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Delver Magic #4
Nightmare's Shadow
Ryson Acumen battles frustration and fatigue as another struggle unfolds before him. A growing conflict threatens to engulf Uton from the western shores to the eastern plains. Illusions abound after the magic from an erratic sorceress alters the corridors of life and death, and the delver faces internal doubts as well as horrific monsters.
A treacherous creation first hunts the dark creatures of a nightmare realm, but the danger quickly falls back upon Uton. Forced to choose between divergent paths, Ryson must rely on others to defend the person he cares about the most. He can only hope his friends are able to defeat a new menace that revives old fears.
While the delver ventures into the Lacobian Desert, cliff behemoths vow to protect his wife, Linda, just as the elf guard, Holli Brances, leads spell casters against an unknown and dangerous foe in the abandoned town of Pinesway. Even the powerful wizard, Enin, enters the clash in hopes of ending the conflict before too many lives are lost. It is ultimately up to Ryson Acumen to defeat his inner demons and to find the answers that will save Uton and all its inhabitants.
A treacherous creation first hunts the dark creatures of a nightmare realm, but the danger quickly falls back upon Uton. Forced to choose between divergent paths, Ryson must rely on others to defend the person he cares about the most. He can only hope his friends are able to defeat a new menace that revives old fears.
While the delver ventures into the Lacobian Desert, cliff behemoths vow to protect his wife, Linda, just as the elf guard, Holli Brances, leads spell casters against an unknown and dangerous foe in the abandoned town of Pinesway. Even the powerful wizard, Enin, enters the clash in hopes of ending the conflict before too many lives are lost. It is ultimately up to Ryson Acumen to defeat his inner demons and to find the answers that will save Uton and all its inhabitants.
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First published September 19, 2011
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About the author
Jeff Inlo
23 books47 followersJeff Inlo spent several years in NJ with his wife, Joan, and their dogs. He wrote over twenty novels, focusing on fantasy and science fiction. Recently, he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. His last novel was the 15th book in the Delver Magic Series featuring the purebred delver Ryson Acumen. If you wish to contact him regarding his work, please send an email to jeffinlo@gmail.com
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August 5, 2020
Finally finished!
February 14, 2025
Fun read!
This book was an extremely enjoyable read with a lot of twists and turns. It had a lot of interesting deep characters.
This book was an extremely enjoyable read with a lot of twists and turns. It had a lot of interesting deep characters.
April 22, 2012
What a great read! Something dark and powerful is seeking to control Uton. It is trying to obliterate everything good by sending out dark creatures. These dark creatures have always been disorganised and self-seeking, except when they’d previously been under the control of Sazer, the Serp. Now they are united again, driven by the false promises and desires of this dark monster.
Now the races must unite again if they have any chance of succeeding before the dark forces move to rid Uton of everything good. The Dwarves are eager to redeem their past transgressions but not all races are quick to forgive. An old friend reappears to redeem himself. I was happy to see Dzeb enter the story again as I love this character.
Ryson, Linda and Enin seem to be particular targets of the dark power, so they must part company to spread the dark forces further apart. Ryson understandably rebels at the idea but it’s more than that … he begins to doubt himself. He is tired. More than tired. He longs for an ordinary life. His recent life seems to have been battle after battle and he begins to doubt as to whether his interference and sacrifices have really made a difference.
The story moves quickly towards the battle of good against evil. It reminded me of the end of the days (Revelations). It’s nail-biting reading!
I think that one of the reasons that I have enjoyed this series so much (aside from the wonderful characters) is that there are no loop holes that leave me wondering about how something could have happened. Everything that happens is well thought out and makes sense. Every thread of plot interweaves perfectly into the bigger story. The story may be a fantasy but the fantastical does make sense when you lose yourself in the plot.
I look forward to reading book 5.
Now the races must unite again if they have any chance of succeeding before the dark forces move to rid Uton of everything good. The Dwarves are eager to redeem their past transgressions but not all races are quick to forgive. An old friend reappears to redeem himself. I was happy to see Dzeb enter the story again as I love this character.
Ryson, Linda and Enin seem to be particular targets of the dark power, so they must part company to spread the dark forces further apart. Ryson understandably rebels at the idea but it’s more than that … he begins to doubt himself. He is tired. More than tired. He longs for an ordinary life. His recent life seems to have been battle after battle and he begins to doubt as to whether his interference and sacrifices have really made a difference.
The story moves quickly towards the battle of good against evil. It reminded me of the end of the days (Revelations). It’s nail-biting reading!
I think that one of the reasons that I have enjoyed this series so much (aside from the wonderful characters) is that there are no loop holes that leave me wondering about how something could have happened. Everything that happens is well thought out and makes sense. Every thread of plot interweaves perfectly into the bigger story. The story may be a fantasy but the fantastical does make sense when you lose yourself in the plot.
I look forward to reading book 5.
February 21, 2013
After reading the first 3 books, I had high hopes for this instalment.
I was not disappointed.
The return of all the favourite characters, as well as some new 1's too. Again the author has given a brilliant story of the struggles against evil, and the power of good that triumphs over that evil!
The way the characters expand in their roles etc, the descriptions of the world that has been created, as well as the whole plot, brings the whole story together - simply brilliant!
Now on to part 5.....
I was not disappointed.
The return of all the favourite characters, as well as some new 1's too. Again the author has given a brilliant story of the struggles against evil, and the power of good that triumphs over that evil!
The way the characters expand in their roles etc, the descriptions of the world that has been created, as well as the whole plot, brings the whole story together - simply brilliant!
Now on to part 5.....
April 16, 2016
This is the fourth book in the series and still going strong. This particular storyline contains all your old friends from the previous books with a couple of surprises thrown in. There are also two, count them, two twist plots that I really really didn't see coming that really enhances the story. Still a very good read and a very very good series.
July 2, 2012
Good reading, interesting plot, and since I knew most of the characters from the previous three books, it was an enjoyable installment.
There was one plot twist, which threw me for a bit. I won't mention it because it would be a spoiler. I enjoyed the first book the most!
There was one plot twist, which threw me for a bit. I won't mention it because it would be a spoiler. I enjoyed the first book the most!
November 2, 2011
OK but probably not as good as the earlier books in the series.
February 25, 2012
Once again Jeff weaves a good story that you don't want to put down.
September 28, 2013
As always Jeff Inlo delivers a great story with the Delver series. I am behind in reading and look forward to reading the rest.
August 1, 2016
I have really enjoyed the series so far. Now on the fifth one
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