Sneak Peek Art for Book Two: Shadow Queen

"Suddenly a deep rumble shook the bone-littered ground beneath their feet. A low hiss flooded the air from behind them. Astrid could see the giant Slasher’s shadow creep over their heads. She felt her blood run chill through her body. They had disturbed a Brood Mother.Without thinking, she grabbed Ethen by the arm and threw him out of the Brood Mother’s way. She felt the pinchers lash around her waist and squeeze. Ribs popped and snapped as the air was forced from her lungs. The Brood Mother shook her limp body about and then tossed her aside.Ethen ran to her side, his hands quaking as he dug into his near empty quiver.“Run Ethen, run…” her voice wheezed from her gaping mouth.Ethen reached for his last arrow and let it fly. It skidded off the towering Brood Mother like a fly. He let out a cry, falling to his knees. More hisses fluttered from all directions.
So this is what it’s like to die,thought Astrid as her vision dimmed."