{"id":14301,"date":"2022-09-29T09:44:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=14301"},"modified":"2022-09-29T09:44:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:44:46","slug":"the-last-shadow-by-michael-hardy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=14301","title":{"rendered":"The Last Shadow by Michael Hardy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An action-packed, evocative portrayal of family and belonging\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardy\u2019s latest novel is packed with action, suspense, and dark intrigue. Nadia Jelita, an orphan, has always known she\u2019s different from others: everyone has a shadow\u2014except her. Looking to find answers about her true identity, Nadia returns to her favorite place, the Bright Pool Amusement Park. But a sinister demonic Ringmaster uses his dark powers to lure her to her death. When a mysterious child saves Nadia from the Ringmaster, Nadia learns she is a Shadowin. She must team up with her savior if she wants to learn the truth about her identity. Smoothly paced, the novel contains a satisfying mystery, a poignant coming-of-age story, and a dangerous face-off between the protagonists and a malevolent demonic force. Despite the immense darkness at the heart of the story, the narrative is suffused with heartwarming warmth of cozy bonds of friendship and family. The mystery of Nadia\u2019s real identity and the source of her shadowin power are satisfyingly resolved.  A heartwarming, gratifying read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Last Shadow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Hardy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub date February 20, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN 978-1729659144<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price $15.99 (USD) Paperback, $0.00 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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