Dorian's Game

The Cat's Eye Chronicles #0.5

by T.L. Shreffler, Adam Lohnes (Editor)

Dorian's life has always been a bit quiet and uneventful -- that is, until he meets Adelaide Warde.

Determined to find a sacred relic in the nearby mines, Adelaide enlists Dorian as a guide. However, there is another in search of the relic -- a mysterious traveler named Crash, who hopes to use the relic to escape his past.

Suddenly caught up in a conflict he wants no part of, who will Dorian help? The woman who has stolen his heart, or a stranger in need?"

*Fans of The Cat’s Eye Chronicles can now read the story of how Burn, Dorian and Crash met, and how Volcrian’s hunt truly began!

Genres: Fantasy

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2017

About the author

T. L. Shreffler was born and raised in Burbank, CA. She grew up only a few blocks away from Warner Bros. and Disney studios. Inspired by such a creative community of friends, family and neighbors, she dedicated herself to her creative goals since her teen years. She has been writing The Cat's Eye Chronicles and other works since she was 12 years old. She moved to Washington State in 2020 and currently lives in Snohomish County with her family. She loves diversity, travel, and experiencing different cultures; she tries to evoke a similar sense of wonder at the unfamiliar in her readers. She holds a BA in Eloquence (English) and her poetry has been published in Eclipse: A Literary Journal and The Northridge Review. She is author of The Cat's Eye Chronicles (YA/Epic Fantasy) and The Dragon Pearl Series (YA/Epic Fantasy). She writes Paranormal Romance under the penname A. Mariposa.

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a hard time with this novella. Knowing Dorian's and Burn's family demise, it became an exercise on how much can I hate Volcrian.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sort of a prequel, sort of an additional story.

The book could certainly be a stand alone novel, however, if you have read the first book, this one does an amazing job of filling in a backstory that I knew that i wanted. Additionally the author masterfully ties elements into the main story line of the novels and also ensures that all the characters stay true to what is consistent about them. The look into the Wolfies past is wonderfully crafted, and leaves you understanding their plight at the start of the main story.

[Tina Hoop · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great addition to the series. Seeing how Dorian and Burn were before Sora. Learning how Crash got his name. The only thing I really could have done without was the fling between Dorian and Adelaide. She was obnoxious, spoiled and manipulative.I did not like her at all. Otherwise, great story.

[Roselyn Blonger · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/5 stars

I don't know if the author does it on purpose, but she is very good creating unbearable characters! This time is Adelaide, a manipulative and obsessive girl who just wants to find Kaelyn's grave without caring about risking other people's lives, but who hates others doing the same thing.

For example, she laughs at Dorian when he tells her about his magic, she says that she loves him but doesn't defend him in front of others, she yells at him for not having saved a book instead of his father's life and, in the end, she leaves without thanking them for anything. Crash even saved her from being killed, but she screamed at him for kill her attacker. Lol.

I would prefer to know more about Dorian, Burn's family or Crash's true intentions. Or even Volcrian's history. There is so much things to tell about this characters, so I'm really disappointed.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I needed this soooo much! Thx you!! Such a amazing read!! <3

[Eileen Wickham · Rating 3 out of 5]

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