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Staking Shadows
Summer Sun McKellar was twelve when the appearance of the lethally alluring soul-suckers, who hunger for human souls, shatter her world. Within days, entire towns were wiped out. But Summer managed to escape with her life—what was left of it.
Five years later, Summer is one the few survivors left on an Earth where night dominates and humans are harvested for their souls. By daylight, she protects a small band of free humans. At dusk. she becomes a hunter with only one goal in mind—to take back her world, one dead soul-sucker at a time. Then a soul-sucker named Raven saves her from the harvest. He causes complications she never dreamed possible, making her rethink her strategy. Their chance encounter and the danger that follows will ultimately force them to choose between loyalty to their own kinds or the forbidden . . . .
Five years later, Summer is one the few survivors left on an Earth where night dominates and humans are harvested for their souls. By daylight, she protects a small band of free humans. At dusk. she becomes a hunter with only one goal in mind—to take back her world, one dead soul-sucker at a time. Then a soul-sucker named Raven saves her from the harvest. He causes complications she never dreamed possible, making her rethink her strategy. Their chance encounter and the danger that follows will ultimately force them to choose between loyalty to their own kinds or the forbidden . . . .
- GenresFantasy
169 pages, ebook
First published June 30, 2011
57 people want to read
About the author
Rebekah L. Purdy
20 books500 followersI was born and raised in Michigan (just look for the giant mitten on the map—it’ll likely throw a snowball at you). I spent most of my time in Michigan, but while in the army got to call KS, SC, MO, and CA home for awhile as well.
As a kid my family moved around a lot. Try spending both your freshman and senior years at new schools (yeah, loads of fun). I could’ve changed my name to “new girl”.
I love writing for teens because those are the years I remember falling in love with most of my favorite books. Some of the authors I couldn’t put down were L.J. Smith, Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, Richie Tankersley Cusick, Joan Lowery Nixon, Lois Duncan, amongst several others.
My husband and I have a large family. There are six kids total! So we have LOTS of fun on vacations (although hours on the road, cooped up in the Expedition is kind of stressful—although we pass the time with MAD LIBS and hoping no one gets carsick).
Some fun facts about me:
My first real crush was on Luke Skywalker (LOL—hey, I was like 8 years old and it came out before I was born).
I’m obsessed with several TV shows/Movies: The Vampire Diaries, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Sean of the Dead, The Sing Off, Ghost Hunters, Destination Truth, True Blood, Being Human, Fact or Fake, and all the cake designing ones! Oh and all the spoof movies!
I still own all the books I bought as a kid/teen.
I have a hankering for chocolate (like all the time, seriously. If my arm was made of it I’d chew it off).
Celebrity crushes: Johnny Depp (woohoo), Taylor Lautner (okay, I know he’s kind of young for me), Ian Somerhalder (ooh, he’s just right. We’re the same age). Wow, this was like a Goldie Locks and the Three Bears moment. Johnny Depp too old, Taylor Lautner too young, Ian Somerhalder—JUST RIGHT.
In my spare time I like to write (obviously), read, sing, hang out with my kids, play with my animals, camp, play soccer, check my email (hehehe), watch football (go LIONS). I also love hanging out with my sister and hubby!
Look forward to chatting with everyone! And if you’re lucky, I’ll break out the opera voice and chase you around singing!
As a kid my family moved around a lot. Try spending both your freshman and senior years at new schools (yeah, loads of fun). I could’ve changed my name to “new girl”.
I love writing for teens because those are the years I remember falling in love with most of my favorite books. Some of the authors I couldn’t put down were L.J. Smith, Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, Richie Tankersley Cusick, Joan Lowery Nixon, Lois Duncan, amongst several others.
My husband and I have a large family. There are six kids total! So we have LOTS of fun on vacations (although hours on the road, cooped up in the Expedition is kind of stressful—although we pass the time with MAD LIBS and hoping no one gets carsick).
Some fun facts about me:
My first real crush was on Luke Skywalker (LOL—hey, I was like 8 years old and it came out before I was born).
I’m obsessed with several TV shows/Movies: The Vampire Diaries, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Sean of the Dead, The Sing Off, Ghost Hunters, Destination Truth, True Blood, Being Human, Fact or Fake, and all the cake designing ones! Oh and all the spoof movies!
I still own all the books I bought as a kid/teen.
I have a hankering for chocolate (like all the time, seriously. If my arm was made of it I’d chew it off).
Celebrity crushes: Johnny Depp (woohoo), Taylor Lautner (okay, I know he’s kind of young for me), Ian Somerhalder (ooh, he’s just right. We’re the same age). Wow, this was like a Goldie Locks and the Three Bears moment. Johnny Depp too old, Taylor Lautner too young, Ian Somerhalder—JUST RIGHT.
In my spare time I like to write (obviously), read, sing, hang out with my kids, play with my animals, camp, play soccer, check my email (hehehe), watch football (go LIONS). I also love hanging out with my sister and hubby!
Look forward to chatting with everyone! And if you’re lucky, I’ll break out the opera voice and chase you around singing!
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December 25, 2022
Staking Shadows was very enjoyable to read. If you are looking for a fairy tale retelling, this book is definitely something that will interest you (yep there's a noble character amongst townies, orphan sisters, a love story, beasts,... oh my!).
The story is slowly paced especially for the romantic part, but it had a couple of interesting surprises that gave the tale more layers. When it comes to the characters it seemed to me that the female lead was more believable than the others (that I didn't always fully understand).
The story is slowly paced especially for the romantic part, but it had a couple of interesting surprises that gave the tale more layers. When it comes to the characters it seemed to me that the female lead was more believable than the others (that I didn't always fully understand).
July 6, 2011
Fabulous read!! Can't say enough about this author!! She is truly an up-and-coming talent.
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