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Shift: The Shiftwork Chronicles I
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Expected 23 Apr 26Hidden deep in the shadows of the Appalachian Highlands survives a community of shapeshifters, training their twisted magic for criminal purposes against the country that rejected them. For seventeen-year-old Sybil, the mountains and the crime are all she’s ever known. As Career Day approaches, she longs to prove herself to the magical society that both curses and fears her.
When a representative from the White House unexpectedly selects Sybil for a critical operation, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world with higher stakes than she ever imagined. As she faces her first job, Sybil begins to question not only her mysterious new employer but also her older brother, who harbors secrets of his own. With allegiances divided and her way of life threatened, Sybil must decide who she can trust before it is too late and she loses all she holds close.
Set in a richly imagined, fantastical version of America, Shift is an exciting premiere tale of magic, intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty.
When a representative from the White House unexpectedly selects Sybil for a critical operation, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world with higher stakes than she ever imagined. As she faces her first job, Sybil begins to question not only her mysterious new employer but also her older brother, who harbors secrets of his own. With allegiances divided and her way of life threatened, Sybil must decide who she can trust before it is too late and she loses all she holds close.
Set in a richly imagined, fantastical version of America, Shift is an exciting premiere tale of magic, intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty.
396 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 23, 2026
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About the author
J.P. Lee
1 book3 followersJ.P. Lee has been storytelling since childhood, writing her first story at the age of eight in a notebook. She completed a full-length fantasy novel during her high school years.
A Durham, North Carolina native, she received a degree in English, Writing, and Rhetoric from North Carolina State University.
Lee loves immersive books into which she can escape, and that is what she desires for her readers. She resides in Tennessee with her husband, son, and two beloved cats. When not writing or reading, she enjoys cooking and taking long walks with her family.
Follow her on Instagram or Facebook: @jpleeauthor.
A Durham, North Carolina native, she received a degree in English, Writing, and Rhetoric from North Carolina State University.
Lee loves immersive books into which she can escape, and that is what she desires for her readers. She resides in Tennessee with her husband, son, and two beloved cats. When not writing or reading, she enjoys cooking and taking long walks with her family.
Follow her on Instagram or Facebook: @jpleeauthor.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Shift is a dynamic, immersive, and twisty tale where things are not what they appear and intrigue lurks beneath the surface. Lee weaves a masterful story that contemplates morality (or lack thereof) in humanity and blurs the lines between good and bad.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Engaging and reminiscent of YA novels from the 2010s! A great fit for fans of “The Hunger Games,” “The Cruel Prince,” and “Red Queen.”
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Career Day, but make it shapeshifters, criminal magic, and a surprise call from the White House.🐺🔥🇺🇸
Sybil has grown up hidden in the Appalachian Highlands in a secret community of shapeshifters who use their magic for criminal operations. It’s gritty. It’s intense. It’s all she’s ever known. And with Career Day looming, which, by the way, is not your average, what do you want to be when you grow up? situation, she’s desperate to prove she belongs.
Then boom, a representative from the White House handpicks her for a high-stakes mission.
Excuse me??
Watching Sybil get pulled from her shadowy mountain world into a bigger, more dangerous political game was SO compelling. The tension between loyalty to her people and the unsettling feeling that she’s being used? Perfect! And don’t even get me started on the secrets her older brother is keeping. The betrayal vibes were vibing.
What I loved most was how layered this felt. It’s not just shapeshifting coolness, though. Yes, that part is awesome. It’s about identity. About being rejected by the country you live in. About figuring out who you are when the system and your own family might not be telling you the whole truth.
Fast-paced, twisty, and packed with intrigue, this felt like a fantastical version of America where nothing is as simple as good vs. evil.
✨️Thank you, Storygram Tours and J.P. Lee, for sharing The Shift with me!
Sybil has grown up hidden in the Appalachian Highlands in a secret community of shapeshifters who use their magic for criminal operations. It’s gritty. It’s intense. It’s all she’s ever known. And with Career Day looming, which, by the way, is not your average, what do you want to be when you grow up? situation, she’s desperate to prove she belongs.
Then boom, a representative from the White House handpicks her for a high-stakes mission.
Excuse me??
Watching Sybil get pulled from her shadowy mountain world into a bigger, more dangerous political game was SO compelling. The tension between loyalty to her people and the unsettling feeling that she’s being used? Perfect! And don’t even get me started on the secrets her older brother is keeping. The betrayal vibes were vibing.
What I loved most was how layered this felt. It’s not just shapeshifting coolness, though. Yes, that part is awesome. It’s about identity. About being rejected by the country you live in. About figuring out who you are when the system and your own family might not be telling you the whole truth.
Fast-paced, twisty, and packed with intrigue, this felt like a fantastical version of America where nothing is as simple as good vs. evil.
✨️Thank you, Storygram Tours and J.P. Lee, for sharing The Shift with me!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ when I tell you that this book is 10/5 stars, this book is so beyond amazing, beautifully written, believable, and I just could not put this book down.
From the beginning you remain hooked and you fall in love with Sybil and the adventure that alters the trajectory of her life forever.
the romance, the tensions, the betrayals, the conflicts, this book truly has it all. there's intrigue and just enough to cause the reader to have questions as the story plays out.
I absolutely am planning to buy a physical copy to read again and again.
The ending of this book made me go "Wait, what?" and now I have to waiiiit for the the next one to come out! 😭😭
But I look forward to it and I can guarantee I will be pre-ordering book 2 as soon as it's available.
extremely talented author, I genuinely cannot believe this is her debut novel!! she is absolutely amazing. Buy, buy, buy this book!!!
there's kisses, romance but sooo clean and so well written-it doesn't even feel like it needs more to fill out the story any more. ✨️
J.P. Lee has, undoubtedly, earned her spot as one of my favorite authors.
From the beginning you remain hooked and you fall in love with Sybil and the adventure that alters the trajectory of her life forever.
the romance, the tensions, the betrayals, the conflicts, this book truly has it all. there's intrigue and just enough to cause the reader to have questions as the story plays out.
I absolutely am planning to buy a physical copy to read again and again.
The ending of this book made me go "Wait, what?" and now I have to waiiiit for the the next one to come out! 😭😭
But I look forward to it and I can guarantee I will be pre-ordering book 2 as soon as it's available.
extremely talented author, I genuinely cannot believe this is her debut novel!! she is absolutely amazing. Buy, buy, buy this book!!!
there's kisses, romance but sooo clean and so well written-it doesn't even feel like it needs more to fill out the story any more. ✨️
J.P. Lee has, undoubtedly, earned her spot as one of my favorite authors.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a book I just couldn't put down. With such a unique storyline and captivating characters, I was easily drawn in. It's a fantasy that doesn't disappoint, with twists and excitement and an ending that will leave you begging for the next book.
I loved how the story flowed and was paced perfectly. I highly recommend this fascinating read, especially to those who love a good fantasy with a dystopian America type of feel.
I received an early copy, but this review was my own and is voluntary
I loved how the story flowed and was paced perfectly. I highly recommend this fascinating read, especially to those who love a good fantasy with a dystopian America type of feel.
I received an early copy, but this review was my own and is voluntary
Review of advance copy received from Author
Shift is a fast-moving tale of magic, treachery, intrigue, murder, and sometimes, love. It is a book replete with reckless abandon and life-threatening danger. You will not want to put this book down.I received an Advance Review Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games! YA low fantasy set in a fantastical version of the 1950s US.
March 3, 2026
So good! Review pending!
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