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The Shaking Palace
Four young heroes. Three diabolical riddles. One unforgettable adventure…
In a Kingdom of magic and adventure, four brilliant young students are tasked with a near impossible quest. Chosen from hundreds of applicants from across the land, Henry, Cole, Amber, and Katrina must find three missing nails, and stop the Shaking Palace from collapsing into rubble.
But this is no ordinary game. Each missing nail is magical in nature and protected by a fiendishly clever riddle. It will be up to these brave youths to solve the puzzles and win the prize. But answer incorrectly, and danger awaits…
From fire-breathing constructs to death-dying amusement park rides, a horde of challenges tests the minds and courage of these four young heroes. With time running out, can they band together, face their deepest fears, and save the palace?
Or will one wrong answer spell doom for them all…
Award winning author Raju Vashishta weaves a spellbinding tale filled with magic, surprises, and riddles. Readers will put their problem-solving skills to the test, as they try to solve these fantastical puzzles alongside the heroes.
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Author Raju Vashishta brings invention and imagination to this story. The teens’ quest is intriguing, and the challenges they face are perilous and dramatic.
~Blueink Review
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Solve the riddles. Save the palace. Time is running out….
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Shaking palace offers an entertaining blend of magic, suspense, and high stakes drama.
~Booklife Review
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When it comes to magic, a mind is a terrible thing to waste…….
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The shaking palace is an exhilarating fantasy novel in which four students are tested in ways that are used to comment on the aims of the educational system.
~Foreword Clarion
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Four young heroes must put their heads together and save the kingdom, before it’s too late……
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I would love to see this book on the big screen!
~Vandana, teacher
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Can Hollywood ignore this book?
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In a Kingdom of magic and adventure, four brilliant young students are tasked with a near impossible quest. Chosen from hundreds of applicants from across the land, Henry, Cole, Amber, and Katrina must find three missing nails, and stop the Shaking Palace from collapsing into rubble.
But this is no ordinary game. Each missing nail is magical in nature and protected by a fiendishly clever riddle. It will be up to these brave youths to solve the puzzles and win the prize. But answer incorrectly, and danger awaits…
From fire-breathing constructs to death-dying amusement park rides, a horde of challenges tests the minds and courage of these four young heroes. With time running out, can they band together, face their deepest fears, and save the palace?
Or will one wrong answer spell doom for them all…
Award winning author Raju Vashishta weaves a spellbinding tale filled with magic, surprises, and riddles. Readers will put their problem-solving skills to the test, as they try to solve these fantastical puzzles alongside the heroes.
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Author Raju Vashishta brings invention and imagination to this story. The teens’ quest is intriguing, and the challenges they face are perilous and dramatic.
~Blueink Review
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Solve the riddles. Save the palace. Time is running out….
___________________________________________________________________________
Shaking palace offers an entertaining blend of magic, suspense, and high stakes drama.
~Booklife Review
___________________________________________________________________________
When it comes to magic, a mind is a terrible thing to waste…….
___________________________________________________________________________
The shaking palace is an exhilarating fantasy novel in which four students are tested in ways that are used to comment on the aims of the educational system.
~Foreword Clarion
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Four young heroes must put their heads together and save the kingdom, before it’s too late……
___________________________________________________________________________
I would love to see this book on the big screen!
~Vandana, teacher
___________________________________________________________________________
Can Hollywood ignore this book?
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315 pages, Paperback
Published June 18, 2024
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About the author
Raju Vashishta
3 books60 followersAward winning author, Raju Vashishta lives in Long Island, New York with his family. He has written several unpublished books, but within a few months, his two books, Fusion of love and Green Card fatality are going to be released. The Shaking Palace is his first book in the Magical Riddles series with a sequel coming very soon.
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July 6, 2024
Amazing book! A must read for fantasy and magic fans! A great mix of magic, adventure and science. I loved the ingenious riddles and had a blast solving them! A unique twist in this genre.
December 23, 2024
I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. It seems written for a ten year old like something you would read to your children at night. Definitely not for an older teen or adult.
August 20, 2024
I won this book in a giveaway. I was very excited because it was the first time I had won. I read this book in one day (314 pages, large font) I would consider this book appropriate for younger readers 5-6 graders
In the story four young teens are tasked with finding 3 magic nails. Each nail can only be found by solving a riddle within a certain amount of time. There are dangers along the way. I thought some of the challenges they faced to be a bit far fetched. But the book is a fantasy. The story was fairly fast paced during the “missions”. The down time activities between each mission was kind of boring Also the build up towards a romantic relationship between the teens , I felt, was ridiculous
I was surprised by some of the typos and places where I thought the wrong word/tense was being used. The author needs a better proofreader.
Overall I think it will appeal to the age group I mentioned above
In the story four young teens are tasked with finding 3 magic nails. Each nail can only be found by solving a riddle within a certain amount of time. There are dangers along the way. I thought some of the challenges they faced to be a bit far fetched. But the book is a fantasy. The story was fairly fast paced during the “missions”. The down time activities between each mission was kind of boring Also the build up towards a romantic relationship between the teens , I felt, was ridiculous
I was surprised by some of the typos and places where I thought the wrong word/tense was being used. The author needs a better proofreader.
Overall I think it will appeal to the age group I mentioned above
January 22, 2025
A Magical Adventure that Keeps you Guessing! Raju Vashishta’s The Shaking Palace is an enchanting start to the Magical Riddles series. The story is packed with mystery, intriguing riddles, and a world that sparks the imagination. Vashishta’s vivid descriptions and creative world-building make it easy to immerse yourself in the magical journey.
The characters are well-crafted, and their growth throughout the story adds depth and relatability. The riddles are clever and engaging, keeping you hooked as you try to solve them alongside the characters.
While the pacing is strong for most of the book, there are moments where the story slows down, which slightly detracts from the momentum. However, the exciting twists and satisfying conclusion make up for it.
Overall, The Shaking Palace is a delightful read for fantasy lovers of all ages. It’s a solid introduction to what promises to be a captivating series. 4 stars!
The characters are well-crafted, and their growth throughout the story adds depth and relatability. The riddles are clever and engaging, keeping you hooked as you try to solve them alongside the characters.
While the pacing is strong for most of the book, there are moments where the story slows down, which slightly detracts from the momentum. However, the exciting twists and satisfying conclusion make up for it.
Overall, The Shaking Palace is a delightful read for fantasy lovers of all ages. It’s a solid introduction to what promises to be a captivating series. 4 stars!
January 29, 2025
This should have been a movie script. For a fantasy world, you need proper world building. There was nearly no character development. I wanted to be placed into this world but I couldn't be captivated at all.
There's hardly any real plot and just lots of descriptions that are just difficult to follow. I'm supposed to be in a fantasy world, but there are real-life branded products mentioned. Characters just magically interact in ways that come out of left field. I thought the idea of this type of palace was fascinating which is why I wanted to read the book. I was extremely disappointed with the world I was supposed to be brought to.
There's hardly any real plot and just lots of descriptions that are just difficult to follow. I'm supposed to be in a fantasy world, but there are real-life branded products mentioned. Characters just magically interact in ways that come out of left field. I thought the idea of this type of palace was fascinating which is why I wanted to read the book. I was extremely disappointed with the world I was supposed to be brought to.
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August 11, 2024I think I entered a giveaway for this. I didn't win and I won't read. I won't give a star rating because I don't think it's ethical. sorry.
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