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Child of Shadows (The Legends of Zale Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

“I got tired of letting the darkness win.”

In the gritty depths of the Slums of Shantu, where poverty and crime reign unchecked, lies a tale of resilience, magic, and untold power. Eliora, a spirited orphan, finds herself on a perilous journey in the haunted land of Zale as she seeks to defeat an evil witch hungry for absolute control.

On a quest for the mystical book that wields dominion over nightmares, Eliora’s fate becomes intertwined with that of Hadithi, a mysterious figure known only as a Shadow of Shantu.

As Eliora navigates the treacherous landscape of Zale, she learns that her abilities far surpass her humble beginning. Alongside a determined warrior seeking redemption for his father’s crimes, Eliora must confront her deepest fears and harness her newfound strength to confront the darkness threatening to engulf the world.

In a world where nightmares come to life, Eliora’s journey is only just beginning, and the true extent of her power is yet to be revealed.



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Child of Shadows, The Legends of Zale
Quote from the book with dragons on either side, "But even in death a story"
Continued quote from book, "Is never truly at an end"
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About the Author

As a child, Ellen dreamed of writing books, acting in plays, and going on adventures. She read books, played in the dirt, and sewed herself costumes as she got older. Adulthood took over for a while and creativity took a backseat. One day she recognized the longing to write again and picked up an old story. 18 months later Child of Shadows was born.

Ellen lives a quiet life in North Carolina with her husband, Brian. She enjoys sewing, spending time with friends, and watching TV.

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TLFK328
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Unfinished Publishing; 1st edition (March 31, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4379 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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As a child, Ellen dreamed of writing books, acting in plays, and going on adventures. She read books, played in the dirt, and sewed herself costumes as she got older. Adulthood took over for a while and creativity took a backseat. One day she recognized the longing to write again and picked up an old story. 18 months later Child of Shadows was born.

Ellen currently lives a quiet life in North Carolina with her husband, Brian. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, spending time with friends, and watching TV. Her current dreams include owning and renovating an old house, making a full-time living off her writing, and learning to garden.

To watch her journey, access full color maps, character name lists, and learn more about her, check out her online presence below.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
    The story is very intense. You will certainly fall in love with some of the characters. You may even cheer out loud or moan out loud as I did. In this not so nice world we are living in right now, fantasy rescues me from the horrors of the news reports I see every day. I can lose myself in this land Ellen writes about and the characters as well. Thank you, Ellen, for taking me away on a wild ride. I look forward to Book 2.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
    I really enjoyed this plot. It was a very interesting concept.

    Without giving too much away, I'd like to say this. After reading the first three chapters of the main character's harsh reality as an orphan, and the author's intense description of stealing, then consuming a loaf of bread, I was obsessed. This book made me devour half a loaf of bread the same day.

    In short, this story will seep into you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
    The imagery makes the book come alive. I felt like I was on the adventure with them!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
    From the first page my curiosity was sparked in this epic adventure great for readers of all ages. (Personally my favorite character was the dragon) 😁 Would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, and the fight between good and evil.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
    Are nightmares real? What happens when you let them control your life? Eliora discovers she's not a worthless gutter rat as she travels to a magical yet terrorized world of Zale. Through her love of stories and growing confidence, she brings light and hope to a desperate world.

    I received a commentary copy as a beta reader. All opinions are my own.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
    My son (age 12 at the time) devoured “Child of Shadows” from delivery to done in about 48 hours. We caught him under his blanket with a flashlight reading late at night multiple times! I have finally been able to finish it as well, but it took me longer since he wanted to read it a second time and he kept taking it back from me!

    We can’t wait for the next book in the series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
    Enough mystery and unanswered questions surround the characters to keep the reader wondering what, how, who, comes next!
    I will never think the same about a dragon again. Slick surprise 👍🏼
    I received this book as a gift, enjoyed reading it and would recommend for young adults who enjoy fantasy worlds and a good story about characters who live in them.
    Good job ES Ceely🤙🏼
    Looking forward to the next book!
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  • Kori Moon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great world, great characters and great writing.
    Reviewed in Germany on April 5, 2022
    I'm seriously so thankful for my friend that recommended this book to me. I read it through in one session, unable to put it down. I felt so many emotions while reading this and I'm honestly still too overwhelmed to write a coherent/detailed review.

    I just wanna say that I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat.
    And I'm very excited for Book 2 of this series!

    Keep up the great work, Author!
    I'm looking forward to your next work!

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