A Ruler of Clones

A Shade of Vampire #90

by Bella Forrest

The universe is filled with secrets and lies. Who can be trusted?

Thayen, Astra, and their fellow Shadians are still trapped in the alternate Shade where, aided by an uneasy alliance with Brandon and Myst, they continue their treacherous search for the rest of their missing friends and the truth behind HQ’s sinister plot.

Back home in the real Shade, Sofia and Derek work with the rest of the team to search for any possible clues related to Isabelle’s clone. What they find opens up a whole new world of questions and raises the stakes even higher for getting Thayen’s group home safely.

Meanwhile, Unending is still reeling from Anunit’s latest revelation and struggling with a deep anger that comes both from within herself and from a mysterious outside source. She and Tristan must work together to face their greatest challenge yet – uncovering Death’s oldest lie and exposing her darkest secrets in the process. But if completing this final task could put others at risk, they may be forced to choose between their own dreams and the greater good.

When light shines in the darkness, all will be revealed.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 4, 2020

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

[Marilyn Antonaras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beyond my Expectations

I had stopped reading the shade for a little while it had became similar storyline, trouble save the world, but after a few months I've picked it up again and I am amazed at the storyline so far its so intricate and amazing how from Visio 20 years ago the story is still intertwined but compelling to read i havent finished the book yet i had to come write a review because im excited to see where the love stories are going to go and if we'll see a daughter/sentry berserker hybrid in the near future I hope so or a trakkian/vampire Valkyrie imbso excited I can't wait for future books. Again fantastic job Bella Forrest with your writing amazing stories.

[Whitney May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy moly

I honestly love all of Bella Forrest's books. But I would have to say the shade holds a special place for me. It's what I first started reading when I found her. With that said I did not expect this book to be this AMAZING. It completely blew me out of the water. I honestly cannot wait for the next installment!!!

[Karen Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where's the next book?

I love these books, but I'm very distraught for months now I have tried to get the next book. I believe it is called something of worlds. But I can receive nothing no reason it was supposed to be out months ago. No one will tell me what is going on is she sick did she die why is there no more books. At least finish the season if she still there.

[Judy Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful read

Just when you have this series figured out , it takes a different turn. What an awesome series. I loved reading about my fav characters and discovering new favorites. I enjoyed the new relationships starting to bloom and look forward to see where their characters are going. This is a must read.

[Tina Oeffler · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, BELLA

I can not wait until the next book, so much has happened. I also can’t wait until Unending and Tristian get to the Shade and find out what has happened. Oh my goodness so much to come to light. I love Bella’s stories.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery unravels

Finally some answers to the clone leaders plan and the plot thickens with Death's first child. Tristan and Unending have more surprises waiting for them and I hope they will figure their way through! Looking forward to the next book!!

[Gemma Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant as always

Another fantastic book from Bella,more and more information about what's going on with the clones. Looking forward to reading where the next part of story takes us xx

[Kayan Sherrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, with each book in this series the characters become more and more intertwined as part of my family. I laugh with them, I cry for them, I become apart of the adventure and as the series goes on I can't wait for a new adventure.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ununit is mysterious.

I think Ununit is on to something bad.
Want o more about the world crusher , can she trusted. Happy isabelle and voss, chantal are rescued.
I'm ready what comes on next

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shadians

Awesome fast paced read with lots of action, great storyline and awesome characters,lots of twists and turns, two shades one real, one copy and a problem to solve plus the third trial is scheduled for Tristian and Unending

[Kelli D Whitla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story bringing it all together

Unending finishes her quest and gets her body. The real Shade occupants have all been transferred to the fake shade and they now know who is behind it all. Can't wait to see how they fix it!

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

The shade 90

Another great story. My favorite has to be unending and tristen I'm so glad she got her body. So the shadians are in the fake shade. And families are reuniting. Can't believe I have read these first 90 books. Proud to say that I've been a huge fan of this series.

[Andie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s just begun.....

Everything is out of balance. The backstabbed are all around and it’s only just begun. I couldn’t put this book down and I can’t wait to dive into the next one. Bella is a mastermind of this paranormal fantasy adventure!!

[Fiona Coster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eternal joy to read

I cant stop reading this series. All parts of 'The Shades' stories are tantalizing. I get so sad when i nearing the end of the book.
Praying there will be more to be read

[Katie Santa · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always BRILLIANT!!!!!!! I’m so happy The next book is coming out on July 28th because I’m dying to see what happens! I swear every book Bella puts out just gets better and better!

[Sue Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oooh those kids are kicking it...sooo many tidbits from the past being answered...such a fast read. LOVED IT

[Amanda McKenzie]

Such a good book! We've finally got some answers yet it is now up to gasp to figure as way out! This was puzzling yet exciting read that will have you on the edge! Can't wait for the next book!

[Lisa Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

Ok that was a twist I didn't see coming , well the 2 stories are colliding at every level and learning so many secrets and wait to see where this goes

[Sherri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable great reading

Wow! Each book gets better and better and more intense. I can't wait to see what will happen next for them and their way back to the real shade.

[Jackie Mayes-pehl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting as usual! Of one group of people weren't having anything exciting another group was!! I live Bella Forrest's writing anyway but I particularly LOVE Shade of Vampire!!!

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists and turns

As always, not everything is as we think. Another tale with twists and turns, early love unfurling, and mature love deepening.

[Kitty]

its cool

[Ariane · Rating 5 out of 5]

It just keeps getting better and better

I can’t describe Bella’s books satisfactory, just know that once you take the plunge to read ANY of Bella’s books and specially The Shade books, you won’t regret it! Thank you Bella for another AMAZING book!

[Adriana Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was intense! This story keep getting better and better and there’s a lot flashbacks of the past which is AMAZINGGGG!!!!!!!! What a fast read i am so in love with this season it’s the best so far i can’t wait for the next one to come out!!!!

[Vicky Zambrano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, all I can say is WOW. I truly enjoy reading this book and all the books from this series. Bella’s books hold a special place in my reading adventures. I can’t believe I have to wait 17 days to read more on this adventure. When Tristan and Unending return to The Shade and discover what has happened there, and if Astra gets to her full potential and can open the portal to get them back to the real Shade. What is going to happen to all my friends from The Shade????