In Twilight's Shadow

Light Warriors #2

by Patti O'Shea

Something Wicked...Maia Frasier thought she'd escaped the world of troubleshooters and demons when she'd ceded her magical powers years earlier. Now a wounded enforcer has turned up in her home, claiming Maia's sister is in danger.Creed Blackwood needs Maia's help to hunt the demon he's after, especially since he's hiding the fact that his powers are becoming erratic. And then there are the blackouts...Maia soon begins to fear Creed has fallen to the dark forces himself, and with his strong and increasingly unreliable magic, he is as dangerous to her and her sister as any demon could be.

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Magic, Fantasy

Paperback

First published June 3, 2008

About the author

Nationally bestselling author Patti O'Shea has won numerous awards for her writing and been nominated for many more. Her books have appeared on the Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, and Borders bestseller lists and have earned starred reviews in prestigious publications such as Booklist.

Reviews

[Paranormal Romance · Rating 2 out of 5]

The hero shows up injured to the heroines house and though she's been stripped of her powers and no longer a troubleshooter, she's obliged to help him. He's slowly loosing himself to the dark side and this manifests in the number of times he's had the overwhelming urge to kill her sister. His no nonsense attitude and absolute zero tolerance for the heroine pity act was refreshing and it was charming how he took to calling her angel. Other than that, however, I didn't feel the chemistry between the characters either in lust or love. It's hinted throughout the story that the heroine is absolutely stunning and has a history of being a party girl but she was boring. It's more than half way through the book before they even kiss. Disappointing considering it's a paranormal romance novel.

[Martina the Book Fairy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is definitely PNR, but rather than vampires or werewolves, it's about a magical community called Gineal and the demons they hunt.

Maia is a Gineal who gave up her magical powers 7 years ago when she realized that she was turning into a "Dark" user. Without warning, and with almost no contact from the society in those seven years, a Gineal troubleshooter turns up on her doorstep needing her assistance to track down a demon from her past.

I bought this book b/c I loved the Jarved 9 series by this author, but the two series could not be more different! The first book in the Light Warriors series was just kinda okay. This one was better.

There are currently four books in the series. I'll definitely pick up the next one, though what I really want is more Jarved 9!

[Bitten_by_Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this sequel to In the Midnight Hour, Patti O’Shea once again crafts a world within our own normal world. This paranormal supposes that everything is not as it seems. Demons roam the streets but thanks to the Gineals (humans with paranormal powers), ordinary humans (or outsiders) are safe...

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[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up with little hope, but thought what the heck. After reading the Proglogue, I really didn't think I was going to like this book...BUT I loved it. Maia Frasier and Creed Blackwood have great chemistry, have issues to deal with and emotional baggage. The story was well written and kept me turning the pages. The down side is now I will be reading the 1st book second, but it will be worth it.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. After the magic (no pun intended) the author created between Deke and Ryne, I was fully prepared to be disappointed by Maia the Martyr. But that wasn't what happened at all; Maia revealed herself to be stronger than I ever imagined, a heroine I can admire, who deals with her flurry of emotions-- guilt, shame, resentment, fear-- in a way that feels real and genuine. From the opening scenes, the author had me hooked-- I couldn't put it down!

[Elsi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say that I enjoyed this book. I read the first book in the series last year -- discovering it when TOR was giving away a book every week -- and was very glad to see that this sequel was available for the Kindle. This is one of six books I read while I was traveling from May 5th through 12th.

[Missy Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just an ok due to some unresolved plot points and some cheesy! dialogue.

[Lacey]

This is a good series can't wait for more of it.

[Karen Desmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

4

[Marti Rosenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the books out of order, #3 in the series is the best so far,...(Edge of Dawn)

[Marcus]

A pretty good read if you're into magic, demons, and a little fantasy.

[rivka]

Score one for Tor's free ebook giveaway -- this is one sequel I definitely plan to read!