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Read moreMidwest Book Review
The impressively entertaining sequel to Eye of the Moon, author Ivan Obolensky's new gothic novel Shadow of the Son is an inherently intriguing and deftly crafted story of magic, intrigue, and mystery in this. While especially and unreservedly recommended for community library General Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that Shadow of the Son is also readily available in a digital book format.
Shadow of the Son
Jane Ubell-Meyer/Bedside Reading
I was thrilled to get my hands on an early advance copy of the Eye of the Moon sequel, Shadow of the Son. The first "stand-alone" novel, Eye of the Moon, is a page-turner that weaves together stories and characters that will leave you wanting more. That's exactly what happened with the sequel, Shadow of the Son, which does not disappoint! I was literally up till 2 am for three nights. Set in historic Rhinebeck NY, two young men brought up as brothers pick up from the first novel and plan for...
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Read moreHélène Laurendeau
I found this novel so captivating I couldn't put it down. In this intricate and original plot, the reader is transported into a world of paranormal pursuits, high finance, and castle life, filled with colorful yet complex characters. The author skillfully combines a great sense of humor with insightful reflections on life and the human psyche, providing great entertainment as well as food for thought! A compelling sequel to "Eye of the Moon".
Shadow of the Son
Lyn Blair
There were so many parts of Shadow of the Son that I truly enjoyed, more than what I'm highlighting here, but I also don't want to spoil the story by saying too much. First of all, what a brilliant title, Shadow of the Son. The use of "son" implying its homonym "sun" was clever, making the title memorable, but beyond that it carried the theme of the story. In the first book, Eye of the Moon, while Percy told the story from his point of view and in that sense the story revealed a lot about...
Shadow of the Son
Richard Hopper
Shadow of the Son, which I loved, is a great complement and sequel to Eye of the Moon, Ivan Obolensky's debut novel. It has most of the same characters, shares the Rhinebeck on the Hudson setting, and resolves some of the key questions that dangled over the reader after reading Eye of the Moon. Key augmentations came in Shadow of the Son from filling in many personal histories and raising the profile of that inimitable couple Stanley, the butler, and Dagmar, the cook. In the sequel, each...
Shadow of the Son
Patricia Alireza
Once again, Ivan Obolensky has managed to grab his audience in the continuing story of Eye of the Moon, woven around the characters reunited at Rhinebeck. In this sequel, Shadow of the Son, surrounded by the magical culinary gifts of the wonderful Dagmar and the wisdom of Stanley, we explore loyalties, friendship and family ties that test the depths of character of our protagonists. Wonderfully written, it touches on different aspects of human nature in an intuitive manner one can...
Shadow of the Son
Kathy Braceland
Ivan Obolensky's novel Shadow of the Son should come with a warning label to let the reader know to not make any other plans once they open the book. I found it completely engaging and didn't want to put it down—so, I didn't. It absorbed me and I was delighted with my adventure page after page. I felt like I was in some secret club by being privy to the private conversations between the characters. My favorite of those were with Johnny and Percy who have such an unbreakable bond between...
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