Ruin and Afterlight — Nicole R. Taylor

A chilling secret. A relentless enemy. When the battle ends, who will be left standing?In the shadow of Australia's rugged High Country, a devastating battle is brewing. Grace and Lawson, their shapeshifter allies face an ominous ultimatum: fight for survival or die trying.But when Winslow captures someone dear to Grace, the stakes skyrocket, and they are forced to mount a daring assault on Winslow's underground facility. It's a battle that will destroy his sinister experiments once and for all, but he has weapons and dark magic of his own lying in wait...As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, Grace must harness her growing powers and courage to defy destiny and protect those she loves.Death, capture, or freedom. When the battle is over, and the ash settles, which will it be?The climactic finale is here.Ruin and Afterlight is the fourth and final book in the Australian Supernatural: High Country series. In a world of shaky alliances and buried truths, Grace and Lawson's daring rescue mission culminates in a final, breathtaking showdown. But the question lingers: who will emerge from the ashes?