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Elvenrude #3
Cross Keys: Unity
A race to the edge of annihilation...
Despite an ongoing rebellion in their Elven homeland, Kam and Seth have scheduled their long-awaited promise ceremony for the night of the Winter Solstice. After a deadly explosion in New Orleans has left the fate of criminal Jermon Lormarc uncertain, the rebellion escalates into kidnappings and arson, and the theft of ancient human artifacts forces the Elven king to reveal secrets kept for thousands of years.
When a spirit woman predicts a catastrophic end to Jermon's quest for artifacts, Kam, Seth, and Prince Trystan of Cyrilia set out on a worldwide hunt to stop him. Back in Elvenrude, Kam's sister Esty and Seth's cousin Rhyden, having recently ended their relationship, track the rebels while fighting a passion that won't be ignored.
Everything is on the line. No one can hold back. The future...or nothing...awaits...
Despite an ongoing rebellion in their Elven homeland, Kam and Seth have scheduled their long-awaited promise ceremony for the night of the Winter Solstice. After a deadly explosion in New Orleans has left the fate of criminal Jermon Lormarc uncertain, the rebellion escalates into kidnappings and arson, and the theft of ancient human artifacts forces the Elven king to reveal secrets kept for thousands of years.
When a spirit woman predicts a catastrophic end to Jermon's quest for artifacts, Kam, Seth, and Prince Trystan of Cyrilia set out on a worldwide hunt to stop him. Back in Elvenrude, Kam's sister Esty and Seth's cousin Rhyden, having recently ended their relationship, track the rebels while fighting a passion that won't be ignored.
Everything is on the line. No one can hold back. The future...or nothing...awaits...
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2015
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About the author
Ally Shields
19 books472 followersAlly Shields is the fantasy pen name of Janet L Buck, who also writes historical mysteries as J L Buck.
Ms Shields' Guardian Witch series was first released between 2012 and 2015 and were withdrawn by Etopia Press in 2023. Revised and updated editions were released later in 2023 with new covers and one title change.
Due to an ongoing story line, the author recommends this series be read in order, beginning with Awakening the Fire.
A sequel trilogy may be re-released in the future.
The Maggie York Paranormal Mystery trilogy, set in New Orleans and the Crosskeys trilogy may also be re-released with revised editions as time permits.
When not writing, Ms Shields reads multiple genres--urban fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, historical romance, and she loves to travel--anywhere, anytime.
Ms Shields' Guardian Witch series was first released between 2012 and 2015 and were withdrawn by Etopia Press in 2023. Revised and updated editions were released later in 2023 with new covers and one title change.
Due to an ongoing story line, the author recommends this series be read in order, beginning with Awakening the Fire.
A sequel trilogy may be re-released in the future.
The Maggie York Paranormal Mystery trilogy, set in New Orleans and the Crosskeys trilogy may also be re-released with revised editions as time permits.
When not writing, Ms Shields reads multiple genres--urban fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, historical romance, and she loves to travel--anywhere, anytime.
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May 4, 2016
This is such a brilliant trilogy. I seriously had to read them one right after another because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. I love Ally Shields' writing style and the way Ally is able to weave such an elegant and exciting story.
I am a huge fan of good fantasy reads, especially when they involve elves. I think it has something to do with my introduction to them, in LOTR and the Hobbit. Since then, I have adored them being in my reads, but I also hold them to a high standard. Not often do I find an author who have such a brilliant way with words and in creating the elves. For me, that won this story over. The detail, the personality and the depth in the story and characters made it un-put-down-able.
I liked the pace of the trilogy. It moved swift enough along to really keep the story exciting, and keep me on my toes, waiting for a twist. I felt that this made me want to continue reading, well after I should have put the book down, and even start the next, when I should be sleeping. The books led into each other well, which made them easy to follow and want to continue reading.
I liked the overall story. It was creative, exciting and well developed. I would definitely recommend this to my fantasy reading fans.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
I am a huge fan of good fantasy reads, especially when they involve elves. I think it has something to do with my introduction to them, in LOTR and the Hobbit. Since then, I have adored them being in my reads, but I also hold them to a high standard. Not often do I find an author who have such a brilliant way with words and in creating the elves. For me, that won this story over. The detail, the personality and the depth in the story and characters made it un-put-down-able.
I liked the pace of the trilogy. It moved swift enough along to really keep the story exciting, and keep me on my toes, waiting for a twist. I felt that this made me want to continue reading, well after I should have put the book down, and even start the next, when I should be sleeping. The books led into each other well, which made them easy to follow and want to continue reading.
I liked the overall story. It was creative, exciting and well developed. I would definitely recommend this to my fantasy reading fans.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
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