Shadowmancer
by Lee Isserow
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Pub Date Jan 06 2018 | Archive Date May 04 2018
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Description
Mystical espionage agency vs. Lovecraftian horrors.
Jules was born with a gift, but only used it for small and selfish reasons.
That will change as he's inducted into The Circle, a mystical espionage agency that is tasked with saving an unknowing world from malevolence that hides in the shadows.
And Jules knows shadows all too well; he can command them to do his bidding...
But it's not just The Circle that has their eye on Jules.
There's another magician that watches him, intervening in his life, trying to put him on a path to discover the truth.
Because The Circle is not what it seems. The world is not as it seems...
And soon, Jules will have to choose between the status quo or the greater good.
Either way, the lives of everyone he loves are on the line...
Shadowmancer channels Lovecraft via Neil Gaiman. A non-stop magic thriller that winds and weaves familiar contemporary fantasy tropes in new and exciting ways.
Advance Praise
"Lee has created characters that slide their way into your heart."
"Imaginative, creative and fast-paced"
"Calls out for a Hollywood treatment"
"Will take you out-of-this-world!"
"Poe in all his uniqueness doesn't hold a candle to this creator"
"Devlishly wild, unforgiving and surprising!"
Featured Reviews
Marie A, Reviewer
I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review. This is the first book I have read from this author but it won't be the last. It starts with a man on a bus, but not an ordinary man. He is a Shadowmancer. This book has shadows; goblins and ghouls, blood drinkers and marrow suckers. We really don't want to forget the djinns.. I was captivated by the imagery and creativity. This book is a labor of love.
'As with all things , love is all that matters, love for all and for every living thing.'
Stine P, Reviewer
This was a very pleasurable read indeed! I found the magic system to be something fresh and new-ish, which is a rare thing for me. The characters are fun and cool and varied in their powers, which is cool.
For a first novel in a series, I did feel that I didn't get to know the characters as well as I would've liked, but again - that makes me want to read more from this series, so...point author I guess. *lol*
A solid 4 stars for this one, and a definite recommendation.
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