Paperback. An archaeologist. A cursed artifact. A windswept stranger. This dark fantasy romance is the first in THE SHATTERED CITY series from Meg Smitherman.At the centre of a forbidden ruin, an artifact of black stone is unearthed.Archaeologist Ru Delara, vilified by the scientific community for believing in magic, is summoned to investigate. When she arrives she finds herself inexorably drawn to the artifact and, unable to resist its pull, Ru reaches out to touch the stone.Waking in the dark, naked and alone, Ru sees that everything and everyone within a mile radius has been vaporized. Only she and the artifact remain intact. When a windswept stranger called Fen finds her, she has no choice but to accept his help.Ru and Fen must unravel the secrets of the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands. before its darkness engulfs them all. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Destroyer (Paperback)
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1405987006
ISBN 13: 9781405987004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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SHE DIGS UP THE PAST. AND HE’S BOUND TO ITS CURSE…

The Mummy meets Indiana Jones meets dark academia in this lush, slow-burn romantasy of danger, devotion and forbidden love.

‘I absolutely loved this book. The ending had me gripped! I need the next book in series NOW’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review

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At the centre of a forbidden ruin, an artifact of black stone is unearthed.

Archaeologist Ru Delara, vilified by the scientific community for believing in magic, is summoned to investigate. When she arrives she finds herself inexorably drawn to the artifact and, unable to resist its pull, Ru reaches out to touch the stone...

Waking in the dark, naked and alone, Ru sees that everything and everyone within a mile radius has been vaporized. Only she and the artifact remain intact.

When a windswept stranger called Fen finds her, she has no choice but to accept his help.

Ru and Fen must unravel the secrets of the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands... before its darkness engulfs them all.

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Readers love Destroyer

'This book was so compelling, start to finish. I couldn’t put it down!' 5 ⭐ Reader Review

'Fascinating mystery, engaging characters, and beautiful prose' 5 ⭐ Reader Review

'Finished this book in one sitting and was left desperately craving the next part of the story' 5 ⭐ Reader Review

'Destroyer is stunning!' 5 ⭐ Reader Review

About the Author

Meg Smitherman writes science fiction, fantasy, and horror books (all of which involve kissing). She studied Creative Writing at Brunel University London, where she obtained both her MA and a staggering amount of student loan debt. When not writing, Meg spends her time playing video games, reading fan fiction, and couch rotting. Based in Los Angeles, she shares her life with a chihuahua, a cat, and a handsome Englishman.

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