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Lost in the Shadows
Lost in the Shadows is the first installment in a series of e-books inspired by the bestselling game Hidden City. In Kyra Wheatley's intriguing novellas, you'll discover the answers to mysteries and secrets that began within the game itself. Find this riveting series on Amazon and iBooks … and prepare to get hooked!
Nicole has no idea what brought her to an ordinary door in an ordinary office. After opening it and taking just one step, she falls onto the damp cobblestone of a deserted town square at night. Men in dark cloaks suddenly begin to hunt her, but Gumshoe, an old resident of the City, comes to her defense. Nicole has yet to figure out why she is so important to the dark ruler of the City’s catacombs. She is the key to everything happening here. The key to the City itself.
Nicole has no idea what brought her to an ordinary door in an ordinary office. After opening it and taking just one step, she falls onto the damp cobblestone of a deserted town square at night. Men in dark cloaks suddenly begin to hunt her, but Gumshoe, an old resident of the City, comes to her defense. Nicole has yet to figure out why she is so important to the dark ruler of the City’s catacombs. She is the key to everything happening here. The key to the City itself.
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2016
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About the author
Kyra Wheatley
5 books13 followersKyra Wheatley was born in New York City and spent most of her life there. Kyra graduated from a city college with a degree in English literature and began doing creative writing while she was still a student. She enjoys graphic design and indie games, especially hidden object games. But most of all, she loves riddles, puzzles, and fantasy novels.
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May 24, 2017
This was a good story, but the need to introduce as many elements of the game as possible hampered the author I believe. It's too bad, because Wheatley did a pretty good job with introducing her protagonist, making me like her and setting up the overarching mystery.
Read it! You will like it!
Read it! You will like it!
January 1, 2017
Couldn't put it down
Very good short story. Had a hard time putting it down. Can't wait to read more, after I play the game of course.
Very good short story. Had a hard time putting it down. Can't wait to read more, after I play the game of course.
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July 30, 2018Cute story to go with the game.
January 8, 2017
Not bad.
Not a bad novella as a companion to the game. Don't play the game first as I didn't get the bonus in the end of the book due to that. Still it was the first story of the series and it was free. I've not read anything new that was better, and I enjoyed the hints at a deeper story to come. I would recommend this to anyone e who likes mystery mixed with some magic for a couple hours read (depending on how fast you read). Enjoy!
Not a bad novella as a companion to the game. Don't play the game first as I didn't get the bonus in the end of the book due to that. Still it was the first story of the series and it was free. I've not read anything new that was better, and I enjoyed the hints at a deeper story to come. I would recommend this to anyone e who likes mystery mixed with some magic for a couple hours read (depending on how fast you read). Enjoy!
July 21, 2017
As for my reviews I normally only do one book at a time, but lately I have looked at some of my books and decided to try doing some book series reviews. So here is two books within a series that since they are the only two I have read and will probably not get the rest I am doing them together.
This series is based on a game that my granddaughter Sammy got me hooked on. I thought since I loved the game so much that it would be great to read the series.
Well as I said, I do love the game and play pretty regular. But for the books:
To read more of my review: https://breathoflifebookreviews.blogs...
This series is based on a game that my granddaughter Sammy got me hooked on. I thought since I loved the game so much that it would be great to read the series.
Well as I said, I do love the game and play pretty regular. But for the books:
To read more of my review: https://breathoflifebookreviews.blogs...
January 22, 2018
A great mystery as the story begins. This adventure in the City of Shadows is interesting and full of action. I started playing the game and saw the books advertised there. I hoped it would have some of the lore of the world of the Hidden City within it and I was not disappointed. At this point in the novellas there is not a lot of lore and most of it is just hinted at, but I can see where this series would have a lot of the back story and lore of this mystical world.
October 27, 2017
It gives some background into the game, fast moving short book I have read the entire collection and they are all well connected to the game
and I would recommend it to game players. I re-read the books because they are interesting to re-read and be able to see more of the game and its characters and how they interact
and I would recommend it to game players. I re-read the books because they are interesting to re-read and be able to see more of the game and its characters and how they interact
October 7, 2017
This is a quick easy read. It isn't great literature, but sometimes a reader just needs a little ramble into the mysteries. It is also creating a bit more character to the game. Yes, looking forward to Book 2.
January 17, 2018
I just started playing the game"Hidden City" which is how I discovered the book series. The book was interesting and did match the first level of the game. Not sure if I would have read it otherwise. Not my favorite genre.
October 3, 2018
Great!
Gives lots of background to the game, but is a good read as well. Sucked into a magic city, Nicole has no idea where she is it how she got there. Is there anyone she can trust?
Gives lots of background to the game, but is a good read as well. Sucked into a magic city, Nicole has no idea where she is it how she got there. Is there anyone she can trust?
June 13, 2022
A bit of story that goes well with the game
As a sometimes player, I know the City and the characters well. That being said, not all the names match up and that is annoying. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
As a sometimes player, I know the City and the characters well. That being said, not all the names match up and that is annoying. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
February 17, 2017
Interesting...
But unless the next books in the series are free, I can forgo reading them. It was interesting, but it seemed a little cobbled together.
But unless the next books in the series are free, I can forgo reading them. It was interesting, but it seemed a little cobbled together.
March 2, 2017
All I can think about is noir - film noir -complete with greyscale scenes, 60s fashion, a dash of paranormal, and an out-of-place, modern girl.
Now, to download the game.
Now, to download the game.
August 3, 2017
It was ok 3/5
December 26, 2017
This looks more like the first chapter in a book than a first story/novel/book in a series.
February 4, 2018
Great for fans
A fun read, especially if you play the game.
An easy, quick, and surprisingly good story. It follows the game well and a great distraction from the mundane.
A fun read, especially if you play the game.
An easy, quick, and surprisingly good story. It follows the game well and a great distraction from the mundane.
July 11, 2018
Exciting!
Even if you don’t play the game this book is based on, it’s a fun quick read. Can’t wait to find out more!
Even if you don’t play the game this book is based on, it’s a fun quick read. Can’t wait to find out more!
September 1, 2018
Book 1 of six
These are very short stories (maybe 50 pages) that give some background on the characters in the hidden pictures game Hidden City.
These are very short stories (maybe 50 pages) that give some background on the characters in the hidden pictures game Hidden City.
September 10, 2018
Pure crap designed to make you play the online game
November 7, 2018
Хм, наверное, на русском пишу только я, ну не суть. Книга очень интересная. Я нашла её по одноимённой игре и заинтересовалась. Всем желаю прочитать!
February 1, 2019
Short, fun and an easy read. If you've played the game, you'll enjoy it.
December 30, 2019
This book is good now I have to read part two.
This book was good. I don't like that it has another part. Ok no more to say I need to start part two.
This book was good. I don't like that it has another part. Ok no more to say I need to start part two.
February 13, 2017
Hidden City
Definitely a what I call a "cliff hanger" type series of books. The story is based on the popular electronic game "City of Shadows." Not a bad book, but since it comes in 5 separate novellas, it becomes an expensive back story for a game.
Definitely a what I call a "cliff hanger" type series of books. The story is based on the popular electronic game "City of Shadows." Not a bad book, but since it comes in 5 separate novellas, it becomes an expensive back story for a game.
February 8, 2017
It's definitely not a book that you will read more than once, but it has its charm ;)
June 4, 2017
Great story with playing the game
This is a great story especially when you are playing along with the game that it follows. It brings you closer to the characters within the game, which I found to be really enjoyable. I can't wait to read the additional books that are in this series. If you're playing the "Shadow of the City, Hidden Game" than I truly recommend that you also read this series, because the combination of both will definitely make your game playing an even better experience.
This is a great story especially when you are playing along with the game that it follows. It brings you closer to the characters within the game, which I found to be really enjoyable. I can't wait to read the additional books that are in this series. If you're playing the "Shadow of the City, Hidden Game" than I truly recommend that you also read this series, because the combination of both will definitely make your game playing an even better experience.
December 26, 2016
A fascinating read.
The first installment naturally deepens the mystery as why and how The City came into existence. While some questions are superficially answered others are answered in such a way as to deepen the mystery surrounding The City.
The first book ears the reader to wonder if this will be the end of Hidden City? I don't believe so at this point in time as the game is quite popular and this latest twist adds to the intrigue of the game.
The first installment naturally deepens the mystery as why and how The City came into existence. While some questions are superficially answered others are answered in such a way as to deepen the mystery surrounding The City.
The first book ears the reader to wonder if this will be the end of Hidden City? I don't believe so at this point in time as the game is quite popular and this latest twist adds to the intrigue of the game.
February 16, 2018
Interesting read
If you play the hidden city's game on-line this book will give yes a insight of what the game represents. The characters are interesting as each has their own agendas. The novella ends with a cliffhanger that makes you want to read the next one. I found this books intriguing and will definitely read the next one. On to the next novella in this little mystery. Good job Kyra Wheatley
If you play the hidden city's game on-line this book will give yes a insight of what the game represents. The characters are interesting as each has their own agendas. The novella ends with a cliffhanger that makes you want to read the next one. I found this books intriguing and will definitely read the next one. On to the next novella in this little mystery. Good job Kyra Wheatley
January 14, 2017
I read this for the research project I'm working on and it was not good at all. Fortunately, I have now finished reading it and the research piece doesn't need to consider how good it is as a piece of writing, just the fact that it exists.
June 14, 2017
For a short story I found this to be a great read. It is a little confusing at first but all gets explained as the story goes on. I play the game almost everyday and it is nice to have some of the background to the game explained by the story. Good Reading Everyone!
June 19, 2017
Mystery and romance
I've been playing the game for several months and thoroughly enjoy it. The book is very similar to the game but faster paced. Both leave you wanting more. What happened to the city? I must unlock the mystery and find out which man Nicole ends up with
I've been playing the game for several months and thoroughly enjoy it. The book is very similar to the game but faster paced. Both leave you wanting more. What happened to the city? I must unlock the mystery and find out which man Nicole ends up with
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