Lars Meyer

The Legend of the Shadow Guardians - Battle for the Magic Keys

Three keys. Three tests.

And a gate that must never be opened.

Hamburg, 1897: Fifteen-year-old Armin Sturm ekes out a living doing odd jobs until an unexpected inheritance turns his life upside down. In the mysterious estate in Greifheim, Armin discovers that magic is real—and that his father is controlled by dark forces. To save him, Armin must find three magical keys that lock a sinister gate: the Druid Key in the depths of the ocean, a crown of thorns in the underground realm of the stone giants, and a magical sword in an endless mirror maze. Together with the courageous Nari and the half-elf Viktoria, Armin faces a sinister threat—and his own destiny…

Südpol Verlag

Young Adult Fiction

Original title: Legende der Schattenwächter – Kampf um die magischen Schlüssel (vol.1)
Age 12+
368 pp | € 19
hc | 155 x 210 mm
Publication: August 2025


Author: Lars Meyer

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Awards

“The Battle for the Magic Keys is a brilliant start to the ‘Legend of the Shadow Guardians’ saga, which will particularly appeal to young readers who enjoy fantastical creatures and magical artefacts.” – Christel Scheja, Phantastik-News.de

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