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Shadow Runner
by KJ Fieler (Author)
$16.95
Born an aristocrat, trained as an assassin, Ada must navigate a treacherous world of magic, secrets, and social intrigue. Gifted and defiant, she battles dark forces to reclaim her name in a society determined to silence her. A spellbinding Victorian fantasy of resilience, rebellion, and power.
Description
What happens to a good person when she’s forced to embrace the darkness to survive?
Born to aristocracy, Ada will marry and never want for anything, except freedom. An unearthly visitor and a series of seemingly supernatural events unexpectedly deliver her from the mundane. But no one could have predicted the darkness that comes with it. Kidnapped and groomed as a predator, Ada must target the very people she once called kin… or attempt a daring escape. But if she flees, she risks the lives of the two she loves most: her adopted sister and her enigmatic captor.
Publication Year : 2024
ISBN : 978-1685132040
Awards or Recognitions : * Literary Titan Gold * Firebird Award for Women's Issues* 2023 HFC Silver Award for Fantasy*The 20th Annual "Best Book" Awards*Reader's Favorite Finalist
Reader Testimonials / Reviews :
K.J. Fieler's Shadow Runner will keep you turning the pages late into the night. I appreciated the story's fantasy realm, yet Victorian-era setting and that it also grapples with current issues, like women's rights (Ada's conversations with Aldrik are spot on!). We follow the main character Ada as she is taken from her cushy childhood life and forced into a harsh world of fighting, thieving, and surviving. Fieler easily brings Ada and her captor, Nadine, to life with depth and insight, as we watch Ada come to terms with her new reality and figure out where she fits into the world. This is an engaging book and at times I wanted to know even more, about the Shadows, Nadine's past, and Ada's future. Definitely an entertaining read!
--Amanda Jaros
Reading "Shadow Runner" was like strolling through a gallery of vivid paintings. Fieler's descriptions paint scenes so clearly, I could almost see the misty London streets and the intricate designs of the steampunk machinery. Ada's transformation and the environments she moves through are depicted with such detail that each chapter felt like a new canvas coming to life. It's a visual feast for the imagination.
--Chris Roy
"Shadow Runner" feels like the ultimate RPG campaign. Ada's journey from a sheltered noble to a skilled assassin mirrors the best character progression arcs. The steampunk elements—mechanical horses and teleporting gadgets—are like the coolest tech upgrades. The secret society she dives into? Totally gave me Thieves' Guild vibes from my favorite games. If you're into immersive worlds and epic quests, this book is a must-read.
--Ramsey DeLoach
Author Website: https://www.kjfieler.com/
