Saturday, April 29, 2017

NEW Instafreebie: Shadow Sight - Ivy Granger Urban Fantasy Series

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"The Ivy Granger Series is fantastic!" 
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The adventure begins when a demon walks into Ivy's office with a job she can't refuse.  The city of Harborsmouth is threatened by a legion of bloodthirsty faeries and Ivy might be the city's only hope of survival.

"Move over Harry Dresden fans, Ivy Granger is here." 
—Kelly Abell, Haunted Destiny series 

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women Giveaway Winners

You read that right!  We are announcing the winner of the original prize pack (signed book, swag card, and $20 Amazon Gift Card) AND TWO MORE WINNERS who will each receive a signed copy of The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women by Kevin James Breaux.

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women Giveaway Winners


Grand Prize Winner
Bethany C.

Signed Book Winners
Linda R.
Carl W.

Thank you to all who entered!  Didn't win?  Don't miss our other giveaways here at From the Shadows.  There's still time to enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card in the Mason Dixon Monster Hunter Release Party Giveaway (ends May 11th), win a hardcover copy of Deadmen Walking by Sherrilyn Kenyon in the Deadmen Walking Hardcover Giveaway (ends May 8th), and grab Shadow Sight FREE in the Ivy Granger Instafreebie (ends May 31st).

Friday, April 28, 2017

Mason Dixon Monster Hunter Release Party Giveaway

We're celebrating Eric R. Asher's new urban fantasy release MASON DIXON - MONSTER HUNTER.  Keep reading to learn more about the novella and enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card.  Let's party!

Mason Dixon Monster Hunter Urban Fantasy Eric R. Asher Release Giveaway

Mason Dixon - Monster Hunter (New Templars #1) by Eric R. Asher

They are the first line of defense against the things that go bump in the night.

They are the keepers of a centuries-old legacy of The Church defending the world against the forces of darkness.

They are a bunch of highly armed rednecks, internet video celebrities, soccer moms, and assorted broken nutjobs.

They are the new Templars, and things are about to get weird.

From the pages of Bubba the Monster Hunter comes a new series featuring the Hunters from around the United States hunting down monsters, fighting off supernatural baddies, and making life really, really bad for the things that hunt people.

He’s Mason Dixon, and he’s a bona fide internet celebrity. He has his own video series, a pistol that deserves its own area code, and a high definition video camera, and he’s not afraid to use any of them.

In this introductory urban fantasy novella, we meet Mason, his right hand Emma, his “handler” Noah, his anime-styled hacker friend Himari, and more monsters than you can shake a stick at. Unless it’s a really big stick.

With Mason, it’s always a big stick. This first novella in the series follows Mason through the wilds of Missouri as he hunts down monsters that hunt men, monsters that eat chewing tobacco, and monsters that make pancakes. And there’s moonshine.

And then Bubba the Monster Hunter shows up.

The New Templars novella series is a new series of short novels, similar to BookShots. Mason Dixon – Monster Hunter is the first in the series by popular urban fantasy and steampunk author Eric R. Asher.

Release Date: April 21, 2017
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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Mason Dixon Monster Hunter Giveaway

The author is giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky winner!

To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway is international.  Giveaway ends May 11th.

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Have you read any of Eric R. Asher's books?

I'm a huge fan of his Vesik series (which I binge read when I broke my wrist in February) and I can't wait to start this new series. *one-click*

Monday, April 24, 2017

Book Giveaway: Deadmen Walking by Sherrilyn Kenyon

We have a special book giveaway today from Tor books and New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon.  Keep reading for a chance to win a hardcover copy of DEADMEN WALKING.

Deadmen Walking Deadman's Cross Sherrilyn Kenyon

Deadmen Walking (Deadman's Cross #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Hell On Earth.

When the Chthonians brought the primal gods to a truce at the end of their great war, part of the pact they forged was that the worst of the evil the gods had unleashed against each other and mankind would be forever banished.

But forever is a long time. And nothing can contain those determined to find a way back.

To catch evil, it takes evil . . .

While Thorn is able to contain the demons unleashed on the ground, the ones who prey on the innocent sailors and sea faring travelers are beyond his reach.

For the sake of humanity, he makes a shaky alliance with an old foe, Marcelina. In the form of the ship they sail upon, she assembles a team under the command of Captain Devlyn Nathaniel Bane, one of the most notorious and bloodthirsty pirates to ever sail the high seas.

Damned and murdered by his own, Bane is out for revenge. With his own secret agenda, he agrees to take charge of the motley crew of pirates and brigands, and to protect the seas from the preternatural terrors that seek to devour every unwary soul they can take.

Theirs is a sacred and deadly task, as they are hunted by their prey and human authorities alike. If they fail, the world will fall to the ancient gods of chaos, and anarchy will reign. Most of all, the Southern gate, where the greatest, most powerful darkness is imprisoned, will be opened and there will be no stopping it.

It’s yo ho ho and a bottle of high seas stakes where the souls of all humanity are the ultimate prize and bargaining chip.

Release Date: May 9, 2017
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Deadmen Walking Hardcover Book Giveaway at From the Shadows

Deadmen Walking Hardcover Book Giveaway

We are giving away a hardcover copy of Deadmen Walking by Sherrilyn Kenyon to one lucky reader!

To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway is open to the US and Canada.  Giveaway ends May 8, 2017 midnight EST.

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Have you read any of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books?

Monday, April 17, 2017

Behind the Scenes: Giving Birth to Torn's Voice (Ivy Granger)

Ever wonder how a narrator creates a character's unique voice?  Want a glimpse behind the scenes of an Ivy Granger audiobook?

Behind the Scenes: Giving Birth to Torn's Voice (Ivy Granger)

Anthony Bowling gives an entertaining explanation of how he created Torn's voice for the Ivy Granger series.


What do you think of Torn's voice?

Ivy Granger series audiobook production team

Have a question for the Ivy Granger series audiobook production team?  Let me know in the comments.  More sneak peeks (and some amazing audio freebies) coming your way!

Friday, April 14, 2017

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women Book Giveaway

Today, we have a special giveaway for our readers.  Love dark fantasy and Norse mythology?  Want to win a signed book and an Amazon gift card?  Keep reading for details!

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women The Blood, Sun, and Moon Kevin James Breaux

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women (The Blood, Sun, and Moon #1) by Kevin James Breaux.

The Viking princess Astrid finds herself wandering through a strange land—with no memory of how she arrived. Her search for answers will lead to enemies, both human and demonic.

Astrid the White isn't an average princess. She has always stayed by the side of her father, King Kol, and learned warfare and weaponry from the best Vikings in the land. When she awakens in the city of Birka and hears the sounds of war, she rushes proudly into the fray. She is more than capable of taking down any enemy wishing to disturb the peace.

This enemy, however, isn't what she expected. Before Astrid even gets outside the walls, a golden light knocks her out.

She comes to in the snow, in full battle armor. Astrid first suspects that this is a challenge from her father--or even the gods themselves. By acting correctly, she can gain the favor of Odin, the Allfather.

Astrid wants to complete the test, but it becomes more and more difficult as she explores this new part of the world and encounters both monsters and monstrous men. As creatures from the darkest legends reveal themselves, Astrid will discover that her journey isn't about acting correctly or passing Odin's test. It's about pure survival. Before she can even think about finding Birka, she will have to defend herself against the demons of this new world.

Genre: Dark Fantasy
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The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women Book Giveaway

We are giving away a signed copy of The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women, a swag card, and a $20 Amazon Gift Card.

To enter, please leave a comment below (include your email address so we may contact you if you win).  This giveaway is open to US addresses only.  Giveaway ends April 27, 2017 midnight EST.

The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women Book Giveaway

To learn more about Kevin James Breaux and his books, visit his website and don't miss our 2011 From the Shadows Interview with Kevin James Breaux.