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Shadows in the Cave: A Historical Fantasy Series
Bound by blood. Torn by destiny. A legacy hangs in the balance.
Twin siblings Aku and Salya face a dangerous journey that will forever alter the fate of the Galayi people.
When their father, the formidable Red Chief Shonan, leads the Galayi on a perilous migration to claim new lands, tensions rise. Salya resists leaving her home and her forbidden love, while Aku must grapple with a forbidden gift—shape-shifting—that could either secure his people’s future or lead to their ruin. Amid family betrayals and visions of a dark future, the siblings must navigate their identities, loyalties, and the responsibilities of their bloodline.
As enemies close in and old traditions clash with new ambitions, Salya and Aku confront their own inner demons and the shadowy forces threatening to unravel their tribe's fragile unity. Will they find the courage to forge their paths, or will the shadows consume them?
Rich with Cherokee myth and heart-stirring emotion, Shadows in the Cave is a tale of family, destiny, and the enduring fight for survival."...a magical novel that is deeply rooted in the oldest storytelling traditions of North America..." —Terri Windling, editor of The Year's Best Fantasy Horror
Twin siblings Aku and Salya face a dangerous journey that will forever alter the fate of the Galayi people.
When their father, the formidable Red Chief Shonan, leads the Galayi on a perilous migration to claim new lands, tensions rise. Salya resists leaving her home and her forbidden love, while Aku must grapple with a forbidden gift—shape-shifting—that could either secure his people’s future or lead to their ruin. Amid family betrayals and visions of a dark future, the siblings must navigate their identities, loyalties, and the responsibilities of their bloodline.
As enemies close in and old traditions clash with new ambitions, Salya and Aku confront their own inner demons and the shadowy forces threatening to unravel their tribe's fragile unity. Will they find the courage to forge their paths, or will the shadows consume them?
Rich with Cherokee myth and heart-stirring emotion, Shadows in the Cave is a tale of family, destiny, and the enduring fight for survival."...a magical novel that is deeply rooted in the oldest storytelling traditions of North America..." —Terri Windling, editor of The Year's Best Fantasy Horror
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025
"Cherokee Mists" unfolds with a rich mythology, deep family ties, and a thrilling journey.
In "Shadows in the Cave" by Win and Meredith Blevins, twins Aku and Salya must embark on a transformative journey that intertwines destiny, family, and survival as their father leads the Galayi people on a perilous migration. With Aku secretly wielding his forbidden shape-shifting gift and Salya confronting her own forbidden love, the siblings navigate personal conflicts, betrayals, and visions of an uncertain future. Set against a richly woven tapestry of Cherokee myth, this historical fantasy explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and ambition in a world shadowed by looming threats. You won't want to miss this one; It's so exciting! Get your copy today.
• ASIN: B0DXR6DZGW
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 4/29/2025
• File Size: 5.1 MB
• Print Length: 330 pages
• Genre: Historical Fantasy Fiction - Native American Literature - Ancient History Fiction
In "Shadows in the Cave" by Win and Meredith Blevins, twins Aku and Salya must embark on a transformative journey that intertwines destiny, family, and survival as their father leads the Galayi people on a perilous migration. With Aku secretly wielding his forbidden shape-shifting gift and Salya confronting her own forbidden love, the siblings navigate personal conflicts, betrayals, and visions of an uncertain future. Set against a richly woven tapestry of Cherokee myth, this historical fantasy explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and ambition in a world shadowed by looming threats. You won't want to miss this one; It's so exciting! Get your copy today.
• ASIN: B0DXR6DZGW
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 4/29/2025
• File Size: 5.1 MB
• Print Length: 330 pages
• Genre: Historical Fantasy Fiction - Native American Literature - Ancient History Fiction
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