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Bonded: Book One of the ShadowLight Saga, an Epic Fantasy Adventure [Kindle Edition]

Mande Matthews
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Book Description


Two heroes...   Two magics...   Two lands...
 
One fate


He is the son of a chieftan, destined to lead.

She is the daughter of a songvari, fated to serve.


Together, they must discover the secrets of their heritage and be
bonded as Sal Drengrs - Soul Warriors - to overcome an ancient darkness that
threatens to destroy their worlds.



Hallad Avarson knows nothing of the realms beyond his village. The
worlds, gods, magics, and the Shadow are only tales told on moonless nights.
What he does know is that something has always been missing from his life.


Then, one evening, a mysterious warrior maiden appears in the
Great Wood near his village. As their eyes meet, he knows--she is what fills
that void. An immediate and unexplainable bond is formed. Even though she does
not speak, he hears her voice in his head, and an overwhelming desire to
protect her at all costs wells inside him.  At the same moment they meet, Hallad's little
sister disappears into the Shadow. As his friends and village turn against the
woman, blaming her for his sister's disappearance, Hallad and the warrior
maiden are forced to flee.


Now, Hallad is thrown headlong into the realms of magic,
manipulations, and worst off, the Shadow, who hunts both him and the woman. Can
Hallad save his sister from the clutches of an unknown foe, outsmart the
trickery of the Shadow, and unravel the mysterious connection between him and
the warrior maiden before the Shadow forces them apart?


Or will the Shadow stop Hallad from discovering the truth of his
heritage, the danger that awaits their worlds, and the destiny he and the
warrior woman he protects share?


Enter the realms of Shadow and Light; journey with young heroes
and heroines as they discover their abilities and destinies interweave with the
fate of a captivatingly original world in Bonded, book one of the ShadowLight
Saga.


Editorial Reviews

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FANTASTY WRITING AT ITS BEST!
"Bonded is an intriguing, addicting immersion into lives of young heroes and heroines making their way in a beautiful but dangerous world. With rich descriptions of fantastic places and people--their struggles and celebrations--this is fantasy writing at its best!" - Kindle Bestseller: Ann Mauren, author of In the Spotlight: Mayne Attraction

Product Details

  • File Size: 471 KB
  • Print Length: 286 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006M40YWM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,315 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read! January 16, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I greatly enjoyed reading this book -- it held my attention from beginning to end. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure December 25, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bonded is a wonderful fantasy book that has everything that you would want in this genre: adventure, magic, strange new lands, evil that must be defeated, a little romance, humor, and a fantastic new hero and heroine to start this trilogy off right. Never a dull moment in this book, the reader will be drawn into this new world that Mande Matthews has created. The characters are well-developed and very likeable. By the end of this book, you will be eagerly awaiting the next. A wonderful start to this trilogy, hopefully the next one will be coming soon!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey Into Fantasy Writing at its Best December 14, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
"Bonded," book one of the ShadowLight Saga has it all: the rich and diverse feel of a fantasy world reminiscent of middle earth, courageous and engaging young heroes and heroines discovering their amazing abilities and destinies, and battles with a seductive evil from a dark and ruined land. Sometimes tense, sometimes humorous, this beautifully written story is captivating from beginning to end. And best of all, this only the beginning of a journey into fantasy writing at its best!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I really liked it. I'm waiting for the release of book 2 in the saga.
I really liked this fantasy story. A short prequel let me wanting for the next and after reading it I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Carlos Garcia CCS-400097
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
I really liked the way the author tells this story and makes the characters come alive. Can't wait for the next book!!!
Published 23 days ago by Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars bonded.
I liked this book. It keep my interest. Hope Mande Matthews will write some stories soon. I will check and see if she has any other books.
Published 1 month ago by Ally Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars I need more!!
So very well written. The characters pop from the page, their feelings intermingle with the readers. I read this in one evening because i simply couldnt put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Derec
3.0 out of 5 stars Intricate world building....
Life was never simple for Astrid dealing with isolation, loneliness and a destiny most would run from but her inner strength and resolve kept her fighting to survive the Shadow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nereid
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Introduction to the Shadowlight Saga
I first came across The Light Keepers-a prequel to Bonded on Kindle for FREE, and decided to check it out. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cee
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
The book is absolutely enticing and thrilling. I read in one night and am begging for more. It's a mix of fantasy, epic-proportion and love between the characters. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JenniferV
4.0 out of 5 stars An immersive reading experience.
Ms. Matthews has created a vivid world and memorable characters. The story takes you to a time and place both magical and familiar, where nothing is quite as the characters expect... Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing style in this Norse epic
Mande Matthews's writing is characterized by a smooth, capable writing style that ranges from matter-of-fact to lyrical as required by the situation. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Matthew Posner
5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginning!
Wow! Wasn't that fun? Mande does a great job of building this tale from Norse legends into a fun, exciting fantasy tale. Read more
Published 15 months ago by waynerbee
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More About the Author

Mande Matthews is the author of the ShadowLight Saga and the Queen's Honor miniseries. While attending a performing arts college for writing and arranging, Mande discovered Joseph Cambell's Masks of God series. Her desire to understand humanity through myth and legend mingled with her love of fantasy fiction, birthing her life-long quest to create original new worlds for readers. A hermit at heart, Mande recedes into the realms of imagination where she occasionally surfaces to face the real world aided by her minions: a husband who plays the dog drum (the belly of their border collie), and a menagerie of furred, feathered and mostly magical friends.

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