Shadow of the Eclipse

by L.A. Kelley

Excitement brews in Crossroads for everyone but lawyer, Callum MacGregor. This year, the town harvest festival coincides with a total eclipse. With a recent breakup, Cal has no desire to attend until a visit from his old law partner, Isaac Bingham, drops a bombshell. Twenty years before Cal’s birth, his grandfather, Phillip Bingham, extracted a promise. Isaac must get Cal to the harvest festival or the world would face unparalleled disaster.

Cal is stunned. How could Phillip know Cal would be born and live in Crossroads? Why this nonsensical warning? The mystery deepens when Isaac tells him he’s not the only one to receive a mysterious summons.
Accountant Meg Adler’s day started badly when her boss fired her for refusing to cook the books, but then a letter arrives from a man named Bingham. It contains a lucrative job offer—details to follow. All she has to do is attend the Crossroads Harvest Festival on opening day and meet his representative to discuss details. Meg is leery, but it’s not the end of the world if this doesn’t pan out. Right?

Ancient evil prowls the shadow of the eclipse, but the key to saving the present can only be found in the past. In a time-traveling adventure, Cal and Meg enter a mystic maze and journey to Babylon, the Dark Ages, and 1906 San Francisco hot on the trail of two magic artifacts lost in the recesses of time. Can they dodge demonic forces, fulfill a dead man’s mission, and discover a new future with each other?

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2020

Reviews

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 4.5/5.0

A twist on a time-travel fantasy novel, “Shadow of the Eclipse” will send readers on a journey they will not be able to put down.

Read full review in the 2020 Summer issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

The town of Crossroads is excited about the upcoming eclipse coinciding with their harvest festival but not lawyer Cal. He couldn’t care less, that is until he hears a mysterious summoning. He’s to meet a woman in the corn maze but he’s not sure of her name or even what she looks like. When he bumps into Meg, they enter the corn maze and time travel back to Babylon, the Dark Ages, and even San Francisco in 1906. They’re on the hunt for two mystical relics but they’re not the only ones looking for these items. A dark, demonic force is itching to escape its realm and wreak havoc. Can they fulfill their mission in time or will they be lost in the shadow of the eclipse forever?

Shadow of the Eclipse is one of the most original stories I’ve ever read. It has all the elements I enjoy in a great book: compelling characters, time travel, a touch of fantasy, and of course romance throughout the ages. L.A. Kelley is a gifted storyteller and transports the reader on a fantastic adventure. The author blends mythology with romantic adventure seamlessly. I enjoyed the time travel world-building she created. The descriptive narration took me away from all the stress of my pandemic life. I longed to transport back in time with Cal and Meg. The plot moves at a good pace with plenty of conflicts to overcome. The romance is slow-building and is presented well as they time travel through the eras. If you’re looking for an unputdownable fantasy romance featuring time travel, pick up Shadow of the Eclipse. I swear, you’ll never view eclipses the same. Highly recommend!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.

Favorite Quote or Character:

Meg. I loved seeing her in her different personas throughout the ages. She’s a strong heroine no matter the time period and I connected with her right away.

My Rating: 5+ stars

Reviewed by: Mrs. N

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[Terri · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. When we switched to ancient Babylon, I tried to continue, skipped ahead a few chapters, tried to read the present-day characters coming to grips with their past selves, and just. No. Not enough present-day acquaintance, not enough of anything compelling happening in the distant past, aaand I'm out at 32%. This needed a developmental edit.

[Darlene Fredette · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars. This time-travel adventure story was very enjoyable. The two main characters don’t have a minute to catch a breath and neither does the reader. Just when I thought they’d returned home for the last time, they are off on another journey in a different year to find the two relic objects. The author paired two solid main characters who form an instant connection. Trust and chemistry bond Cal and Meg. The seamless plot jumps from the present to a time in history with ease. The twists and turns held my attention and there’s plenty of action and drama. This book not only has two great leading characters, but an equally good cast. There’s many surprising links to current characters to people in the past. The scene when Cal and Meg stand together with their identities from history is totally engaging. I can see this book developed into a movie…it’s that good. A must read. Reviewed for Still Moments Magazine.

[Katy Wonnacott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Perfect!

A touch of history, a smidge of science and a lot of suspense! Cal and Meg make a perfect pair and the supporting cast of characters all contribute to an awesome story. The story moves through time and races to an exciting conclusion. I couldn't put it down. Thank you! Oh and Big Foot is in North Carolina

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love time travel books! This one moved back and forth from present to past. Both stories interesting. I loved the characters! Definitely recommend!