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Moon Shadows #4
Ghost Shadow
Shadow is stuck In Between, dead, but not gone. Martin insists she isn’t dead and doesn’t belong here, but so far as she can tell, the trip was a one-way ticket. She can’t even remember her real name or how she ended up here. In Between is dangerous enough without wasting time peering through the weave at the living and dreaming of what might have been.
Of course, if Adriel the witch and Lynx the cat insist on trying to help her, she can hardly refuse to meet them at the edge. But if magic can’t find her living body, how can one stubborn cat do the impossible? And is there really enough magic in the world to bring her back over?
Of course, if Adriel the witch and Lynx the cat insist on trying to help her, she can hardly refuse to meet them at the edge. But if magic can’t find her living body, how can one stubborn cat do the impossible? And is there really enough magic in the world to bring her back over?
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First published January 25, 2015
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February 12, 2015
Excellent continuation of the series. This time around Lynx, who is probably everyone's favorite cat, is in cahoots with Shadow who is stuck In Between life and death.
It was fun, interesting and definitely different. I'd suggest reading the other books in the series first to get some of the 'in jokes' but this book can be read as a standalone.
*Edited to correct a typo.
It was fun, interesting and definitely different. I'd suggest reading the other books in the series first to get some of the 'in jokes' but this book can be read as a standalone.
*Edited to correct a typo.
March 4, 2015
Nice addition to the series. A new protagonist and a new point of view. Very interesting!
March 7, 2015
I think that this book is not only the best of the series, but in my opinion it's the best of any of Maria Schneider's books. It is a unique departure from, but also builds on, the earlier books in the series. There are many of the same characters, but some who used to be the main focus are here in more of a supporting role. Which opens the space for new and wonderfully interesting characters.
The locale of the first 15% of Ghost Shadow is a lonely, depressing, desolate place. Maria Schneider is a wonderful author, and captures this background desolation so well that I couldn't proceed at my normal breakneck pace of devouring books. I slowed down, even took a couple breaks where I read other books. But Shadow kept calling me back. Those feelings of lonelines, fear, and dispare were important to the story. And characteristics of locale. And locale is a character in this book, be it In Between of the early part of the book, or the South West of the later part. About 25% of the way into the book I realized that even though the depressing atmosphere had totally lifted, the writing in this book is so good that I continued to read at the slower pace, this time so that I could savor the story.
The book is self contained enough, and contains the character development of the main characters in this book that even if you haven't read the rest of the series, you don't loose anything by starting here.
Maria Schneider has been a favorite author of mine for quite some time, but she has exceeded all expectations with this story. I can't say you'll enjoy every page, because fear and desolation are part of the story. But so is combating and overcoming them. Now it's not a self help book, nor is it a mindless lite read. But it is a great story that is well told.
As I said, Maria Schneider is one of my favorite authors. She continues to exceed expectations with every book she produces. I expect this book to stick with me for a long time. I can only hope that Ms Schneider has a long and prolific career that keeps me indulged with great books for a long time. In any case, I look forward to reading anything Maria Schneider cares to write.
The locale of the first 15% of Ghost Shadow is a lonely, depressing, desolate place. Maria Schneider is a wonderful author, and captures this background desolation so well that I couldn't proceed at my normal breakneck pace of devouring books. I slowed down, even took a couple breaks where I read other books. But Shadow kept calling me back. Those feelings of lonelines, fear, and dispare were important to the story. And characteristics of locale. And locale is a character in this book, be it In Between of the early part of the book, or the South West of the later part. About 25% of the way into the book I realized that even though the depressing atmosphere had totally lifted, the writing in this book is so good that I continued to read at the slower pace, this time so that I could savor the story.
The book is self contained enough, and contains the character development of the main characters in this book that even if you haven't read the rest of the series, you don't loose anything by starting here.
Maria Schneider has been a favorite author of mine for quite some time, but she has exceeded all expectations with this story. I can't say you'll enjoy every page, because fear and desolation are part of the story. But so is combating and overcoming them. Now it's not a self help book, nor is it a mindless lite read. But it is a great story that is well told.
As I said, Maria Schneider is one of my favorite authors. She continues to exceed expectations with every book she produces. I expect this book to stick with me for a long time. I can only hope that Ms Schneider has a long and prolific career that keeps me indulged with great books for a long time. In any case, I look forward to reading anything Maria Schneider cares to write.
April 14, 2015
What a roller-coaster ride this book is. The story centers around the mystery of Shadow. She has no memory of her life before arriving at In Between. The In Between is a sort of limbo where spirits live if they don’t go straight into the light because they have unfinished business on earth. Ms. Schneider painted the picture of In Between with descriptive prose and outlined the rules of the space that contains displaced demons and otherworldly nightmare creatures as well as ghostly spirits. Demons who wish to possess humans try to claw between the weave that separates In Between from our world.
Lynx, a recurrent shifter in the Moon Shadow Series, is determined to find Shadow’s not-quite-dead body and help her cross back into the land of the living. Shadow is insistent to help a sick little girl she can speak with through the weave and a couple of fellow ghost friends who are stuck In Between with her. She seems to be everyone’s caretaker. She is a good soul.
Ms. Schneider does an excellent job merging all the story lines into one cohesive story without losing track of any details. There are also a few fight scenes that are well written, highly descriptive and well-choreographed. I could see and feel the action. This is an entertaining, thought provoking Urban Fantasy with a touch of romance. I would highly recommend this unique story to who enjoys paranormal or urban fantasy. Lynx gets a lot of attention in this book. He has to be one of my favorite characters ever.
FYI: Ghost Shadow is Book 4 in the Moon Shadow Series. I believe it is possible to read this as a stand-alone. The reader is given a minor overview of the characters in the prologue. Of course for a more in-depth understanding of the characters the whole series should be read first.
Format/Typo Issues: No significant errors in proofing or formatting.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 7, 2015
Lynx, a recurrent shifter in the Moon Shadow Series, is determined to find Shadow’s not-quite-dead body and help her cross back into the land of the living. Shadow is insistent to help a sick little girl she can speak with through the weave and a couple of fellow ghost friends who are stuck In Between with her. She seems to be everyone’s caretaker. She is a good soul.
Ms. Schneider does an excellent job merging all the story lines into one cohesive story without losing track of any details. There are also a few fight scenes that are well written, highly descriptive and well-choreographed. I could see and feel the action. This is an entertaining, thought provoking Urban Fantasy with a touch of romance. I would highly recommend this unique story to who enjoys paranormal or urban fantasy. Lynx gets a lot of attention in this book. He has to be one of my favorite characters ever.
FYI: Ghost Shadow is Book 4 in the Moon Shadow Series. I believe it is possible to read this as a stand-alone. The reader is given a minor overview of the characters in the prologue. Of course for a more in-depth understanding of the characters the whole series should be read first.
Format/Typo Issues: No significant errors in proofing or formatting.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** April 7, 2015
February 16, 2015
May have to re-read for a proper review, it didn't hit me as it should.
March 4, 2018
I would consider this more of a companion book to the Moon Shadow Series since it introduces the point of view of a new, and very interesting, character. The book adds a whole new twist on the series but brings back some of the best characters of the previous books. Without giving too much away, this story really does involve ghosts and spirits which is a change from the vampires and witches from other urban fantasy stories. The world building is, as always, flawless, and the plot is exciting. This is one of Schneider's best books yet.
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