Shadow's Cypher — Nicole R. Taylor

Fading magic. Growing darkness. Between the pages, peril rises...In the town of Stonebridge, where magic hums beneath the surface and secrets lurk in every shadow, June Morgan finds herself at the centre of yet another brewing storm. Still reeling from her battle against the Shadow's Embrace, she must confront the growing threat of the ultimate darkness that's creeping ever closer to her home.As she hones her magical skills under the guidance of her new teacher, Harry, June stumbles upon a mysterious grimoire hidden among donated books for the upcoming Stonebridge Book Fair. Its dark aura and ancient spells hint at a sinister plot unfolding right under the coven's nose.But that's not her only problem.With her powers mysteriously draining and her friendship with Harriet hanging by a thread, June struggles to balance her magical responsibilities with her longing for a normal life. Lucas offers a tempting glimpse of that normalcy, but can she keep him in the dark about her true nature when danger seems to follow her every step?As the Book Fair approaches, and strangers with unknown intentions descend upon Stonebridge, June races against time to uncover the truth behind the grimoire and the dark forces at play. With the fate of Stonebridge hanging in the balance, she must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to protect those she loves.Shadow's Cypher is the fourth book of the Stonebridge Witches series. In this thrilling tale of magic, mystery, and self-discovery, June will learn that in a world where nothing is as it seems, trust is both her greatest weapon and her greatest vulnerability.