Throne of Nightmares

A Novel

By: Kerri Maniscalco

Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Shane East

In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending.

“Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares...”

A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart.

Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he’s thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares—an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds—before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear—a portal stone unlike any other.

A librarian who is all sweet sunshine … until she burns.

Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book—but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world—with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story.

A twisted tale that means they can’t trust themselves—or their hearts.

As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.

Critic reviews

Praise for Throne of Secrets

“Kerri Maniscalco knows how to get us panting and wanting more and her latest book, Throne of Secrets, does just that every single second that it can. A new and exciting story that you're not going to put down.”—Cosmo

“Bridgerton—but with magic and dragons . . . Perfect if you like your romance anchored in unpredictable mystery, sparking banter and next-level smut.”—Good Housekeeping (UK)

“An alluring Cinderella retelling with an enemies-to-lovers twist. . . . Adriana and Gluttony’s slow-burning romance and electric chemistry carries the story and the vivid world is fun to revisit. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly

Auh-maz-ing!

Yes! Yes! I giggled, I yelled, I was both annoyed by and adored the FMC. More Please! Total 2026 read worthy - another Kerri M masterpiece!

Amazing book and great audio actors!

Another great book in the series of Prince of Sins. I am picky about the audio actors voices…these two do a fabulous job. They definitely paint pictures of the story and I love the dialects.

Waiting for the next prince to fall!

Each story line is different and more detailed than the previous. Or I think the one I’m reading just becomes my new favorite. Falling in love with new characters and voices and the way it feels like new life and love. I’m seriously enjoying the series and can’t wait for the next book. Please hurry……

Action packed

I loved the hot and steamy love scenes! All of the different stories within the story were great!

Dream weaver

Completely different from her previous work in the series yet so refreshing and entertaining. The inter. Monologue was a bit much for my taste but that because I wanted to get to the ending. Over all I loved this one