Forged of Shadows: A Novel of the Marked Souls [Mass Market Paperback]

Jessa Slade (Author)

Book Description

Series: MARKED SOULS | Publication Date: June 1, 2010

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The new novel in the seductively sinister paranormal romance series

After surviving the Irish Potato Famine, Liam Niall was possessed by a demon in search of redemption. Now, he heads the Chicago league of taylan in their fight against evil. Jilly Chan is a mentor to the local homeless youth-and warrior against the criminals who prey upon her charges. She's already half-taken by a demon, so Liam reluctantly tries to guide her into full power.

Even as the proudly independent Jilly tries to remain true to her own soul, Liam's fiercely passionate touch leaves a mark on her desirable flesh as enduring as her new demonic tattoo...

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jessa Slade spent her childhood chore money on science fiction and fantasy and aspires to someday write about FTL unicorns. She is a hopeless cynic who secretly believes the flow of the universe can be positively altered by a well-told love story. The hard rains of the Pacific Northwest and the quest for the perfect extended metaphor keep her chained at her computer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Signet (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451229770
• ISBN-13: 978-0451229779
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Despite a grade school career aptitude test that indicated farming would be her best bet, Jessa always knew she wanted to be a writer. Her early works include "MY POMES," a poetry chapbook rampant with unicorns and misspellings, and, later, a torrid teen cowboy romance which her editor-mother asked her to revise and resubmit, changing the love scene to "soul mates."

Now she writes urban fantasy romance with soul mates AND love scenes.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Marked-Souls Mayhem, June 3, 2010

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Terri Patrick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forged of Shadows: A Novel of the Marked Souls (Mass Market Paperback)

FORGED OF SHADOWS by Jess Slade is the second in the new MARKED SOULS series.

In Book 1 - SEDUCED BY SHADOWS, readers are introduced to the league of talya, possessed by teshuva, keeping the streets of Chicago relatively clean of a legion of demonic emanations. The talya, as immortal repentant demons are really good at cleaning up the slime but their job takes a new turn with a female talya. What happens when you introduce a determined woman into a cluster of warriors? The world implodes!

In Book 2 - FORGED OF SHADOWS begins four months later with all the slimy brilliance, amazing dynamics and another female talya. Liam has led the league in the battle against evil seeping through the veil for over a century, but everything changed with the mating of Archer and Sera. Now Liam has a greater challenge. Jilly Chan is a rebel in search of a cause and not displeased at superhuman powers but there is no way she's mating with Liam just so he can control her as a new warrior for his cause. The evil has morphed beyond the powers of the teshuva and the league now have to learn to fight as a team instead of rouge warriors.

Jessa Slade has created a dark and dramatic world where the action flies off the page and the dialogue is vibrant. Every page is rich with a full cast of unique characters and graphic action. FORGED OF SHADOWS takes the reader deeper into the horrors hidden from mortal sight and the dark powers that are working to benefit humanity, even though they really just want to redeem themselves.

This is a series that shows great promise for many books to come. Ms. Slade's talent for metaphor and dark quips is enhanced by sensual scenes and a wonderful romance that requires a huge sacrifice with potential for immortal rewards.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars still going pretty strong, November 2, 2010

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Neker (Duson, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forged of Shadows: A Novel of the Marked Souls (Mass Market Paperback)

I think I like the first one in this series more, but I thought Forged of Shadows kept a good momentum for this series. Definately different characters and not the same old, same old. The leaders of the Atoned group is fighting his own inter-conflict in that he believes he must sacrifice all for his men. It take a lot from both the hero and heroine to reach out to each other. The story reminds me of the old superhero comic books. I enjoyed it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great choice for dark and edgy paranormal romance readers, July 12, 2010

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Tes Hilaire - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forged of Shadows: A Novel of the Marked Souls (Mass Market Paperback)

Jessa Slade has yet again created a wonderful action-packed, dark and edgy paranormal romance. I really enjoyed Ms. Slade's first book, Seduced by Shadows, and if anything the series just gets better. Forged by Shadows gets right into the action and delivers a fast-paced plot line to the climatic end. I positively loved the spunky heroine, Jilly, with her determination to continue aiding the street-kids even though she's been 'taken of the job' so to speak. Liam was similarly likable, in a very alpha hero with issues kind of way. The best thing about this book, however, is how the author is able to suck you right into the action of a scene, leaving the reader flipping the pages with the easy to read prose and spot-on pacing. In conclusion, if you want a well-constructed paranormal story with danger that will make your spine tingle and a hefty dish of romance on the side, read this book!