Skandar and the Spirit War (Book 5) by A.F. Steadman **Independent Bookshop Exclusive Edition**

***Published – 28th August 2025***

‘The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ Telegraph

The EPIC, unmissable conclusion to the no.1 bestselling and award-winning SKANDAR series. Be one of the first to read the explosive finale everyone is waiting for and find out what happens to Skandar, Flo, Bobby, Mitchell, Kenna and their bloodthirsty unicorns.

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Reviews for the SKANDAR series: ‘Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm’ The Times ‘A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention.

Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it’s a joy to enter Skandar’s world’ Jonathan Stroud ‘Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!’ B. B. Alston ‘Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast’ The Sunday Times ‘Magnificent’ Hannah Gold ‘Brims with wild adventure.

Unmissable’ Aisling Fowler ‘Pacy, enthralling and epic’ Louie Stowell ‘A stunning world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading’ T?lá Okogwu ‘Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun’ Andy Sagar