Dreamshaper [Paperback]

Jo Ann Ferguson (Author), J. A. Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2000

THE SHAPE OF PAST DREAMS. . .Hyndla Shenvirl has no past. Who is she? Why is she taller than anyone else she knows? Are there other beings like her? The chance to answer those questions comes when the Tiria seeks her help in finding allies to fight the Elasians. Hyndla’s quest may lead her to the very truth she yearns for, but her journey is doomed if she cannot trust the mysterious man the Tiria asks to accompany her.

THE SHAPE OF PRESENT DREAMS. . .Runolf Tocho is haunted by fears that he is the last of his kind. He alone guards the secrets no one else must be privy to. His journey to learn if any others of his people survive becomes entangled with Hyndla’s quest. He cannot ignore this fascinating, courageous woman, but to fall in love with her might waylay him from finding another creature of the forest like him.

THE SHAPE OF DREAMS TO COME. . .To serve the Tiria, Hyndla and Runolf must forge an alliance between the myths of the past and their hopes for the future. To protect their hearts, they must deny the desire that connects them in ways neither could have imagined. . .and which may reshape their dreams of love forever.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Intriguing and romantic, Dreamshaper is full of surprises for the reader as well as the characters." -- Award winning author, Jane Toombs

"J. A. Ferguson has written a fantasy to delight fans of quests and romances alike. A truly entertaining read." -- Catherine Asaro, Nebula and Hugo-nominated author of The Phoenix Code

"This is one adventure you don't want to miss! There is magic and enchantment along with a heck of a lot of excitement..." -- Suzanne Coleburn, Reader To Reader

About the Author

J. A. Ferguson is the best-selling lead author of Regencies and historicals (Ballads, Precious Gems, and Splendors) for Kensington writing as Jo Ann Ferguson and Rebecca North, paranormals for ImaJinn (writing as J.A. Ferguson), and historicals for Berkley (writing as Joanna Hampton), Harper, New Concepts Publishing, and Tudor. She writes inspirational contemporaries for MountainView Publishing (writing as Jo Ann Brown). She sold a historical suspense to M. Evans and contributed to an encyclopedia published by Garland on the English Regency period. Her work has been honored with award nominations by ROMY, Romantic Times, Rom/Con, and Affaire de Coeur, and has been showcased on Amazon.com. The Counterfeit Count, May 1997 Zebra Regency, won the 1998 ARTemis Award for Regency from Romance Writers of America. She is the editor of Now That You've Sold Your Book. . .What Next? and wrote the clause by clause explanation of publishing contracts included in it.

She is the past national president of Romance Writers of America and is the recipient of the Emma Merritt National Service Award, the highest honor for volunteer work from Romance Writers of America. She also was received the first Goldrick Service Award from the New England Chapter/Romance Writers of America. She was awarded a Massachusetts Art Grant to teach creative writing, and she established the romance writing course at Brown University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Imajinn Books (August 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893896102
• ISBN-13: 978-1893896109
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,187,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars World of Fantasy, October 9, 2000

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This review is from: Dreamshaper (Paperback)

J. A. Ferguson's Dreamshaper is a return to the world of Gayome, and the magic of Dreamsinging and shapechangers. Abnormally tall, Hyndla Shenvirl doesn't know where she came from. Abandoned as a child, her loyalty now belongs to the new Tyria, Nerienne. To help her ruler, she seeks allies hidden in the myths of the past. Secretly fearing and hoping, she searches for the people who may represent her birthright. Traveling along with Hyndla and a hastily gathered band of misfits, is Runolf Tocho, who has fantastic secrets of his own. He also searches for others of his kind, wondering if they may be extinct. His growing love for Hyndla makes him uneasy. Will his feelings for her hold him back from his search? Their adventure takes a disturbing turn when they indeed find the mythical, potentially violent Thrym, and try to make an alliance with them. Will Hyndla stay with these tall, handsome people, or will she take a chance on Runolf? J. A. Ferguson has created a wonderful otherworld, peopled with fantastic creatures, marvelous magic, and good old-fashioned love. Read it, and you'll fall in love, too.