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Night Shadows: an epic thriller
Republished as Night Shadows
313 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2018
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About the author
Chris Lewando
18 books11 followersThe author writes thrillers and contemporary novels as Chris Lewando, romance as Sue Lewando, and Irish dual timeline fiction as Daisy O'Shea. Published by Bookouture, this series is being sold in Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Norway, and is being translated into German for 2026.
She is a full-time author and lives in the south of Ireland. Some of her adventures of the move to buy and renovate an 'Irish wreck' are detailed on her website.
ChrisLewando.com and DaisyOShea.com
You can collect a free e-copy of her literary compilation from her website.
She is a full-time author and lives in the south of Ireland. Some of her adventures of the move to buy and renovate an 'Irish wreck' are detailed on her website.
ChrisLewando.com and DaisyOShea.com
You can collect a free e-copy of her literary compilation from her website.
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April 25, 2019
A great read! This is a story that is very fast paced. It transports you from an artist’s studio in London to a mad escapade in pursuit of UFOs in the Arizona desert. Don’t be put off by the violence in the early pages, it all serves a purpose in helping you follow Tom’s search for identity. For anyone out there with questions about UFOs you will love this tale – it leaves you breathless right up to the end! Buy it, read it, you will love it!
February 27, 2019
Loved it. I would give it ten stars if I could. This is the best written, best edited and best plotted book that I have read in a year. Highly recommended.
February 16, 2020
Great characters and good story
May 14, 2022
Delightful moral story of what happens when aliens come to earth with unclear intent 4.5 stars
What might happen when a woman has an apparently human child and the father is throught to be an alien.
This novel builds on finding an adult human being who is suspected of having an alien parent and a human mother. When cultural values come into question, the military wants to determine if aliens will try to attack the earth or merely observe. Can or should anything be done or is mankind doomed?
The records of twentieth century first contact were put aside and forgotton until a pair of astronauts witnessed aliens destroying a space station. The astronauts were apparently captured and returned to earth breathing but broken.
The original science-based military team is re-convened and tries to restart their research after a couple of decades. The first step is to find one missing alien-sired baby who by that time is an adult.
Missteps of the past are reinvestigated. The clairvoyance of the missing human is what sets him apart even though there are others with his skill.
The first child, Tom Wicklow, has become a credible artist but has an antisocial behavior; he is a vigilante.
The book's title is a bit misleading -- it would be better titled "What would an alien do?"
What might happen when a woman has an apparently human child and the father is throught to be an alien.
This novel builds on finding an adult human being who is suspected of having an alien parent and a human mother. When cultural values come into question, the military wants to determine if aliens will try to attack the earth or merely observe. Can or should anything be done or is mankind doomed?
The records of twentieth century first contact were put aside and forgotton until a pair of astronauts witnessed aliens destroying a space station. The astronauts were apparently captured and returned to earth breathing but broken.
The original science-based military team is re-convened and tries to restart their research after a couple of decades. The first step is to find one missing alien-sired baby who by that time is an adult.
Missteps of the past are reinvestigated. The clairvoyance of the missing human is what sets him apart even though there are others with his skill.
The first child, Tom Wicklow, has become a credible artist but has an antisocial behavior; he is a vigilante.
The book's title is a bit misleading -- it would be better titled "What would an alien do?"
June 12, 2019
This is a somewhat different take on the alien encounter story, with the involvement of the aliens in the main character's life taking place over decades before the plot is resolved. Some of the supporting characters seemed a bit one-dimensional, but overall the story flowed well and was entertaining.
December 28, 2020
Searching for your truth through chasing UFO’s and aliens. Ok. Basis for several B-rated tv episodes. Well written and interesting. Makes up for some of the cheesiness.
May 31, 2022
My review is under "Night Shadows", apparently the new title. Really good story though.
January 21, 2021
The first chapter grabs your attention and pulls you in.......
After the death of his adoptive mother, a man began searching for his birth mother and true identity, also learning his ties to a 35 yr old crime.
By day, Tom was an artist and creator of stain glassed windows. Although he always tried to hide his inner demons that were always surrounding him, by night, surrounded by the darkness and shadows, he was a vigilante putting himself in vulnerable situations. He showed no fear, in any situation.
When first meeting Helen in a pub, he knew instinctively that she would bear his child. After being kidnapped by the Army, Helen found herself in America, near area 51. She was scared but safe as long as the baby remained in her. She was Tom's bait.
Was Tom the result of an alien abduction? Embarking on a journey across continents, he found himself with alien enthusiasts, as well as being searched for by the Army and a group of cuckoo scientists. He had to find Helen and his unborn child.
In his quest to find Helen and the truth, he found himself being taken by a greater force and seemingly disappeared.
Suddenly, several young women in Arizona, seduced by a stranger, found themselves fertilized and filled with maternal instincts. All the while, the night shadows watched and waited.....
There are those that choose to believe and those that don't
After the death of his adoptive mother, a man began searching for his birth mother and true identity, also learning his ties to a 35 yr old crime.
By day, Tom was an artist and creator of stain glassed windows. Although he always tried to hide his inner demons that were always surrounding him, by night, surrounded by the darkness and shadows, he was a vigilante putting himself in vulnerable situations. He showed no fear, in any situation.
When first meeting Helen in a pub, he knew instinctively that she would bear his child. After being kidnapped by the Army, Helen found herself in America, near area 51. She was scared but safe as long as the baby remained in her. She was Tom's bait.
Was Tom the result of an alien abduction? Embarking on a journey across continents, he found himself with alien enthusiasts, as well as being searched for by the Army and a group of cuckoo scientists. He had to find Helen and his unborn child.
In his quest to find Helen and the truth, he found himself being taken by a greater force and seemingly disappeared.
Suddenly, several young women in Arizona, seduced by a stranger, found themselves fertilized and filled with maternal instincts. All the while, the night shadows watched and waited.....
There are those that choose to believe and those that don't
May 13, 2020
This book by Chris Lewando was what I would call "good" science fiction as it wasn't one of your ho-hum space alien stories. The reader's attention is grabbed from the riveting first pages through to what is a somewhat surprising conclusion. The characters were very interesting and complicated which gave them an almost humanlike dimension for the reader to be able to almost see and feel their thoughts, emotions, and actions. The story was based primarily on one man, Tom, and his search for his true identity, which was also happened to be tangled with his dark vigilante urges to rid society of truly "dark" soul-minded people. It was also a story about possible alien abductions now and in the past and were any of their stories real or true, and did any of them result in pregnancies. Of course, with the story involving aliens, you can't forget about the military response and actions. The ones in this book did and did not follow that normal path either, as some feared the aliens were going to be hostile and wanted to be prepared for an attack while others took a different approach of let's see what they really want before we go to military action. This is a voluntary review of this book from Fast and Free Reviews.
October 28, 2020
Loved Night Shadows!
As a small edit, Elie is likely either a psychiatrist or psychologist, but unlikely to be both, at least in North America. I know less of England, Europe; maybe it's different there.
In North America, psychiatrists, complete medical school, deliver babies and all that, and then complete psychiatry residencies, generally 5 years training after completing med school.
Psychologists generally have Masters or Doctorate in Psychology.
So quite different. As I said, maybe Europe is different.
As a small edit, Elie is likely either a psychiatrist or psychologist, but unlikely to be both, at least in North America. I know less of England, Europe; maybe it's different there.
In North America, psychiatrists, complete medical school, deliver babies and all that, and then complete psychiatry residencies, generally 5 years training after completing med school.
Psychologists generally have Masters or Doctorate in Psychology.
So quite different. As I said, maybe Europe is different.
November 3, 2020
This book was great right from the start. I was surprised with the ending. I love the characters in this story. Who doesn't love a possible alien abduction.
I received this book for free and I totally recommend reading it. Thank you for the free copy.
I received this book for free and I totally recommend reading it. Thank you for the free copy.
March 23, 2021
It's an interesting story about the relations between humans and aliens, such as love, fear, curiosity and friendship. It also shows us that we still have a lot to learn in this world to make it a better place to live in.
April 1, 2022
Great science fiction tale wrapped so well in humanity with all its traits.
A thrilling story with mystery attached and a question of spirituality.
An absorbing and entertaining read.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
A thrilling story with mystery attached and a question of spirituality.
An absorbing and entertaining read.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
July 10, 2022
Science fiction is not my preferred genre but I thought I’d give it a try. It really sucked me in. I liked the characters and Tom’s search for his biological roots. The last part of the book was a little draggy but overall it held my interest.
November 16, 2019
One of the best books I have had the pleasure of reading. Chris Lewando is an author you will fall in love with. Night Shadows has it all.
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