A Phantom of Truth

A Shade of Vampire #76

by Bella Forrest

The final Reaper. The final chance...

Buy your copy of the thrilling penultimate book of Season 9!

*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

Genres: Vampires, Fiction

326 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 24, 2019

About the author

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Lori peltier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books, but this is book 76, and sometimes I have a hard time keeping up with who's related to who. But they are very good reads and keep you in suspense.

[Kelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 parts strong

Another great adventure and puzzle. If you thought this was the end…think again!!! Thieron is together but what about Death?

[Karen Bicknell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind blowing, don't get confused in this last book before this series finale. So much going on with the new generation just can believe they are at the levels they are at. Don't miss this one.

[Jennifer greenwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for more!

This series is really starting to kiss me off . I am so very serious . I wait and wait almost a !month ( which really isn't long for series esp.a series of 76 books) but still . Each time I am so pumped up by the end of a book on the edge of I'm seat and boom oh no not today stay to ones for more shade of vampire in another month . I really need to put the story out of my mind for atleast 2 months . As soon as each book comes out I start it don't put it down until I'm finished in a few hours . This series is addicting and that is putting it lightly . What a wonderful imagination . I truly love this series . I will be so devistated when the series comes to an end . Each time I think we've explored all words that I'm thinking she can branch off to in the supernatural she comes up with a fresh brand-new world and characters that were no where on my radar . Love love love ! Hate waiting for more but I still do it . I'm in too deep to stop reading this series now . These few weeks are gonna be very long and seem like so much longer than I'm really waiting . I think it's released about 6/6/2019 only a few weeks. . It's gonna take forever . I gotta push wanting to read this out of my head until like July that way at least 2 or 3 more books wil be out . Excited to the core !

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

*** No Spoilers ***

For this being the penultimate book, it has left me with more questions then answers. I don't know how Bella does it, but she can keep you enthralled with the story. Taeral and crew are on there way to get the last piece of Thieron. Phyla is the final piece and Brendel will stop at nothing to stop Taeral. Phantom is the reaper in charge of the challenge to obtain Phyla. This is the hardest challenge to date. This ends in a cliffhanger, cause Death is MIA and the reapers can't feel her at all.
•••• I highly recommend this book/series! ••••
~~ I have Kindle Unlimited, and I used that service to read this book. ~~

[Marisol Acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brendel, the bitch is back

Okay wow where do I even start.

Terral and his team are in deep doo doo. If the quests were insane before, this one proves to be plain ole’ out of this world 🌎. Haha, of course it is.

The Rebels are gearing up, the Reapers are thinking clearer, the spirits are scheming a plan and the GASP TEAM is going to kick some butt.

How it all happens?, well now that’s the beat part. Things are getting crazier, the gaudians if Deaths Scythe are twisted and plain psychopaths. How will the team ever figure out the craziness inside their brains, to retrieve the pieces needed.

Will the spirits Fae make in time before their links are severed and their soles lost forever?!?!

Well, off to the next one to find out!!!!!

[Fancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the edge of my seat!!!

I hate this book so much I love it!!!! This writer is incredible!!! I can’t get enough of this series, lord help me I’m addicted!! I read in between studying, taking exams, doing assignments, washing my hair, whatever I’m doing, I read too, my phone keeps dying on me cause I’m on it reading constantly, I’m definitely getting a new kindle so I can read without being interrupted. Thank you for writing these phenomenal books and taking me away even if it’s just for a while from this hard life I’m living!!!

[Tina Oeffler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t think it could get any more Tense.

I for one am so glad that the challenge to get Thieron back in to piece is finally over. These challenges were killing me, I want to see Brendel and the Hermessi come to end. They have had so much happen along the way and to finally think is coming to an end, to be be faced with Death no where to be found. Really didn’t see that coming, now the wait again until the next one.

[nat _lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG... The final battle is near!!! 🤪🤯😵

Phantom challenge was out of this world (of course), worse than the two previous ones!!! 🙈... After struggling to get back to reality, Taeral made the hardest decision of his life and they are finally at Death's door to delivery a complete Thieron... What they believed to be the end of their mission, turns out to be the beginning of the final battle against the Hermessi... OMG, I can't wait for the final book to release!!! 😫

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

How did she do it?

Everyone is puzzling over how Brendel managed to heal and make her way to earth. Who is the traitor?

We see everyone pulling together, refusing to give in to despair, as Taeral and his team search for Phylos.

There is a lot of action, a lot of speculation, and even more mysteries to solve. Another excellent book in the Shade series.

[Andie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The penultimate showdown! Spoilers below!!

Will Tae and the crew be able to get past The Phantom 👻 and complete Thieron? We're at the point where the Hermessi just can't be allowed to complete their ritual!

Prepare yourself for tough decisions and some heartache along the way. Guys we're rooting for you

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Epic

Nail biting! So ready to find out what will happen. Where is Death! I hope Bella Forrest saves them all! I love these characters and the world's of the Shade stories. June 17 is so far away to wait

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tearal journey is very intense and challenging

Hope the Tearal and his team get to beat in time Brendel
Hope the rest of the fae survives.
But I wonder what happen to death?
I think I have a theory ; but I think Tearal will be the next death.

[IdRatherBeReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

The crew faced the final challenge, and man what a challenge. Sadness was the main feeling through most of it. Sadness for the truth not being reality and for the tough choices needed.

[Sherri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading this series very enjoyable love it

Wow I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters.I can't wait to see what will happen next for them especially since death has disappeared.I was curious about that reaper bender.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sanctuary

Awesome read fast paced and lots of action and mystery,magic and tears, the end of the worlds, the universe and death is missing in action and all hope may be lost awesome characters and storyline and terrific read!

[Ashley Lusenhop · Rating 5 out of 5]

The poor crew just cant catch a break! I love the couples and how we got a possible glance/dream of the future for them I hope it all turns out but I have a feeling the reapers will be answer to all the problems!

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Epic Read

Bella Forest has done it again. I was on the edge of my seat the entire book. I laugh and cry and jump up in joy for the characters. They feel so real with the way the story is written. Another Amazing Epic Read from Bella Forest.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by Bella Forrest

When can any of the young from the Shade really rest and try to just have a life? Apparently never as things get real again. Follow along as they fight a wicked Queen, the Hermassi and others to try and save the Fae as well as everyone else.

[Jennifer Kaser · Rating 5 out of 5]

So emotional!

I don’t recall crying so much in one of these books so far. This part of the series is almost too real. It’s hard to put down because you have to know if they survive or not.

[Denise Esh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read.

I love ASOV and am only ever disappointed that I have to wait for the next book. Thankfully, the wait is never too long!

[Dawn Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Another. Great book can’t wait for the next one she never fails to Deliver. A great story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keeps you on the edge of your seat

[Heather Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another AWESOME book

Belle will always have you on the edge of our seat so to
Speak . So much adventured & suspense packed into 1 book . LOVE Belle Forrest books !!!!

[S Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Excited!

I couldn't put it down. I finished the book in 2days. So ready for the next book!!!! I can't wait!!!

[Jackie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Just love this series and author
She leaves you hanging at the end all the time.
Til the next time.

[Gemma Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Another fantastic book from Bella, this series is a great story,loads of twists and turns. Can't wait to see how it ends xx

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't get enough of this series!! There is no guessing on whats going to happen! Can't wait for the next book!

[KAROLYN STARR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 76

I love the people in the book not a fan of this dream cycle I have loved all the other book so much tho love her as a writer for sure

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm totally speechless!!

You wonder can Bella do it again? Let me tell you... YES SHE CAN! I am totally speechless. This was an edge of your seat, can't put it down type of book.

[Melvis Montserrat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super addicting series

So addictive. Can’t put the book down once I start reading. Can’t wait for the final book on this charter. Amazon writer!