The Shadow Lineage is a psychological political thriller centered on power, inheritance, and destabilizing bonds between dragon sovereigns and their Riders.
The first installment, Ashborn, is complete and available as a full-length novel.
Where to Begin
Ashborn (Book 1 of The Shadow Lineage)
This novel establishes the central power structures, bond dynamics, and institutional tensions that define the series.
The Ashborn Crown (Book 2 of The Shadow Lineage)
Currently being serialized here on Substack.
The Ember Codex
Behind the scenes, character sheets, places, and events of The Shadow Lineage.
About the Series
Psychological systems thriller
Dragon sovereign politics
High-stakes bond dynamics
Mature themes and moral complexity
This is adult fiction focused on institutional pressure, succession risk, and the consequences of power imbalance.
Authorship
The Shadow Lineage is written by Lucy Greydell.
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