City & Shadows: Lila & The Dark: Book 2

by Chris Ross

The shadows have followed them into the light...

A century ago, Lila made an impossible choice—one that bound her to the night and to Elyra, the being once known only as The Dark. Together, they’ve moved unseen, slipping through forgotten corners of the world. But when they emerge in modern-day New Orleans, everything changes.

They’re no longer whispers in the dark. They’re visible. Vulnerable. And something ancient has noticed.

As Lila grapples with the weight of her own transformation, Elyra begins to unravel—haunted by memories that don't belong to her and powers she can no longer contain. The city pulses with hidden magic, fractured truths, and dangerous echoes. An old friend reappears, carrying secrets that may unlock their past—or destroy what’s left of their future.

And in the shadows beyond the city... something stirs.


City & Shadows is Book Two of the Lila & The Dark series—an atmospheric blend of lyrical prose, urban fantasy, and emotional mystery.

Perfect for fans
✔️ Found family & soul-deep bonds
✔️ Mythic lore woven into modern life
✔️ Poetic darkness and slow-burn magic

If you loved the haunting mystery and luminous prose of Lila & The Dark, this sequel will pull you deeper into the twilight between light and shadow.


What readers are saying about Book 1:
“Lyrical and immersive.”
“A quiet kind of magic that lingers.”
“Elyra and Lila’s bond is unforgettable.”

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161 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2025

About the author

Chris Ross is an author and songwriter from Tennessee whose work blends heart, hope, and the haunting beauty of human resilience. Through stories like Lila & The Dark and Frost to Bloom, he explores the light that lingers even in life’s darkest corners. When he’s not writing, he creates music, designs book covers, and formats books for other authors.

Reviews

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a strong sequel in the Lila and the Dark series, it continued the storyline perfectly and thought worked overall in this genre. The plot was everything that I wanted and enjoyed the way the story was told. The characters were so well written and had that element that I was looking for.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Bre E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect way to end this series! I loved how New Orleans plays a role in both Lila and Elyra's newfound visibility.