Rachel Gillig

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig - Book 1 of 2, Paperback

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  • Gripping Fantasy Narrative: Follow Elspeth Spindle, who relies on an ancient, mercurial spirit called the Nightmare, trapped within her mind, for protection in a mist-locked kingdom. This spirit guards her secrets but demands a steep price for its magic.
  • Perilous Royal Quest: Elspeth's life takes a drastic turn when she encounters a mysterious highwayman, the King's nephew and a captain accused of treason. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to gather twelve Providence Cards by Solstice to cure the kingdom of dark magic.
  • Intense Internal Conflict: As the quest progresses and an undeniable attraction develops, Elspeth confronts her darkest secret: the Nightmare is slowly consuming her mind, threatening to take over completely.
  • First Series Installment: This paperback is the inaugural book, \"One Dark Window,\" in \"The Shephard King\" series, setting the stage for a two-part epic fantasy journey.
  • Adult Themed Story: Crafted for an adult audience, the narrative explores complex themes of inner darkness, dangerous alliances, and the high cost of power and survival.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig - Book 1 of 2, Paperback
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Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.

Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.

But nothing comes for free, especially magic.

When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason.

He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

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About the Author

Rachel Gillig was born and raised on the California coast. She is a writer and a teacher, with a B.A. in Literary Theory and Criticism from UC Davis. If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming up her next novel, Rachel is in her garden or walking with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.

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  • Paperback
  • Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
  • 432 pages
  • Audience: Adults
  • Series: The Shephard King (#1)
  • Language: English

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May 3, 2026
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Be wary. Be clever. Be good.

Rachel Gillig is one of my favorite authors and this was a fantastic dueology. The way she world builds and use of descriptive words is top notch. The story is an enjoyable read with gothic/dark academia/highway man vibes and the characters and premise are really captivating.

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