Power is shifting. Magic, once a wonder, is now a commodity—extracted, hoarded, and traded by those ruthless enough to control it. The Shorelands' mines fuel this hidden war, and the forces pulling the strings are more dangerous than anyone realizes. Marguerite never meant to become part of the fight. But when a chance discovery exposes the true nature of the magic trade, she finds herself caught between warring factions—those who want to wield magic as a weapon, and those who believe it should be sealed away forever. As alliances form and betrayals mount, the fragile balance keeping the world in check begins to unravel. Some will fight to keep magic locked away. Others will stop at nothing to claim its power. But in the end, magic itself may have its own plans. For fans of epic fantasy, deep world-building, and high-stakes intrigue, The Shorelands War is a tale of power, corruption, and the fight to shape the future before it's too late.