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Shadow Dragon
Hermes Conrad is a mutant and world-class thief.
Kim is a telepathic prostitute.
He has plans for a big score.
She has a price on her head
…and a secret that some will stop at nothing to obtain…
A fast-paced cyberpunk action and adventure thriller.
After decades of horrific bio-wars, almost 90 percent of the world’s population has mutated. Hermes Conrad is one such mutant. Though he looks human, he was born with the ability to move along a shadow’s edge, taking him from one place to another in seconds flat. It’s a pretty useful ability considering Hermes is also a master thief.
On the night of a big score, he meets Kim who’s on the run from the Inner City Gang. A psychic telepathic mutant who pulls no punches literally and metaphorically, Kim’s packing stolen information that the pureblood elite don’t want leaking out. She convinces Hermes to let her partner up with him on his heist in the hopes that he’ll return the favor and help her track down the killers of someone she loved.
But it’s like Hermes “ Every job I pull has some weird twist.”
And so it isn’t long before the duo finds themselves neck-deep in a sinister plot that takes them into high society, the military's elite, Asian traditions, and the hands of a monstrous tech-king willing to stop at nothing to make his horrifying vision a reality.
Still, there is more going on than Hermes and Kim can understand. The lure of the Kukan Dragon - a stunning, rare artifact embedded with the world’s most priceless gem - is calling to Hermes. He cannot resist showcasing his talent to obtain it.
And between the shadows, another world has begun to reveal itself...
A thrilling ride for fans of dark urban fantasy and dystopian action stories, Shadow Superhero Cyberpunk Adventure is the first of a two-book series that readers won’t be able to put down!
Kim is a telepathic prostitute.
He has plans for a big score.
She has a price on her head
…and a secret that some will stop at nothing to obtain…
A fast-paced cyberpunk action and adventure thriller.
After decades of horrific bio-wars, almost 90 percent of the world’s population has mutated. Hermes Conrad is one such mutant. Though he looks human, he was born with the ability to move along a shadow’s edge, taking him from one place to another in seconds flat. It’s a pretty useful ability considering Hermes is also a master thief.
On the night of a big score, he meets Kim who’s on the run from the Inner City Gang. A psychic telepathic mutant who pulls no punches literally and metaphorically, Kim’s packing stolen information that the pureblood elite don’t want leaking out. She convinces Hermes to let her partner up with him on his heist in the hopes that he’ll return the favor and help her track down the killers of someone she loved.
But it’s like Hermes “ Every job I pull has some weird twist.”
And so it isn’t long before the duo finds themselves neck-deep in a sinister plot that takes them into high society, the military's elite, Asian traditions, and the hands of a monstrous tech-king willing to stop at nothing to make his horrifying vision a reality.
Still, there is more going on than Hermes and Kim can understand. The lure of the Kukan Dragon - a stunning, rare artifact embedded with the world’s most priceless gem - is calling to Hermes. He cannot resist showcasing his talent to obtain it.
And between the shadows, another world has begun to reveal itself...
A thrilling ride for fans of dark urban fantasy and dystopian action stories, Shadow Superhero Cyberpunk Adventure is the first of a two-book series that readers won’t be able to put down!
549 pages, Paperback
First published June 11, 2015
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August 16, 2015
The story itself is fine, could be cleaned up in spots, but acceptable.
Personal choice but I am NOT a fan of 1st person stories in general, this style I found particularly grating.
Editing. You're joking right?
Personal choice but I am NOT a fan of 1st person stories in general, this style I found particularly grating.
Editing. You're joking right?
January 10, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyable story and characters, too many typos.
Typographical errors from beginning to end, many bad enough to abruptly interrupt the flow of the story while you try to figure out what Mr. Coleman was trying to say...but...I enjoyed the characters and story so much I'm still giving it 5 stars. If I could give it 4-1/2 stars I would, but a full star is just too big a penalty for the typos given my overall enjoyment of the book.
Typographical errors from beginning to end, many bad enough to abruptly interrupt the flow of the story while you try to figure out what Mr. Coleman was trying to say...but...I enjoyed the characters and story so much I'm still giving it 5 stars. If I could give it 4-1/2 stars I would, but a full star is just too big a penalty for the typos given my overall enjoyment of the book.
December 23, 2015
While there were numerous typos and other editing errors this could be chalked up to Kindle formatting or lack of an editor. I cannot say for sure. What i can say is that Mr. Coleman truly made me care about his characters and that is not something that happens often. Well done, sir. I look forward to reading more of your work as this book has made me a dedicated fan. I would suggest this book to anyone who is a fan of science fiction and not afraid of a few curse words, sexual situation s, and descriptions of violence.
I am an idiot see the title above for my full review of this book. Again, well done Mr. Coleman.
I am an idiot see the title above for my full review of this book. Again, well done Mr. Coleman.
August 31, 2015
Action movie for adults
The beginning was a little darker and edgier than I like. Once the initial relationship changes between the two main characters I thought it was better. Exciting thrill ride of a book made of mashed up genres. Post apocalyptic, advanced technology, fantasy 'races,' and a scifi angle wrapped around a momma's boy Robin Hood. Hope there's a sequel.
The beginning was a little darker and edgier than I like. Once the initial relationship changes between the two main characters I thought it was better. Exciting thrill ride of a book made of mashed up genres. Post apocalyptic, advanced technology, fantasy 'races,' and a scifi angle wrapped around a momma's boy Robin Hood. Hope there's a sequel.
October 5, 2015
Very enjoyable story.
Very fast paced and witty. Never a dull moment in this novel. Where the content is good, some extreme editing is needed. Bad spelling, not that I am a good speller or anything. Some wrong word usage, easy to figure out but still distracts from the story at times. Still I did enjoy this book and would recommend.
Very fast paced and witty. Never a dull moment in this novel. Where the content is good, some extreme editing is needed. Bad spelling, not that I am a good speller or anything. Some wrong word usage, easy to figure out but still distracts from the story at times. Still I did enjoy this book and would recommend.
October 9, 2015
It grew on me
Three things; first I wasn't really impressed with the start of the book or necessarily the origin story but it grew on me. Second, the author needs to check the editing again because it was awful. Lastly, hopefully the second book will be out soon, like I stated before, it grew on me.
Three things; first I wasn't really impressed with the start of the book or necessarily the origin story but it grew on me. Second, the author needs to check the editing again because it was awful. Lastly, hopefully the second book will be out soon, like I stated before, it grew on me.
November 6, 2015
A story worth staying up late for.
The story itself is amazing, the plot wasn't to slow or predictable, and the characters are realistic! My only question is, who is the editor, and did the author pay them well? So many mistakes it set my teeth on edge, even if the mistakes were small and easily overlooked, they detracted from the experience!
The story itself is amazing, the plot wasn't to slow or predictable, and the characters are realistic! My only question is, who is the editor, and did the author pay them well? So many mistakes it set my teeth on edge, even if the mistakes were small and easily overlooked, they detracted from the experience!
October 24, 2015
Refreshing!
I've been reading this genre for years and this book is very refreshing in its storyline, and delivery. I can't wait for the sequel.
I've been reading this genre for years and this book is very refreshing in its storyline, and delivery. I can't wait for the sequel.
November 6, 2015
really nice book
August 25, 2015
Excellent book, New, imaginative, and fun. Fantasy and Sci fy mixed in a great way.
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