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Claimed by Shadow
"CLAIMED BY SHADOW is a non-stop thrill ride
from beginning to end, a wildly entertaining romp with a strong,
likeable
heroine."--Rambles.com
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From the book jacket:
A
recent legacy made Cassandra Palmer heir to the title of Pythia, the
world's chief clairvoyant. It's a position that usually comes with
years of training, but Cassie's circumstances are a
little...unusual. Now she's stuck with a whopping amount of power
that every vamp, fey, and mage in town wants to either monopolize or
eradicate-and that she herself doesn't dare use.
What's more, she's just discovered that
a certain arrogant master vampire has a geis on her-a magical
claim that warns off any would-be suitors, and might also explain the
rather ... intense attraction between them.
But Cassie's had it with being jerked around, and anyone who tries it
from now on is going to find out that she makes a very bad enemy...
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Praise for Claimed by Shadow
monstersandcritics.com
said:
Magic aplenty populates this fast moving, rather dark tale of power,
corruption, double-dealings and painful attractions as Cassie comes to
grips with her new role in this follow-up to TOUCH THE DARK. It is nice
to see a strong, capable heroine taking charge with a kick butt
attitude while attempting to balance right and wrong in the face of
impossible odds.
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Ms. Chance is a master at fleshing out her
secondary characters and keeping her storyline moving at a lightening
fast pace. Cassie remains the funny and smart heroine we came to
love in book one. She solves her own problems and trusts her
intuition. This is a series well worth getting hooked on.
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Rambles commented:
Like
the previous novel, CLAIMED BY SHADOW is a non-stop thrill ride
from beginning to end, a wildly entertaining romp with a strong,
likeable
heroine. The story is fast-paced and barely lets up from the word
"go," lightened with plenty of wry humor and more than a dash of
romance. It's obvious that Chance
has even
more wonders to reveal, and I am very much looking forward to the next
installment of Cassie's adventures. |
Explorations
SF/F Reviews had this to say:
Blending contemporary fantasy, romance, and horror into an appetizing
literary amalgam, the crossover appeal of Chance's Cassie Palmer saga
will undoubtedly find a more than welcoming audience with fans of
authors like Laurell K. Hamilton, Kim Harrison, and Charlaine Harris.
Chance's left-of-center sense of humor -- in particular, bastardized
Latin one-liners like "stercus accidit" -- makes this relatively
lighthearted series a fast-paced and highly entertaining read. |
ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
gave Claimed by Shadow 5 clovers, its highest rating!
Cassie Palmer is
back and better than ever! I found it very hard to put CLAIMED BY
SHADOW down for anything as false leads and changes in direction bring
the intensity to a fever pitch. There is no end in sight to Chance’s
fantasy world. Her imagination is still revved up and raring to go.
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The
Romance Studio gave Claimed by Shadow five hearts, their top award!
CLAIMED BY SHADOW
is a highly imaginative action adventure and dark fantasy with a strong
female heroine. This is one of the most imaginative stories readers
will ever come across. Readers
will find themselves drawn in and totally enthralled so be prepared to
lose yourselves in this story from beginning to end.
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Road to Romance said:
Karen Chance is a new
writer that you want to watch. CLAIMED BY SHADOW is the sequel to TOUCH
THE DARK and both were a joy to read. The
complex story kept me on the edge of my seat, and I loved every moment.
Fabulous, complex characters and wonderful storytelling make this one
for the keeper shelf.
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Romance Reviews Today commented:
The much
anticipated sequel to TOUCH THE DARK, CLAIMED BY SHADOW picks up right
where Cassie left off in the first book, infused with a power she
doesn't want. From tacky Vegas showgirl costumes to moveable
tattoo parlors to a zombie Elvis, Karen Chance takes readers on another
wild ride with never-ending action. CLAIMED BY SHADOW should
not be missed. |
Romance
Junkies gave Claimed by Shadow a five ribbon rating--their best!
CLAIMED BY SHADOW is a wonderfully quick read. It will have you
sitting on the edge of your seat wanting to see where Cassie turns up
next – the past, present or future. Ms. Chance is a definite
“must read” due to her creation of this new world – even if you can
only go there in your dreams.
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