Inked in Emeralds

By: Shannon Mayer

Narrated by: Amelia Hugh

A dashingly romantic and rivetingly adventurous new dark fantasy fairy tale retelling from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Mayer inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, Once Upon a Time, and Wicked.

There’s no place like home…

Surviving a pirate-infested hell-scape—complete with a giant crocodile and a fairy with bad intentions—was rough. I’d been hoping for better days when a cyclone of story-magic dropped me and Hook smack in the middle of a place called Oz.

At first it seems like paradise, but as always, there’s a catch. The Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys are terrorizing the townsfolk, and they’re in desperate need of saving. A job made near impossible when I find out that my mortal enemy, Almira, and The Wicked Witch of the West are one and the same… And she will stop at nothing to end me.

If I ever want to get back to C’an Saas and save my own people, my band of misfits and I will have to defeat the strongest witch who ever lived. With the right combination of wits, heart, and courage, we might have a chance. I just have to hope that the dark pirate of my dreams and Prince Charming don’t kill each other in the process…

©2025 Shannon Mayer (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Another winner

Shannon Mayer has crafted an exceptional storyline in the Inkbound series. It’s an exciting fairytale with a strong female protagonist who is full of grit and determination. She has a wonderful supporting cast around her.
The storyline grabs you from the first paragraph and holds tight until the last word leaving you wanting more.
Amelia Hugh breathes life into the storyline and gives each character their own distinct voice.
I highly recommend this book to fans of dark fairy tale recreations and look forward to the next addition to this exciting new series.