Wraith (Hawaiian Shadows) [Kindle Edition]

Edie Claire (Author)

Book Description

Debut YA Romance by the author of 4.5-Star Romantic Times Top Picks LONG TIME COMING and MEANT TO BE!

She thought that seeing the shadows was a curse. Until she saw him.

Seventeen-year-old Kali has always seen two sets of people: those living now, and those who lived before. But on her spring break in Hawaii, she is suddenly surrounded by more shadows than ever. Including one who, unlike the others, can see her too.

Zane remembers nothing besides surfing the monster waves of Oahu's North Shore. He doesn't even know how, or when, he died. He only knows that Kali's "gift" could be his last chance to find the light--before the mysteries of his past plunge them both into darkness…

CRITICAL PRAISE for Edie Claire's classic romantic suspense novels:

Long Time Coming, Time Warner Books, 2003

“Long Time Coming is a remarkably well blended romance and mystery, with fascinating shades of the paranormal. The way each layer of Joy’s discovery of her forgotten past is revealed is deftly done and exceptionally suspenseful.” 4.5 Stars. December 2003 Top Pick -- Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

“Emotionally gripping, suspenseful and superb… a story of trust, love, friendship and healing... this is a positively splendid tale from start to finish and is highly recommended.” Reviewer’s Choice Award -- Road to Romance

“Two words. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Edie Claire has written a wonderful novel about friendship, love, guilt and death… Utterly riveting.” Rating: 10/10 -- Contemporary Romance Writers

Meant to Be, Time Warner Books, 2004

“A marvelous story that skillfully interweaves romance with the mystery...Claire makes each element of this terrific tale count.” June 2004 Top Pick -- Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

“One of the best books I have read this year... An element of suspense runs
through the pages, and the endearing tale builds to a crescendo of excitement and thrill while warming the heart. Meant To Be is a powerful story of love, healing, discovery and truth... I closed the covers wishing I could stay inside the green world of Meara and Fletcher’s mountain. Ms. Claire has woven a tale that touched my soul and will live as a cherished keeper to read again and again. I am pleased to award Meant To Be our finest honor, RRT’s Perfect 10.” Perfect 10 Award -- Romance Reviews Today

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Edie Claire is the author of the Leigh Koslow Mystery Series (Signet/NAL), award-winning classic romantic suspense novels (Warner), comedic stage plays (Baker's), and now ghostly romances for young adults.

Product Details

• File Size: 437 KB
• Print Length: 302 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1463762232
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Edie Claire (August 2, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005FR7NL2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,545 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #98 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Sports

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Also reviewed at [...] January 25, 2012

By Suzanne Finnegan

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was fantastic. I can't believe I never heard of it before, it should be a lot more popular.

Kali can see ghosts, but they can't see her and she doesn't interact with them. Until Zane, the hot surfer dude.

Kali has gone to Oahu, Hawaii with her parents for a few days to find a house. Her dad is in the military and he is finally being shipped to Hawaii, like she always wanted. Before she met the best friends she ever had in Cheyenne, where she lives now. She is hoping to meet some friends during her stay so that when she moves in June, she won't have to spend the summer alone. Kali's dad arranges for his friend's son, Matt, to show Kali around the island.

I LOVED this book. This is Edie Claire's first YA novel and it was fabulous. I really liked her writing style and the reading just flowed. I could not put it down.

Kali and Zane were both really likeable characters. Matt was too but for some reason, I felt suspicious of him throughout the book. Zane can't remember how he died or anything about his life and believes that Kali's "gift" will lead him to the light, or at least explain a few things. As Kali and Zane hang out, he gradually gets his memory back and we slowly learn about his life as the book goes on.

I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this book to anyone interested in the paranormal romance genre.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not normally my type of book September 16, 2011

By J. Arthur

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is not normally my type of book, but after getting hooked on Edie Claire's Leigh Koslow series I decided to give it a try. I couldn't put it down! I fell in love with the characters and of course it doesn't hurt that it takes place in Hawaii! I really hope she writes another book in this series! It is definitely one to keep on my Kindle so I can read it again!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful YA story! April 18, 2012

By B. Barber

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this when it was part of a promotion a month or two ago, and finally had a chance to read it. So glad I did! I read a LOT of young adult fiction (especially romance) and this was one of the best I've read in quite a while. The characters are all very real (even the one who's "not" <g>) and the setting is incredibly well depicted, though always as part of the story, never as "info dumps." I really hope the author will write a sequel, or at least more YA novels!

More About the Author

Novelist and playwright Edie Claire is a veterinarian, a childbirth educator, and a mother of three who delights in writing cozy mysteries, classic and young adult romantic suspense novels, and comedic stage plays. Pick up an Edie Claire work and you can be assured of intrigue, humor, a touch of romance (or a hefty dose of it, depending on the book!) and an ending that will leave you with a smile.

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#60 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#78 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery

#60 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#78 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery