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The Leeth Dossier #3
Shadow Hunt
Leeth: Experimental subject. Government assassin.
Threat to humanity.
2062, 26 years after magic unexpectedly returned to our world. In the Dumps outside New Francisco, eighteen-year-old Leeth is on the run. She doesn't regret sacrificing her future to save her friend, but the ruthless covert agency she worked for and her controlling uncle want her back.
Despite the loneliness and hardships, Leeth is relishing her freedom, and is determined to honor the promises she's made.
But things are worse than she knows. Thanks to an insane mage's tampering with meta-magical Archetypes, a uniquely altered killer is hunting her. And in this case, what she doesn't know can doom her - and everyone else.
( A warning from the author:
There are still some dark passages, but less than the previous two books. The story is now well under way. I think of this book as: Leeth kicks ass.
I don't think you'd have to have read either of the previous two volumes in the series, although you would find yourself in the deep end of the pool!)
Threat to humanity.
2062, 26 years after magic unexpectedly returned to our world. In the Dumps outside New Francisco, eighteen-year-old Leeth is on the run. She doesn't regret sacrificing her future to save her friend, but the ruthless covert agency she worked for and her controlling uncle want her back.
Despite the loneliness and hardships, Leeth is relishing her freedom, and is determined to honor the promises she's made.
But things are worse than she knows. Thanks to an insane mage's tampering with meta-magical Archetypes, a uniquely altered killer is hunting her. And in this case, what she doesn't know can doom her - and everyone else.
( A warning from the author:
There are still some dark passages, but less than the previous two books. The story is now well under way. I think of this book as: Leeth kicks ass.
I don't think you'd have to have read either of the previous two volumes in the series, although you would find yourself in the deep end of the pool!)
- GenresFantasy
526 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2017
About the author
L.J. Kendall
6 books35 followersL. J. Kendall is an Australian author who failed to drown on five separate occasions on Sydney's northern beaches. He worked in software R&D and communication, and had a long happy marriage to an adventurous mediaeval scholar 22 years his senior.
He believes honesty is the best policy, most people are good and kind, and, with luck, you get out of life what you put in. He writes and enjoys believable sci fi and fantasy where the characters drive the plot. He loves quirky outsiders, and after over 10,000 hours of roleplaying – opposing everything from cosmic horrors, to time-looped cannibal space-Nazis, to evil megacorporations – he reckons he’d be helpful in a zombie apocalypse.
Inspecting his double-stacked collection of 2,000 paperbacks and his teetering piles of 300 or so books-to-be-read, you’ll find his favourite authors, including Roger Zelazny, Wen Spencer, and Marjorie M Liu.
His favourite movie is probably The Fifth Element, or maybe Ponyo. Or Mr Right. Or Alita: Battle Angel.
His author website is A Toe in the Ocean of Books
He believes honesty is the best policy, most people are good and kind, and, with luck, you get out of life what you put in. He writes and enjoys believable sci fi and fantasy where the characters drive the plot. He loves quirky outsiders, and after over 10,000 hours of roleplaying – opposing everything from cosmic horrors, to time-looped cannibal space-Nazis, to evil megacorporations – he reckons he’d be helpful in a zombie apocalypse.
Inspecting his double-stacked collection of 2,000 paperbacks and his teetering piles of 300 or so books-to-be-read, you’ll find his favourite authors, including Roger Zelazny, Wen Spencer, and Marjorie M Liu.
His favourite movie is probably The Fifth Element, or maybe Ponyo. Or Mr Right. Or Alita: Battle Angel.
His author website is A Toe in the Ocean of Books
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June 14, 2017
Shaping up to intriguing places
Although not a fan of this genre I have read the first two books and was wondering what would come next. I was very happy to receive a copy free for an honest review as I do correspond about writing in general with this author and like supporting fellow Aussies. The novel didn't disappoint.
In the previous books I felt a lack of empathy and connection to the main character. However in this third book in the series Leeth comes to life. She has grown in personality and gained a certain maturity which makes more sense of her actions. She is like a child learning to crawl but wanting to walk and the fluidity of the writing mirrors her emotions well. There is frustration, patience, thoughtfulness, thoughtlessness, wisdom and a now very appealing naivety that lends a vulnerability and has us on side with her as she struggles to make sense of things. The fact she is questioning what is told to her gives her a very real status as a person with something to offer.
The plot is now intricate and very clever with evil not so clear cut. If I have a criticism it would be the length much like the preceding books. A loss of about thirty thousand words would have a succinct book and prevent the dampening down of the sharp edge and clarity of the plot and keep readers eager.
Although not a fan of this genre I have read the first two books and was wondering what would come next. I was very happy to receive a copy free for an honest review as I do correspond about writing in general with this author and like supporting fellow Aussies. The novel didn't disappoint.
In the previous books I felt a lack of empathy and connection to the main character. However in this third book in the series Leeth comes to life. She has grown in personality and gained a certain maturity which makes more sense of her actions. She is like a child learning to crawl but wanting to walk and the fluidity of the writing mirrors her emotions well. There is frustration, patience, thoughtfulness, thoughtlessness, wisdom and a now very appealing naivety that lends a vulnerability and has us on side with her as she struggles to make sense of things. The fact she is questioning what is told to her gives her a very real status as a person with something to offer.
The plot is now intricate and very clever with evil not so clear cut. If I have a criticism it would be the length much like the preceding books. A loss of about thirty thousand words would have a succinct book and prevent the dampening down of the sharp edge and clarity of the plot and keep readers eager.
March 26, 2020
Eighteen-year-old Leeth is on the run. Leeth takes us on a wild ride as she is on the run trying to find a way to save herself and the people she cares for. The action never lets up as Leeth races around trying to stay one step ahead of the man who is hunting her.
Leeth runs into some very evil people fighting battle after bloody battle. Leeth is a very strong and independent girl who has come a long way since the last two books. She has grown so much. I really enjoyed the sparring matches when she was training.
Shadow Hunt kept me on the edge of my seat as I followed Leeth on her journey wondering where she was going next and if she was going to come out alive.
Once I picked up Shadow Hunt I couldn’t put it down until I had read the last page. Shadow Hunt is a fast paced and awesome story. I can’t wait to see where Leeth takes us on her next journey in the fourth book Violent Causes.
I recommend Shadow Hunt to all fans fantasy.
Leeth runs into some very evil people fighting battle after bloody battle. Leeth is a very strong and independent girl who has come a long way since the last two books. She has grown so much. I really enjoyed the sparring matches when she was training.
Shadow Hunt kept me on the edge of my seat as I followed Leeth on her journey wondering where she was going next and if she was going to come out alive.
Once I picked up Shadow Hunt I couldn’t put it down until I had read the last page. Shadow Hunt is a fast paced and awesome story. I can’t wait to see where Leeth takes us on her next journey in the fourth book Violent Causes.
I recommend Shadow Hunt to all fans fantasy.
May 2, 2017
Almost unique
A blend of fascinating tropes. Well written, and with interesting depths. This series continues to be excellent.
A strange mixture of urban future tech and poorly understood magic. This is not your normal sci-fi, or even truly a modern fantasy, though it combines elements of both. Reminiscent of the Shadowrun series.
A blend of fascinating tropes. Well written, and with interesting depths. This series continues to be excellent.
A strange mixture of urban future tech and poorly understood magic. This is not your normal sci-fi, or even truly a modern fantasy, though it combines elements of both. Reminiscent of the Shadowrun series.
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