Shawdowland by C.M. Gray
I have started a few blog swaps where I am featured on someone's blog and I feature someone on mine. So here's a treat for you:
It's a YA historical fantasy:
Description:
The legend of Arthur and his knights of the round table is one of thosestories that most of us grew up hearing. Magic swords, strange druids, knightsin shinning armor and damsels in distress. But where did Arthur come from, ifthere is indeed any truth to the tale? This was all back in the dark ages,where so few records exist that it is actually called the dark ages.
Shadowland is the story … before the story. It follows the journey oftwo boys as their lives are roughly torn apart, witnessing a raid upon theirvillage. The Romans are leaving Britain, Pict raiders are coming from north ofthe boarder and now Saxon boats are bringing a new invader to the shores ofBritain.
On the night of Midwinter's eve, a storyteller takes his listeners backto a tale from his youth, but it isn't the tale his listeners had expected tohear, it isn't a story he thought he was going to tell, and it isn't a storythat you have ever heard before. Welcome to Shadowland.
Received severalfive star reviews on Amazon including this from : Mad scientist
A great story filled with tense scenes. Theworld described is evocative, atmospheric and really nails the sense ofuncertainty as the folk, left behind by Rome's withdrawal from the BritishIsles at the beginning of the Dark Ages, try to protect themselves and rebuildtheir culture. There's also a strong sense of mystery, magic and adventure asthe plight of the main characters unfolds while they move through the landscapetoward their destiny. (Can't say anymore without spoiling!) As you get to knowthe characters' strengths, weaknesses, hopes and fears I really found myselfrelating to them and visualizing who they were.
There are some unforeseen and unexpected twists too which move the storyforward nicely and some exciting battle/ skirmish scenes. I really was hookedfrom the beginning. Having read quite a few published novels in the same vein Iwould rate this for sure. Highly entertaining!
About the Author C.M.Gray:
Born in England during the hippy 60's I had to wait until the early 80's to domy 'hippy' travelling. I spent a lot of time in India and all over Asia andworked at everything from a carpenter to an investment consultant. I now livein Barcelona Spain with my Dutch born wife and two wonderful children, Dylanand Yasmin. I love to write, Shadowland is actually my third novel. I willshortly release another pure fantasy tale called The Flight of the Griffin.
Links:
Website: http://www.flightofthegriffin.blogspot.com/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13484347-shadowland
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=c.m.+gray+shadowland
It's a YA historical fantasy:
Description:The legend of Arthur and his knights of the round table is one of thosestories that most of us grew up hearing. Magic swords, strange druids, knightsin shinning armor and damsels in distress. But where did Arthur come from, ifthere is indeed any truth to the tale? This was all back in the dark ages,where so few records exist that it is actually called the dark ages.
Shadowland is the story … before the story. It follows the journey oftwo boys as their lives are roughly torn apart, witnessing a raid upon theirvillage. The Romans are leaving Britain, Pict raiders are coming from north ofthe boarder and now Saxon boats are bringing a new invader to the shores ofBritain.
On the night of Midwinter's eve, a storyteller takes his listeners backto a tale from his youth, but it isn't the tale his listeners had expected tohear, it isn't a story he thought he was going to tell, and it isn't a storythat you have ever heard before. Welcome to Shadowland.
Received severalfive star reviews on Amazon including this from : Mad scientist
A great story filled with tense scenes. Theworld described is evocative, atmospheric and really nails the sense ofuncertainty as the folk, left behind by Rome's withdrawal from the BritishIsles at the beginning of the Dark Ages, try to protect themselves and rebuildtheir culture. There's also a strong sense of mystery, magic and adventure asthe plight of the main characters unfolds while they move through the landscapetoward their destiny. (Can't say anymore without spoiling!) As you get to knowthe characters' strengths, weaknesses, hopes and fears I really found myselfrelating to them and visualizing who they were.
There are some unforeseen and unexpected twists too which move the storyforward nicely and some exciting battle/ skirmish scenes. I really was hookedfrom the beginning. Having read quite a few published novels in the same vein Iwould rate this for sure. Highly entertaining!
About the Author C.M.Gray:
Born in England during the hippy 60's I had to wait until the early 80's to domy 'hippy' travelling. I spent a lot of time in India and all over Asia andworked at everything from a carpenter to an investment consultant. I now livein Barcelona Spain with my Dutch born wife and two wonderful children, Dylanand Yasmin. I love to write, Shadowland is actually my third novel. I willshortly release another pure fantasy tale called The Flight of the Griffin.
Links:
Website: http://www.flightofthegriffin.blogspot.com/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13484347-shadowland
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=c.m.+gray+shadowland
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