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A Traitor in the Shadows: Shards of Shadow Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Joseph R. Lallo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
How could a good photo-op go so wrong?A perfect time-lapse of the lunar eclipse should have earned Alan some cash and acclaim. Instead, he came home with an invader in his dreams and a terrible feeling of being watched. Now his life is a tangle of cults, mysterious white-suited visitors, and scheming shadows. Surviving the next few days will take teamwork, guile, and an awful lot of coffee.A Traitor in the Shadows is the first in a new Urban Fantasy series by Joseph R. Lallo, author of the international bestselling Book of Deacon and Free-Wrench series.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V73HRX7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (July 30, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 181 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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Joseph Lallo

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A native of Bayonne, NJ - the fabled birthplace of George R. R. Martin - Joseph Lallo is an unlikely entry into the world of literature. After a childhood spent daydreaming and reading, he fully intended to pursue a career in the tech sector. He received a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from NJIT, and subsequently got a job working IT for a large healthcare corporation. Things changed when, in January 2010, his friends finally convinced him to publish the story that had accumulated over the course of a decade of spare time. That story, now known as the Book of Deacon Trilogy, was a surprise hit, and once he got a taste of the world of indie writing, he was hooked. Now he is a full-time author, and co-host of the Six Figure Authors Podcast.

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Customers find the book entertaining and enjoyable. They appreciate the world-building creativity and how the author explores new genres. The character development is well-thought-out, though some feel the book could have been longer.

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Customers find the book entertaining and worth reading. They appreciate the author's ability to keep their interest and attention with well-written stories.

"...particular series was slow to start for me but very comical and entertaining to read. I look forward to reading more of his work." Read more

"I wouldn't say it a compelling read but it was fun and took a societal view and built a fantastical presence around it." Read more

"...His books are great at keeping your interest and attention." Read more

"Yet another great book from Joseph Lallo! It grabbed my attention and I had to stay up all night to finish reading it...." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's world-building creativity and find it an engaging foray into a new genre. They appreciate the author's ability to explore different themes from futuristic sci-fi to magic and steampunk. The mystery and story develop nicely, and the concept seems original and unique.

"...He is an author of many talents as his stories vary greatly from futuristic sci-fi, to magic, steampunk, and now a present day Earth with a..." Read more

"...I also like it because he brings the same world-building creativity to this series. It doesn't just rehash the same fantasy stereotypes...." Read more

"...I wish I could say this was an epic story. However I think the main character started off weak, and ended only slightly less weak...." Read more

"...got your points across well, sides are forming, the mystery and the story is developing nicely. Too bad you are so far away, it'd be nice to chat...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development. They say it's well-thought-out, but they feel the book could have been longer.

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"Like everything else I've read from Lallo, his characters are well done and I'd like most of them for friends...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    I have read Joseph Lallo's books for the last year and have enjoyed every single series he's written. This particular series was slow to start for me but very comical and entertaining to read. I look forward to reading more of his work.
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  • Cody G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written story of a unique yarn
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019
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    The character development was well thought out, but i feel that this book could have been longer. I've been reading Mr. Lallo since his 2nd Book of Deacon novel came out, and even had the chance to pre-read the first Big Sigma novel. He is an author of many talents as his stories vary greatly from futuristic sci-fi, to magic, steampunk, and now a present day Earth with a metaphysical twist.
    Give this book a chance, and you'll enjoy it. If for some reason this isn't your cup of tea, check out Mr. Lallo's other works. You won't be disappointed.
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  • Jeff C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great foray into a new genre for Lallo
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020
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    So I really really liked this new series by Joseph Lallo, both on its own merits and for what I think (personally) he brings to indie publishing.

    A Traitor in the Shadows is his first foray into urban fantasy. His prior stuff is mostly in high fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk. I personally think he's made this transition really well. I liked this debut novel/series. I can't wait to read more.

    I like his concise language that vividly, yet efficiently conveys an idea. For example. We've all rushed off to work, just barely showering, cleaning up. But Lallo puts a cool spin on it:

    "The quickest shower he could manage while still convincing himself he'd done his hygienic duty ..."
    That makes you think...oh yeah, that's exactly what you do when you just do the bare minimum.

    I also like that he has a protagonist that balances that line between being the good guy while having flaws WHILE at the same time, making a comment on the social justice of it all:

    Alan's "shadow" tries to get through to him that even though he is good, that pure, blind goodness can also be a flaw when she says "Rules are no good when the people making them are making them specifically to stop people like you." (Social inequality anyone?) It also makes the character's inner conflict interesting by the shadow alien pointing out truths and the grays that modern life presents.

    I also like it because he brings the same world-building creativity to this series. It doesn't just rehash the same fantasy stereotypes. It seems to me like it is very very original.

    Which brings me to another point that kind of goes beyond this book and speaks to Mr. Lallo as an author. I've loved everything he has written because of its creativity. But also because of its bravery. As far as I know, Lallo was one of the first guys really putting out great stories in the earlier days of electronic self-publishing. He's been relentlessly at it ever since. In my own humble opinion, that by itself deserves some kudos. I think indie authors in part have benefited from him and a few others really sticking to it and making this sort of publishing popular.

    Again, just my $0.02.
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  • Samantha Campbell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading. Will read the next book.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019
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    I rate books based on my feeling of satisfaction.

    I wish I could say this was an epic story. However I think the main character started off weak, and ended only slightly less weak. The opening chapters almost made me stop reading. I didn't like the way the main character, Alan, constantly talked to himself. It felt like the author needed a narrator because he couldn't get the right flow to the story.

    After that, things got better. I thoroughly enjoy the premise of this book. I look forward to seeing it progress. On the other hand, the setting seemed less than ideally detailed. I don't have a strong idea of the person Alan is, only his own thoughts on himself. I don't know how Alan feels about his surroundings.

    I am ready to see of the next book in the series is better. There is promise. Definitely not a bad book; just more in the "average" category than I'd like it to be.
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  • daydreamer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, needs more discriptors.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
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    The book felt thin. Good writing though, I feel as though I am the character or at least closely attached to the character. Getting to know Alan (Adam) typo near the end of book. Typo fits in well refers to no one being able to remember his name. Pretty neat. In my mind it adds another edge to the book. I do not feel this book to be lacking in page length. You got your points across well, sides are forming, the mystery and the story is developing nicely. Too bad you are so far away, it'd be nice to chat. Thank you for the story. Please keep writing.
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  • Mary Hargrove
    5.0 out of 5 stars What if your shadow became a separate person??
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
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    Like everything else I've read from Lallo, his characters are well done and I'd like most of them for friends. When Alan's shadow is hijacked by an alien (Blot,) he gives her the benefit of the doubt - and totally puzzles the creature who is now his shadow. The fact that their continued existence depends on their mutual survival complicates things... I'm looking forward to the next book.
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  • Contented
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019
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    I wouldn't say it a compelling read but it was fun and took a societal view and built a fantastical presence around it.
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  • Mikewarfel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertainingly different
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2022
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    In a good way, learning about shadow activity and a photographer's problems while doging other more devious shadow shapes. A new rebellion caused by the invading horde.
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  • Guy Marc GAGNE
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2019
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    Jos is a fine writer, so the book is well crafted.
    The story was unexpected in a positive way.
    Suffice it to say, I shall probably get the next chapter!
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  • Jen
    5.0 out of 5 stars New concept! Wow!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2020
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    The workings of “shades” instead of shadows (I sooo want one haha) is clever and intriguing. My Lallo obsession continues unabated!!!
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  • WindingWay
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique take
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2020
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    Interesting urban fantasy
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