Shadow Awakening: Shadow and Shade - Book One

By Gloria Lynn Sanders-Williams

Shadow Awakening: Book One of the Shadow and Shade Series

When an ancient, malevolent force known as the Shade (Tenebrites) tears open the boundaries between worlds, it unleashes a horrific transformation: ordinary people become the monstrous Sha'Drugon. From the mystical Inner Farther Reaches to the unsuspecting modern cities of Earth, a silent invasion begins, poised to consume all. If the Sha'Drugon are not stopped, the teeming metropolises of Earth will be next in their bid for annihilation.

Yet, a desperate hope stirs within the encroaching darkness. Three unlikely individuals are chosen by the Umbrans, celestial beings of pure shadow, each seeking redemption through a bond with a human host. These Umbrans are connected to the mythical Nyth'lax (True and Pure Shadow), a lineage long thought lost. There's a formidable warrior princess, her life dedicated to combat; a defiant prince, grappling with the heavy weight of duty and the pull of his own destiny; and a young mage, whose raw, unpredictable power could be their salvation or their downfall.

As ancient prophecies unravel and fragile alliances are tested, these heroes must not only confront the terrifying darkness threatening their worlds, but also the burgeoning, chaotic power awakening within themselves. Bound together by fate and an undeniable, growing connection that defies convention, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways none of them anticipated. They will discover that true power demands a profound sacrifice, and to save everything they hold dear, they must shed their former identities and embrace something far greater than they ever imagined.

Shadow Awakening is an epic fantasy that blends paranormal thrills with morally complex heroes and immersive world-building, delving into themes of identity, sacrifice, and the profound shadows that reside within us all, all while exploring the intricate dynamics of a why choose romance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLQ67Z13
• ISBN13: 9798290892597
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"