Shadow Books

The work Sidra has done with the Inner Patriarch has saved my life. This work is creating real change for the future of young women today. I feel blessed that I'm able to pass this on to my daughter.

Another great exploration of our many selves especially with relation to our feminine nature and all the "stories" we are brought up with about feminine and masculine.

Also check out Sidra and Hal's book "You Don't Have to Write a Book", a lesser known classic from these pioneers in learning about ALL our selves!

The work Sidra has done with the Inner Patriarch has saved my life. This work is creating real change for the future of young women today. I feel blessed that I'm able to pass this on to my daughter.

This book brings a revolution in consciousness. In my private practice, the Inner Patraiarch provides an essential key to unlocking the doors of business power,successful relationships, and modern spirituality. In my personal experience, integrating the Inner Patriarch has brought my dreams to life -- and has enhanced my relationships a thousand-fold

Sidra Stone shows us that the feminist revolution has to be an inside job. It doesn't matter how much we try to change the world outside of us - if we're still carrying the expectations of the patriarchy within our own psyches, it's not too likely that we'll be able to change. Dr. Stone not only shows how the Inner Patriarch functions within women, she gives clear and creative ideas about how we can disengage from this energy and even turn it into an ally. Working with this has been an enormous help to me personally on a daily basis. Since reading this book, I am much more aware of the messages I receive from my own Inner Patriarch and can take action to calm him down and rebalance my life. I think The Shadow King is one of the most significant books for women (and the men who are in relationship with them) written in the last 20 years.

Having read (and thoroughly enjoyed) Bob Gandt's previous 3 books, I mentioned in my review of his last book, Black Star, that in my opinion it started off a little slower than his first two books but then it took off like a missile. That is NOT the case in Shadows Of War. The action starts on page 3 and it gains speed from there on. I like that Bob Gandt has totally different plots but the same type of high speed action. Another nice read Bob!

If yu want to spend a night or so, completely engrossed in an action thriller and have not tried Robert Gandt. Try this out, then go out and get all therest of his novels.
every one os excellent. (****). Outstanding is (*****)

I have found ALL of Robert Ghant's books to be fantasticly easy reading, that cannot be put down, once started. You can tell he has been there and done it all. He keeps you wrapped up in the story waiting for the next section to start.I have pre-ordered his new book & can't wait. Would love an autographed one for my COLLECTION !

Gandt has done it again .... another `up front and personal" aviation suspense thriller.
And just when I thought that he couldn't improve on his previous three Navy fghter pilot Brick Maxwell novels.
If Shadows isn't his best yet, I'll miss my bet.
This writer has a way of spinning a yarn that not only speaks of his understanding of military flying, because he has done it himself - but his skill in developing a barn burner of an ongoing saga full of riveting combat scenes and intrigue that won't let you put the book down.
Stephen Coonts has said gf Gandt's writing... "the next best thing to being on the cockpit" - and having been in that fighter cockpit myself, I heartily agree ....

This is the first Robert Gandt novel for me, but it certainly will not be the last.

This book just took off. A navy fighter pilot lost over Iraq during the opening hours of Desert Storm is declared KIA, and Saddam does nothing to change anyone's mind. A corrupt CIA station chief knows that Raz Rasmussen is still alive, but he has his own agenda - it doesn't include rescuing an American POW.

Fast forward to the present day WOT, and the rumors that someone is holding an American POW. Brick Maxwell has to watch his six, not just for roving Iranian fighters and shoddy aircraft maintenance, but for the CIA who doesn't want him bring his squadron mate home.

This book has the right amount of action and pacing to make it a winner.

A great read.

I was very surprised by this novel as I do not care for murder mysteries; and am usually not interested in Southern fiction. This is both of those things, yet also in a separate category too - just plain, good fiction. These characters were so well realized, the story sad and hopeful at the same time. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although it definitely left me sad at Sheila's cruel, short life ... and through it all, she was so positive and kind. It's not always an easy book to read emotionally, but it's very hard to put down. I finished it in 2 days and it lingered well after that. Highly recommended.

You cannot put this book down!What a wonderful story that stays with you!

This is a most unusual murder story that is well written, with "real-life" characters. You get to know them all intimately and feel their pain at what happened. I had two suspects in my mind throughout the book, but ended up being wrong. Now THAT's a good mystery!

WOW! I absolutely loved this book. What beautiful writing! I still can't get Shelia out of my mind or her poor misused body. Read this book if you don't read anything else this year. Such a wonderful coming of age story & a plethora of other subjects. Please more Ms. Marshall. I am looking forward to all of your novels.

Bev Marshall's first novel, WALKING THROUGH SHADOWS, is a breathtaking creation. Set in a small town in rural Mississippi just before World War II, the story's obvious center is the murder of a young woman, Sheila Barnes. Sheila is one of the most unforgettable characters I've run across in recent years - just seventeen at the time of her death, married for around a year, Sheila is uneducated but full of unconventional wisdom, which she bestows gently on those around her as their needs dictate. She is a gift in their varied lives - and they all come to realize it in their own time.

Sheila comes to work at the dairy farm run by the Cotton family, and soon becomes the Best Friend of ten-year-old Annette (her caps) - the two girls grow as close as family, and at one point Annette's mother, Rowena, comments that `Annette loves Sheila like a blood sister'. Sheila is seemingly completely without a formal education - she comes from a family of numberless children, loomed over by her brutal father. The beatings - and other abuse - she receives from him on a regular basis are the central reason in her leaving home, to seek work and shelter at the Cottons'. She is also possessed of a physical anomaly - a hump on her back - although she never lets it interfere with her image of herself or the way in which she attempts to live her life. It is at the Cottons' dairy, where she works, that she meets Stoney Barnes - despite her `deformity', he falls in love with her (and she with him), and after a short courtship, they marry. The abuse she suffered at the hands of her father continues sporadically - and Stoney is guilty of inflicting physical pain on her as well. When he reports Sheila missing early one morning, and her body is found in the Cottons' cornfield, the investigation that ensues reveals things about almost everyone involved that each one would have most certainly preferred to be left in the dark. The revelations strain friends and family and community - the outcome is both expected and surprising, and soul shaking.

The story unfolds gracefully through various viewpoints - a technique that Marshall employs extremely well. The author endows each of the characters with a distinctive personality and - even more importantly, I think - a unique, completely believable voice. Rather than simply describe each character to the reader, the author skillfully allows them to illuminate not only themselves but also each other. Their narratives - which vary in length, but grow shorter and switch back and forth more in the second half of the book - overlap in both subjects and time frames, much as if the reader were privy to individual tellings of the same story, walking from room to room, eavesdropping. There is a subtlety in Marshall's method here that is a wonder to behold - things are revealed to the reader as they are revealed to those in the story, allowing the mysterious aspects of Sheila's brutal murder to be opened like a flower. The suspense is palpable and deftly controlled.

There are lessons to be learned here - as well as a story that entertains - about a plethora of subjects: love, honor, family, pain, abuse, friendship, faith, race, healing, and more...including magic. I'm not speaking of the type of magic that is performed on the stage - I'm speaking of the more indefinable magic that lives and breathes in the touch of a friend's hand, in the stories they share that delight and instruct, in the pain that we cause each other and in the healing we can inspire. If this leads you to believe that this is a soporific tale, don't be deceived - this is fine writing of the highest order, and a story that reveals not only the innermost workings of its characters, but of all of us.

Casting Two Shadows is an incredible mystery with numerous twists and turns. It's a book that is hard to put down once you've turned the first page. As chapter and chapter unfolds you begin to think you have the story figured out and then another unknown key is revealed. The characters are well scripted and evolve in just the right amount of time, so they are people you empathize with by the end of the book. It is a shame that Colin Doran will not be sharing his talents with us in the future...he was a gifted author. My only question is when is Holywood going to pick it up as a movie option?

This was an amazing book from start to finish. I read all of the time and i cannot believe how much this book surprised me. I think my mouth dropped 5-6 times because of the suspense and shock! I will be reading this book over and over again because it really is THAT GREAT! Colin was by far a gifted writer and it's unfortunate that we will not be able to read another novel written by him.

I'm on page 177 and I just stahted the book yestaday. (insert my best Bostonian accent here). Anywaysssss, I'll be back when I finish it.
All joking aside; I can't put this book down. It's fun, easy, and interesting reading. I'm actually looking forward to the bus ride to work tomorrow so that I can keep going!

Luv you Colin,
Cousin Jen

Absolutely one of the best books I have read. The twists and turns just after I thought I had a good grasp of the story just boggled my mind. It was one surprise after another - and the ending, a complete surprise, (because I thought I finally figured it out)was fascinating! Definitely read this book. The ending makes it that much better. I think I read the ending three times when I finished the story because it was just so perfect.

What I thought would just be a drama turned into much more. Much like when you watched that first season of Lost and you realized "wait, there's a bit more going on here than some people on an island..." The book twisted itself into whole new forms and I thought it was great!

I knew Sandy in college, and I'd heard about how much work she was putting into getting her book out. So I bought a copy; it's the least that old friends can do. I happen to read fantasy almost exclusively, so it wasn't even a reach for me.

I decided that if the book was good, I'd review it, and if it was bad that I would just remain politely tacit. I really enjoyed it, so here's my plug. It's clear that I'm going to be picking up the sequels when they come out (which means hardcover, and I never buy hardcover).

I love Chariss, the main character. I was interested in her story within a couple of pages, and by page 19 I realized I was already sucked in. I love her irreverent playfulness. She is both vulnerable and tough.

I found the world enjoyingly different than the other fantasy I read, and yet it felt very real right away. That the gods sometimes choose to walk among the mortals, and are gods but somehow not entirely invulnerable, was very interesting.

If you like fantasy, and especially if you want your fantasy to offer a woman lead character, I'd definitely recommend "Choices Meant for Gods" even if it means you grab them all in hardcover and they use up that precious bookshelf space in your library.

This is an excellent debut novel, priming us for more in the years to come, yet sufficient enough to quench a fantastical thirst.
The pantheon of characters is excellent, with those you love, those you hate, and those you love to hate.
Chariss is a strong heroine, who in the spirit of other fine fantasy heroines, does not yet know her own strengths.
Nigel is intriguing and promises only to get stronger as his own destiny unfurls.
Just enough foreshadowing of future events to keep us wanting to know (and buy!) what comes next.

I confess: I do not read much. I have an amazing attention deficit that prevents me from finishing even the loftiest of classics. I finished reading this book. This fact may not seem so interesting to most, but is high praise considering the countless unfinished volumes in my office. The characters are endearing, Onweald springs vividly from the pages, and I anxiously await the unfolding of the next scenes in that world's history.

I have to admit that I haven't finished th book yet, but not for lack of trying! I was explaining to a colleague why I was so tired (staying up until 2 AM, reading "just one more chapter" of "Choices Meant for Gods") and how exhilarating I am finding this book! Sandy Lender has taken great care to develop interesting characters. The book keeps you guessing. The teacher in me likes to try to predict what is coming next -- and I'm almost never right! I can't wait until Ms. Lender writes another book!

It's so refreshing when a novel comes along that grabs you from the outset and won't let go. Such was my experience with "Choices Meant for Gods." The characters are as real as the author can make them without literally leaping from the pages to be with the reader. Instead, the reader is drawn inexorably into Lender's new world, where even gods are "human." I hope that many more readers can have the opportunity to enjoy this marvelous work!

Three Kane stories, with the first the longest piece. Generally under siege we find the long lived warrior.


Death Angel's Shadow : 1 Reflections for the Winter of My Soul - Karl Edward Wagner
Death Angel's Shadow : 2 Cold Light - Karl Edward Wagner
Death Angel's Shadow : 3 Mirage - Karl Edward Wagner


Kane, trying to shake off pursuers in frozen weather is helped to shelter by a woman.

However, her father's manor will come under assault by a werewolf.

3.5 out of 5


A crusading general:

"For several years he had marched forth against petty tyrants, evil wizards, robber barons, outlaw packs, and monsters human and inhuman. Always he had vanquished evil in the name of good, shackled chaos with law. And now he rode against Kane, a name that had always fascinated him, but which he had half regarded as legendary, until he began to realize the truth that lay in the fantastic tales of this man."

Trapping Kane in a town he knows, with only 9 healthy men left after taking out an ogre stronghold, not the best of ideas.

3.5 out of 5


A vampire woman is a little peeved about Kane's lack of normal human drainability.

3 out of 5




3.5 out of 5

The Eerie Quest of KANE - The Mystic Swordsman

A quest that took Kane into forbidden wastelands, and tested his killer skills against the most brutal forces ever summoned against a single man.

Kane faced death duels in strange swamps, assassins' attacks, the heart-freezing terror of the werewolf - and lived to laugh at danger.

But he knew he'd lost his strength, and perhaps his soul, when he entered the erotic web of the vampire...

A great writer involves your mind to such an extent that you lose track of time and space. You no longer are aware of anything around you. Eventually your body rebels from lack of food or sleep, you look up and realize you have to go to work in three hours. Tolkien did that to me, so does Wagner. All the other heros/anti-heros of fiction seem effete by comparison. The Werewolf story in Death Angels Shadow is the best Werewolf story ever. Why no one has made it into a movie is beyond me. I'd love to see Ridley Scott or James Cameron do it.

Kane is to most fantasy as Jack the Ripper is to Disney characters. My respect and admiration for the Kane books and stories is exceeded only by my sorrow that there will be no more.

Karl Edward Wagner at his bizarre, nightmarish best.

Flat out.

With the possible exception of some of Robert E. Howard's work, dark fantasy just doesn't get any better than the three stories of Kane compiled and presented here.

Hunt all of Wagner's books down, spend the money (these Warner paperbacks are long out of print, and I believe the two recent compilations from Night Shade Books are now fetching outrageous prices) and spend some long, sleepless nights wrapped in devilish glee...

It was so exciting that I could not put the book down until I finished reading it. I hope it could be used in a movie or TV series.

Absolutely amazing! Brandon and Ryan -- there must be a part two. Is there a part two? I'm running to the bookstore. This is a great story about growing up for all ages. A good yarn.

The Everglade's descriptions are fabulous. Only someone that has been there can only describe the Florida Everglades as well as Mr. Carballo does in this book. I loved reading the novel about the two boys that go on a "Huck Finn" adventure through the streets of Miami. There is great deapth in this story as in all great books. I'll be waiting for the next one!

This book was very thrilling. It kept me on my toes from beginning to end. The themes and concepts portrayed in this book are very powerful. In this book you really have to read deeper than the words to truly understand what is going on. The transitions were very clean and the language and tone in certain areas were very fulfilling. The use of descriptive details let you see how the characters really looked. The novel is also very deceptive. It pushes you into thinking one way about the characters in this book and yet the character is actually completely different. I couldn't put the book down. Even while I slept I thought about the book, as it relates to real life, as it is a true story. But the boook and read it and I'll guarantee you will enjoy every page.

What a story of two young boys growing up in the Florida Everglades!! The Florida Everglades scenery was stupendous. Characterization was phenomenal. I'm looking forward to reading your other book, TEARS OF A RISING SUN!

Well here we are involved in a mystery crime that brings all of characters of Sloan, Michael, Rebecca, Sandy, and the rest of the crew back into the world of child pornography and more. They need all of their considerably talents to get closer to what or who they are after.
More mayhem more drama and more of the pieces of a puzzle that Rebecca cannot get a handle on.

Where will it lead them? Hopefully a few steps closer to Justice.

I have read all of Radclyffe's books and they have never disappointed me. This one was exciting and a great love story.

I enjoy reading all of Radclyffe's books. Excellent story and strong characters.

Another hit by Radclyffe. This series needs to be made into a movie. I would certainly be in line to see it!

Det. Sgt. Frye and Dr. Rawling are joined by cyber gurus Sloan & Jason/Jasmin plus their significant others Michael & Sarah from the Trust Series. Officer Dell Mitchell joins the team.

Will they find the porn ring? Who killed Frye's partner, Jeff.

You know this is gonna be hot just from the cast of characters. This just sizzles.

Looks like FASA got their act together for this book and really gave what both players and GM's can use. The background information is clear and concise, the game effects are balanced and well-thought-out, and the new rules enhance the depth of the game. Clearly worth the money.

Shadowrun, despite being my all-time favorite gaming universe, was a complete money drainer, with an excessive amount of supplements to purchase in order to flesh out your campaign.
3rd edition and its updates however, seemed to consolidate and condense better, focusing on game mechanics and rules rather than pictures and colorful quotes from fictional characters.

Magic in the Shadows is no exception, as it compiles all three previous magic books, updates their mechanics, and also introduces new 3rd edition magic rules, skills, and abilities. Although the 3rd edition books are not as colorful or fun to read as previous books, they do a much better job of actually providing rules and mechanics to streamline your game.
This book is a must have for anyone with "awakened" characters, because it covers the rules for initiation, a process that makes a magical character uber-powerful.

Heh. I remember my troll mage. He kicked so much, well, you know. And to think, that wouldn't have been possible without this book. So wonderful. Magic becomes so much easier with the updated rules. And rules for making your own spells? Exquisite. Although some of the combinations are so powerful that my GM disallowed them. Dam. Ah well. Anyway, the point is that I can assure you that if you're playing a magic user in Shadowrun 3rd Edition, you'll want, nay, you'll NEED, this book. Get it. Now! Enjoy!

I remember when I first played Shadowrun how much of a pain using magic was. Fasa has finally come out with a much needed update for the magic system. This is an excellent source book that expands the system for magic and makes it very easy to use. No longer is magic confusing and hard to understand; now it is a breeze to play a magic using character in the Shadowrun world.

Magic in the Shadows, while long overdue, is most definitely worth the wait. It's a little dry in places, but anything with this much information and rules clarification is going to have that problem. Overall, the book is well worth cover price because of its excellent organization and clear writing. Shadowrun's magic system needed a major overhaul, and this does the trick beautifully. An absolute must-have for anyone, player or GM, who deals with magic in Shadowrun Third Edition.

I'm in the middle of landscaping our very shady yard & this book has been indispensible! We have lived here nearly 7 years & have done little exterior work except add rock. We didn't know where to begin! Wanting to sell next year has spurred us into action & I'm grateful for the advice in Hodgson's book.

As someone who lives in an urban area I had little choice in the amount of shade in my garden. I've found Hodgson's book to be an exciting read with lots of inspiring photos, plans, and useful tidbits. I did have a few disappointments with this book but they were pretty minor.

The small, close-up photos in the plant index are great for showing detail, but are not so great at giving the reader an idea of what the whole plant looks like, how it sits, whether it is compact or expansive, etc. As a beginning gardener I had to look elsewhere for more "in context" photos of the plants.

A chapter on shrubs for shade would also have been helpful.

These gripes aside, I've found this book to be a great help in designing my urban shade garden and would recommend to any beginner gardener looking for inspiration.

I'm not a gardener, but I need to learn about growing things in shady places. This book is wonderful, easy to read, pretty to look at, and simple enough for an uninformed person. At the same time, it has lots of good info that even an experienced gardener could learn.
I can hardly wait to get out into the dirt!

A thoroughly detailed informed book for each plant mentioned in the book. Well worth buying.
Each feature goes into depth about the plant. The author knows his plants.Excellent purchase.

This is the best book I ever bought. I'm a shade lover, due to easy care and most of all...hostas. Until I read Larrys comments on shade, I thought I was the only one who wished my entire yard was shade, and that I may be a lazy gardener. Not anymore! This book is packed full of great ideas for shade gardens, and lots of tips. Theres also plants biographies of those that do well in shade, and he continually reminds you that many "sun" plants do well in light shade. I enjoyed the section on starting a new garden from scratch. His sense of humor is great and its easy to read and well organized. This is a MUST HAVE for those that enjoy shade gardening, and for those who think shade is their enemy. You'll have a new respect for shade after reading this book.