Will There Be a Shades of London Book 4?

By Robert Palmer

Are you a fan of the Shades of London series by Maureen Johnson? If so, you may be wondering if there will be a fourth book in the series. Let’s dive into the details and see what information we can find.

Background Information:

The Shades of London series is a young adult paranormal series written by Maureen Johnson. The first book in the series, The Name of the Star, was published in 2011. The series follows the story of Rory Deveaux, an American teenager who moves to London and becomes involved with a secret police force that deals with ghosts.

The Current Status:

As of now, there are three books in the Shades of London series:

  • The Name of the Star (2011)
  • The Madness Underneath (2013)
  • The Shadow Cabinet (2015)

Since 2015, there has not been any news regarding a fourth book in the series. However, this does not necessarily mean that there will not be one.

Possible Reasons for Delay:

There could be several reasons why there has not been any news about a fourth book:

  • Maureen Johnson could be taking a break from writing to focus on other projects.
  • The publisher may not have greenlit another book due to factors such as sales or market trends.
  • The author could be taking her time to craft a satisfying conclusion to the series.

What Maureen Johnson Has Said:

Maureen Johnson has not made any official statements regarding a fourth book in the Shades of London series. However, she has been active on social media and interacts with fans regularly.

In response to a fan’s tweet about whether or not there will be a fourth book, Johnson responded with a cryptic “Maybe..”

This could be an indication that the author has not ruled out the possibility of continuing the series.

Conclusion:

While there is currently no news about a fourth book in the Shades of London series, there is still hope for fans. Maureen Johnson has not ruled out the possibility and could be working on it behind the scenes. In the meantime, fans can enjoy rereading the existing books and speculating about what could happen next.