The Hearts of the East: The Shadow Alchemy Series - Book Two

By Jhon Pendang

The remnants of the past refuse to remain buried. The gripping dark fantasy romance series continues in the high-stakes sequel to The Alchemist and the Blade.

A year after shattering her chains from the Crimson Veil, Lyra Vane has finally claimed a quiet life. Alongside the brilliant theoretical alchemist Orion Vance and her rescued brother Cael, she runs a peaceful apothecary at the edge of the kingdom. But for an assassin shaped by violence and a scholar shaped by dangerous knowledge, peace is only a fragile illusion.

When a cryptic letter arrives bearing a long-forgotten black symbol, their sanctuary is instantly compromised. Driven by an unanswered question, the trio is drawn beyond the eastern border into a vast, uncharted wilderness. The ancient world is waking up, and the mystery of the Aether-Core has unlocked something terrifying-the legacy of the three mystical Hearts.

As the Second Heart awakens, it unleashes deep echoes of bloodlines, genetic resonance, and haunting family secrets. An older cosmic presence stirs beneath the earth, forcing Lyra to confront a terrifying truth: the Core was never the source, but a bridge to an undivided ancient power called the Original.

Bound by a connection they cannot break, Lyra and Orion must decipher the secrets of the shifting symbols before their enemies do. But the ultimate test isn't just about unlocking ancient cosmic magic; it's about the weight of choice. Will they force open the doors of forbidden forbidden knowledge, or do some things belong in the dark, remaining asleep forever?

Return to the Shadow Alchemy Series for a thrilling tale of deadly instincts, intricate magic systems, and a love that burns brighter in the dangerous corners of the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKDGKR2L
• ISBN13: 9798175565943
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"