare of a book' LYDIA GREGOVIC

No one told me that damnation could be beautiful.

F or the last 500 years, the Kingdom of Noctis has been plagued by Corruption, a curse that spreads through dreams. Only an elixir, taken each night before sleep, can ward off the curse. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong.

Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her curse-struck village. But as her family starts to succumb to Corruption, Esmer's life swiftly unravels into a nightmare - especially when she

begins to dream herself.

In Esmer's dreams, she meets her greatest fear: the Shadow Bringer, who rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. As Esmer follows the Shadow Bringer deeper into his kingdom she starts to feel a strange kinship to his sinister magic. But the prince of darkness has a haunted past, one that might change the fate of Esmer's kingdom - and her

heart - forever.

Lush and vividly imagined, Logan Karlie creates an immersive nightmare in this seductive gothic fantasy, infused with shadow-haunted romance and an exhilarating thread of horror.

? ? ? ? ? 'Truly magical'

? ? ? ? ? 'A mesmerizing journey'

? ? ? ? ? 'Dark and compelling'

? ? ? ? ? 'The story is built to perfection'

? ? ? ? ? 'Captivating'
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Imprint:   Headline
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 232mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 42mm
Weight:   428g
ISBN:   9781035428618
ISBN 10:   103542861X
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Logan Karlie holds a MA in English Literature from the University of Arkansas. She loves writing stories brimming with gothic themes, atmospheric worlds, and characters who fight to overcome the shadows that haunt them. She lives in Illinois, with her family, where she also taught high school English. She invites you to visit her on Instagram @authorlogankarlie and TikTok @myluciddreaming.

Reviews for Dream by the Shadows: A dark and atmospheric enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a deadly dream world . . .

Logan Karlie's debut is a haunting, delicious dream. The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling * Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author * Dream by the Shadows pulls you into a world of light and shadow, hope and danger, promise and betrayal, with a tantalizing romance that will keep you turning pages well into the night! This tale weaves the ephemeral feel of dreams with the surprises of nightmares creating a richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry * Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author * Seductive and alluring, Logan Karlie has crafted a story that will capture you in a snare of shadows and draw you into a mesmerizing dreamworld where nothing-not even the villain-is what it seems * Lyndall Clipstone * A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream. Karlie's breathtaking descriptions and masterful world-building are a feast for the imagination. Dream by the Shadows strikes a perfect balance between swoon-worthy romance and gothic fantasy, blending all things grim and eerie with lush dreamscapes reminiscent of the beloved fairytales of time's past. I couldn't put down this immersive story of resilience, hope, and the power of dreams, and I can't wait to see what dreams Karlie will weave next * RM Gray *


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