by Tracey West
The Shadow Riders arrive at Duel Academy with a deadly mission. They want the three Sacred Beast cards, and they will destroy anyone who stands in their way. Jaden steps up to face the threat, but this battle is unlike any he has fought before. Nightshroud challenges him to a Shadow Game where the stakes go far beyond winning or losing a normal duel. Jaden must summon every skill he possesses as a duelist. His friends watch helplessly as he enters this dark contest. Victory means protecting the academy and stopping a plan that could bring terror to the world. Defeat means something far worse than embarrassment or loss of rank. If Jaden cannot overcome Nightshroud in this twisted version of the card game he loves, he will lose his very soul. The young duelist faces his greatest test as darkness closes in around Duel Academy.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Duel Academy
Library Binding · Paw Prints 2007-11-05
Content warnings: violence