"If we allowed all the knowledge from our soul level to fully flow and be totally accessible to our concious self . . . before we disciplined ourselves on how to respond to such as flow on the physcial level, we would shatter. Blindly expressing limitless through limitation would be more pressure than our body could bear."
In Behaving, Machaelle scratched the surface on a whole new reality. Now, in Dancing, she opens the door and invites us in.
Out to discredit the "ozzie and Harriet" School of Spirituality, Machaelle gives us extensive groundwork, supported by an actual account of her own expansion experience. She tells of her introduction to the White Brotherhood--that evolved group of souls who assist humans in their evolutionary development--in a story told through journal entries for those early years of her nature work. Reading Dancing, you feel like a bird on Machaelle's shoulder . . . watching the expansion unfold.
Of interest to anyone who has ever considered that there might be intelligence in nature or a larger organizing principle to the universe beyond tax codes, this book is a personal spirtual journey that involves both the nature spirits and Dwight D. Eisenhower in the afterlife (Yeah, that one).
Unlikely, realistic, grounded and visionary this is a book for avid gardeners who want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes, those like myself prefer to do their gardening in other domains than dirt and anyone who loves a story that's both funny and challenging at the deepest levels.
Moon shadow is eight years old when he sails from China to join his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in San Francisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son have never met.
But Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father and to believe in his wonderful dream. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow's help is willing to endure the mockery of the other Chinese, the poverty, the separation from his wife and country'even the great earthquake'to make his dream come true.
. there also second characters couple that are likeable too. And it look like the next book going to continue off where we met Rinna's world :)YAY!
I love the werewolves "Moon" series. And I think you won't be disappointed in it. It's a worthy read! Do yourself a favor and go read Rebecca York books.
Hot, Spicy, Wonderful!!.......2006-07-07
Rebecca York knows how to combine spicy romance with an excellent story. Her plotting is dead on, the twists and turns kept me turning the pages. And the sex is terrific.
A family reunion but not much fun........2006-07-07
Continuing her foray into kinky sex, York spends most of the book on S&M scenes and doesn't really allow Savannah and Lance's relationship to really bloom.
Very little actual story. Too much back story on too many minor characters. She relies heavily on the fact that if you've read all her werewolf stories you already know that being a Marshall cousin makes Lance sexy, caring, and instantly in love with Savannah (the whole wolf lifemate thing) and that when all the brothers and cousins and their wives show up, you know who they are and what their special powers are.
The ending is a big reunion bringing back brother Grant and his wife, introducing brother Logan in preparation for New Moon (not very effectively, I had to go back and figure where he even came into the story). All the other Marshall cousins Ross, Adam, Sam and their wives are here too(and Jack and Katherine are mentioned, wouldn't want to leave anyone out).
Most of them don't do much. Grant and Antonia are given the most to do, probably since York assumes that since their original appearance was in a short story (Burning Moon/Cravings) not all the readers may know them. If you haven't read all the other books, you'll wonder who the heck everyone is and what they are doing here.
She also spends several chapters introducing a character from the same universe as the evil villian, and then spends maybe two sentences telling how this character contributes to saving the day and the Marshall's don't even meet her they just sense her.
This is definately not a keeper.
I love sexy werewolves.......2006-07-06
Ms York has written a steamy, imaginative story that kept me turning the pages. Every one of her books is better than the last. And now with the addition of the Eighteen club... all I can say is wow! A definite must read if you're like me and love paranormal romances. ****5 stars****
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- Nicely Done
- New perspective on Ancient wisdom!
- Great book; different view.
- not too shabby
- One of a Kind
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Embracing The Moon: A Witch's Guide to Rituals, Spellcraft and Shadow Work
Yasmine Galenorn
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From traditional notions such as the idea that a mirror facing a door is a magical portal, to contemporary ideas like the construction of a magical collage from magazine clippings, Galenorn successfully combines the old with the new in this accessible guide to witchcraft. Emphasis on witchcraft, because from the start, Galenorn firmly states that she is a witch, not Wiccan, and while she has nothing against Wicca, she strongly feels the two are not the same. While this viewpoint may consternate some readers, she has a point. Compared to the methods of most covens, her work is much less formal, which many beginners or solitary practitioners will find attractive and which also makes this a good book to read if you find yourself in a magical rut. --Brian Patterson
Customer Reviews:
Nicely Done.......2006-07-02
This book is refreshing and deep. "Embracing the Moon" is a guide to deeper beginnings, offering spellwork for the novice witch who has gone beyond Scott Cunningham's "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner".
Yasmine Galenorn is a Witch devoted to her path. She is real, and serious, and does not allow for fluffy mistakes. Too many modern pagan authors seem to forget when they are writting that the Gods are real, but Yasmine doesn't.
I would say this book is definately not for people just starting out on the path, but is for those who are not "advanced". If you have read at least 3 or 4 other books on beginning a magickal practice you should be fine. I say this because of some of the magickal topics she covers very few beginners would be ready for (plus she does not keep the dark side of magick a secret, and that can be tempting to new-comer's in the Craft).
(Note... This is a edited review. Although my point is still the same, this is completely new from what I had before.)
New perspective on Ancient wisdom!.......2005-11-15
I picked up this book and thought "not another book on how to practice Wicca". For the most part, it isnt. Wicca is the basic primer that lets one become a Witch. Beginners all must study Wicca. Case closed. How adept you become makes you a Witch. This may involve a few months of study or many years of careful practice. This book tells you how to speed up the process. As for those critics who say "witchcraft cannot come from a book", then where does it come from?
As for the book itself, this covers all the basic principals involved in advancing. I might add she teaches some psychic techniques that I have never heard of before that are exceptionally helpful even to the advanced practitioner! Her writing style is friendly and easy to read. I am glad she has tried fiction. So many writers in this field stop with the "witchy books". That is what distinguishes her from others.
She is very honest with her approach and it takes a lot of courage to write a book of this nature. She has a few opions that I personally disagree. This is a good sign. No book about witchcraft should be swallowed hook, line, and sinker. Her path is about being brave. I am sure most people who pick up a book about witchcraft must be brave.
Her brand of witchery is particularly otherworldly. Traditions are there, but not stressed. She is rather eclectic in style. This is not "Fluffy-Bunny" fairy wicca. There are enough of those books in print. She maintains real magic throughout all chapters. She is practical and helpful with many tips for practitioners at any level.
My only gripe is the publisher-Llewellyn. Taking her other books out of print is a foolish mistake. She is much more accomplished than most of the other bestselling Wicca authors on thier pretentions label. Thank the stars above they keep this precious text in print. I would have it on the "required reading" list of all my students!
Great book; different view........2004-02-10
Of all the books I've read on Witchcraft/Wicca (we're entering the 20's here) I have to say this one was near the top of the list. Yasmine Galenorn writes with a friendly, informative edge and covers many different topics in this book. She also includes some personal experiences which enhance the material she writes about. A witty, fun read that is sure to go by fast and make you thirst for more. Galenorn will easily become one of your favorite authors!
not too shabby.......2004-01-13
I enjoyed this book quite a bit and bought it a few years ago. My copy has seen better days. It doesn't cover all aspects of paganism, but pick it up for the various oil recipies alone. It's an easy read and I'd recommend it!
One of a Kind.......2003-07-02
I'm not sure why, but this is one of my favorite books! It's a book on natural magic and witchcraft (not Wicca, although it does have some Wiccan thing-ies in there). The book starts with a great section called "Ritual Preparation." The one thing I liked most about that part was a whole chapter on visualization, and a chapter that discussed energy rising. I liked the visualization chapter because so many authors mention it, and bearly give it a page of space in their book. This chapter helped me a lot. I also liked the energy rising chapter, because it taught me how to quickly rise energy without any tools. It was something where you rub your hands together, and then you feel the vibration between your hands. I always thought that that can help in magic, and now I know! This section also has other basic stuff, but the one thing I also liked about this section, was when she talked about the Gods, and how we can work with them. Which is worth the price.
The next section is called "Spellcraft." This section has a lot of good things, but the best I could notice was the common sense that the author uses. That was the best part according to me. She does have some recepies for oils, but they are very expensive, so the spells that use them could be changed a bit. The thing I most liked in this section was the importance of self-love that the author talks about, and the chapter on protection. The chapter on protection has some "darker" spells that some Wiccans might not find ethical, but I personally do, because all you're doing is sending the negative energy back to the sender. I also liked how she included the Dark Goddesses, like Hecate, in her ritual to bring justice to the raped and the abused. This made me feel better for choosing Hecate as my "work with" Goddess. I still can't get over the great common sense. It only shows that the author truly knows what she's talking about.
Third, and last section is called "Shadow Work." This section is quite interesting, because it has chapters on Faerie Magic, Shapeshifting, Drawing Down the Moon Rituals, AND Drawing Down the Sun Rituals. The Drawing Down the Sun was the thing that I was most glad about, because other books, that call themselves "Wiccan," forget the God all together, and I'm glad that Yasmine didn't. *Very* glad. The last chapter was "Earth Healing Rituals," which wasn't so bad, but the ritual was written for a coven.
The one more thing I wanted to add was that Yasmine sometimes uses a pinch of her own blood in spells, because this makes her spells more powerful. But, she also says that you don't have to, and that that's just the way she chooses to practice her magic. The use of your blood is bearly mentioned throughout the book, and if it is, there is always a choice of using something else. So, basically, this book is about the author's own eclectic path. To conclude, I would recommend this book to witches, Wiccans, and other folks who might practice natural magic.
-Ater (used to write reviews as DarkRaven)
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- Shadow Man
- Shadow Man (A Charlie Moon Mystery)
- /shadow Man-James Doss
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Shadow Man (A Charlie Moon Mystery)
James D. Doss
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James D. Doss's latest engrossing mystery marks the return of Charlie Moon, tribal investigator on Colorado's Ute reservation, whose sleuthing skills get some unlikely help from his Aunt Daisy Perika's shamanistic intuition.TROUBLE SPREADS ITS WINGSDr. Manfred Blinkoe is one orthodontist with a very checkered past. So when a fellow diner at Cedar Creek's poshest restaurant drops dead from an unseen assailant's bullet, he can't help thinking that he was the intended target. Desperate for help, he turns to the one local who's up to the job: renowned tribal investigator Charlie Moon.AND A KILLER COMES TO ROOSTCharlie already has his hands full with two cattle ranches to run, ornery Aunt Daisy's wanderings in the spirit world, and his sparring matches with the alluring FBI agent Lila Mae McTeague. Now he's got an eccentric client with more money than sense and too many enemies-at least one of whom is willing to resort to explosive measures to settle an old score."Highly entertaining....big money, big gambles, and a surprise ending will keep readers turning the pages."Publishers Weekly
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Shadow Man.......2007-09-02
This is my first book by James Doss. Not particularly impressed. Probably will not order any more in that series.
Patches
Shadow Man (A Charlie Moon Mystery).......2007-01-26
The chief characters in the book are Charlie Moon, a Southern Ute Tribal Investigator, his Aunt Daisy who happens to be a Ute Shaman and Charlie's best friend, Police Chief Scott Parris. The tale begins when a woman is murdered in a restaurant in a small town in Colorado. There were only two diners at the restaurant and the survivor, an orthodontist by the name of Dr. Blinkoe is convinced the bullet was meant for him.
Dr. Blinkoe ends up hiring Charlie Moon to investigate and things start to heat up. Charlie's Aunt Daisy manages to get in on the action and provides us with some very funny moments.
Doss mixes mystery, humor and the supernatural to come up with a story that is entertaining and fun to read.
If you haven't read any of his books before, I'd recommend reading his earlier ones, such as: The Shaman Sings, The Shaman Laughs, The Shaman's Bones and the Shaman's Game. The Night Visitor, Grandmother Spider, White Shell Woman, Dead Soul and The Witch's Tongue are later works and I enjoyed reading all of them.
/shadow Man-James Doss.......2006-11-06
Ihave the complete collection of James Doss (I think). This is the funniest one yet
If only we were allowed negative stars..........2006-09-10
Got a free copy of *Shadow Man* and it's no surprise, for me at least, that nothing has changed in James Doss' appalling goulash of sophomoric humor, unbelieveable plotting, and comicbook characters.
There's more of that special sensibility that spews food over, "I know you are, but what am I?" The chief of police is asked if he was "discreet" about coming to a restaurant, and he says, "Yes, I came in down the chimney" and then, in case we don't get it (These are the jokes, folks!), muses that the restaurant owner doesn't get it. I laughed 'till snot got in my ears. And then, and then, there's that one other part, it's Sooooooo funny!!!!!
A woman falls in love at first sight with the hero, who of course falls back at once, at least until the scene is over. Muses she, after exchanging four or five words with him, "If only I had met this wonderful human being before I gave myself to my oaf of a husband!" But face it, every female human in Dossland falls in love at first sight with Charlie Moon (used to be Scott Parris, but the franchise took off when Charlie got to be head cutout), who obligingly falls in love with them, not just stupid ole' lust, understand, but gut-wrenching, weeping eternal love. Just like real life. Why only last week at the market, a woman looked at me and I looked at her, perfect strangers, and we both thought, as if coincidentally, "Him/Her! The one I've always wanted. Oh my glory. My eternal love!!!! Darling!!!!!!! No wait! That one, next to him/her!"
A murder occurs to get things rolling that is so hopelessly stupid and predictable you will groan repeatedly for a good ten pages after. A woman is shot to death in a restaurant, and the restauruant owner, discovering this unfortunate incident, worries that the other diners might be upset if they see the corpse. No doubt. First thing any Doss human would think of upon noticing that one his customers had been shot right between the eyes and gotten icky brains on the walls. And the police chief to whom he expresses this emotional commonplace simply accepts it as normal. And there is some confusion because the "crack marksman" who shot her precisely between the eyes actually meant to kill a diner at another table. No, I can't explain that more clearly. Well, let me try. He was aiming at someone else and hit her as if she were the target, a perfect bull's eye.... No, I give up.
The "conclusion" of this farrago is so utterly unsatisfying that you will dread, among other things, the possibility that Doss thinks his new villian is so neato that he should be brought back in another book. The "other book" is out, and one can only hope that Doss' attention span is as mature as his sense of humor.
The popularity of these moronic novels is a sad commentary on contemporary literacy. Read Kirk Mitchell, Margaret Coel, and the master even in his failing years, Tony Hillerman. Give this crud a flush.
get better all the time.......2006-08-11
This is the funniest of this series that I have read. The central character is really Daisy Perika, not Charlie Moon, or at least I find her more interesting than Charlie Moon. I don't usually like books with an emphasis on the supernatural, but in this series it is integral to the plots and well-done. Aunt Daisy has more contact with spirits than with living people, and she is comfortable and natural in that atmosphere. As for Moon's romances, they are banal and not especially interesting, but I appreciate the author's discretion. Very few people really write sex scenes well - the only one I have read recently that was authentic and well-written was in an Anthony Bourdain novel - so I like it when the author spares the readers and doesn't include sex just because he/she feels it is obligatory.
I also like the twists and turns of the plots in Doss's books, this story has them as well, and they are great surprises. His characters are more enjoyable than Tony Hillerman's, less earnest and stressed, more fun to spend time with.
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- Nora's the Winner
- Story of love and magic
- Lover of books
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Moon Shadows
Nora Roberts ,
Jill Gregory ,
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Marianne Willman
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ASIN: 0515138312
Release Date: 2004-09-28 |
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Romance and magic meet by the light of the moon in this all-new all-star collection of Celtic tales from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts and New York Times bestselling authors Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Marianne Willman.
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"A Full Moon in the Sky - And Love is in the Air... Romance and magic meet by the light of the moon in this all-new all-star collection of Celtic tales from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts and New York Times bestselling authors Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Marianne Willman."
Customer Reviews:
Nora's the Winner.......2005-04-20
The only reason this one has 3 stars is Nora Roberts. The other three stories were a struggle to get through. I've read their other collaborations and figured this one would be equally great. I was wrong!!!!! Save your money. Borrow it from a friend or the library.
Story of love and magic.......2005-03-30
Nora Roberts and friends have writen another series of stories that you are sure to love!
Nora Roberts - Wolf Moon was a wonderful story of a werewolf (lycan) and mixed up with the strength of love. I have never read a story on werewolves and had never thought I would like it. But this was a pleasure to read.
Jill Gregory - Witch Moon was a story of a journey not only over evil filled lands, but also a journey of learning about hope and faith. A wonderful fairy tale ending that one loves to believe that they lived happily ever after.
Ruth Ryan Langan - Blood on the Moon was a wonderful story based on honor, strength of the heart, wits and love.
Marianna Willman - West of the Moon is a story based on fairytales and folklore that turn out to be more than tales. What a wonderful picture Marianna can paint in one's mind to picture the beauty! Fairies, magic, love, curses and not quite sure how it was going to spin to the end...it was great!
All four stories are a must read and I am thankful I read them!!!!!!
Lover of books.......2005-02-01
I have read the other review entries, and I have to disagree with some of them. I am an avid fan of Nora Roberts, and the other authors she coincides with. I have read all of their short story collections, and have loved every one of them! When I saw this book, I grabbed it off the shelf, and haven't thought twice about it. I do agree with the others that Nora's story was the best, but 'Moon Shadows' wouldn't be the same without the stories from Gregory, Ryan-Langan, and Willman. They are all great others in their own rite. I am looking forward for the next book in this short story series!
Magic has never been so mystical..........2005-01-20
I am one of those people obsessed with magic and all things mystical so naturally when I came across this book I was extatic. Inside this book are four relatively short stories.
The first story was without doubt my favorite. A werewolf..excuse me,lycan..infected a woman in the Italian mountians between Italy and France and now the woman is trying to cure herself. First, Roberts describes her solitude in a heartbreakingly perfect way, a way in which it seems she is all alone with no one but her dog for comfort. She falls in love with a vet, how perfect, and together they try to cure her. It's a wonderful love story with just enough mystical forces to keep you wanting more.
The other stories were just as great though now I cannot remember the order. The one with the Dark Angel whose family was slayed in the begining, oh my heart. So sad yet sweepingly romantic and rugishly barbaric. The princess has such a big heart and her Dark Angel is the kind of man you want on a winters night...I loved it.
The land on Org sounds like a horrible place doesn't it...but white magic endures, as does love of course...His family was killed by the evil witch, then he was turned down by the queen...and when her beauty and life is stolen, her sister steals his heart...how cute. I love how one minute they hate each other and the next they are in love, even in that horrible place..it's great.
I didn't like the last one so much but it was kind of sweet...I won't go into it since I have more bad things than good to say...but hey, 3 out of 4 were good to me, that earns my stamp of approval.
BW~
What a disappointment!.......2004-11-28
I was very excited when I found this book at the store. I am a huge fan of paranormal and absolutely adore Nora Roberts. Well, Nora's story was the only one that held my interest, and that was even kind of pushing it. The main problem with these books that have multiple stories and authors is that you never get a chance to really get into it when the story is only 70-100 pages. The three other authors were huge disappointments and I can say honestly that I will not be looking for their books in the future. I would definitely not reccomend this book to anyone, and would suggest that you not waste your time.
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- Where Have I Been???
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The Moon's Shadow (The Saga of the Skolian Empire)
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At the age of seventeen the young nobleman named Jaibriol Qox became ruler of a vast galactic empire-- and lost everything he had ever valued.Born of a clandestine liaison between a renegade daughter of the Skolian Imperialate and a scion of the genetically engineered Eubian Traders, Jai Qox grew up in exile, unaware of the powers that coursed through his noble blood. In the waning days of the bloody Radiance War, which ravaged the galaxy, Jai was captured, and returned to the Traders to play a role as a puppet Emperor in their scheme to consolidate their domination of space.Now Jai must walk a razor's edge, to seize the power that is his by birthright, without succumbing to its dark seduction, in order to avert a conflagration which threatens to engulf a thousand worlds.
Customer Reviews:
Where Have I Been???.......2005-06-22
I was recently given a copy of this book, and although I don't normally like to read the middle of a series without reading what lead up to the book first. Let me say I'm glad I made an exception with this book. First, it is well enough written where it mostly works as a stand alone. But moreso that here is an incredible writer that has been around a long time I have never read! Although romance is not my first love (pardon the pun), this succeeds in the same way some C J Cherryh books do, and this book does it better than say Ann McCaffrey (who is the author I think of when Sci Fic and romance are used together). This book is full of characters to love and to hate, plenty of action and introspection. Fast moving and thoughtful. Great book!
An author who is a Physicist/Ballerina, I will definitely be buying more of her books!
An enjoyable read.......2005-05-13
If you are new to The Saga of The Skolian Empire, here is a brief: You are now several thousand years into the future. Humanity has expanded to the stars, and is ruled by three empires. The Allieds on Earth, the Skolians--with their rare and treasured empathic telepaths--, and the Eubians who are called Traders by the others because they trade in slavery (captured Skolians). The Skolians and the Traders have been at war off and on for a very long time. Humanity has changed into variant qualities so diverse that many Eubians (the elite Aristos) have developed a physical attribute which enables them to enjoy adding to their wealthy and hedonistic lives, the torture of telepathic Skolians--what they call transcending. The Eubians don't want to give up this treasure, and the Skolians find it an abhorrence. So you see, that even in this high-tech universe of faster-than-light travel [FTL explained best in The Radiant Seas] the idea of peace is anathema.
In The Moon's Shadow, the oldest son of the unknown and fateful union between the universe's two greatest leaders realizes that he can no longer remain in exile if there is ever to be any hope of peace. It is the end of the Radiant War and both Skolia and Eube have lost their leader. The Kyle Web [instant communication between the stars] is down. The Allieds on Earth are trying to help, but this problem is too big for them. Jai steps to his father's throne in Eube, knowing the price it will cost him. To be constantly surrounded by partially transcending Aristo's is physically painful to Jai. At least being emperor he can claim eccentricity for remaining at a distance. Of course that doesn't last forever. Oh no. Jai quickly uses his telepathy and wit to ascertain which members of his staff are safest to work around. And those members become loyal to him even when they begin to suspect the incredible secret of who his mother might have been.
Jai has more problems than his telepathic vulnerability. Peace talks should being with the Skolian Empire now that Kelric is Imperator. But both civilizations have internal problems that endanger any potential of peace. As the Ruby Dynasty reasserts itself, Jai has to contend with continued assassination attempts from his own military commanders. He finds unusual help when he forces Kelric's old lover to become his empress.
An enjoyable read. Rate it a five out of five. And on a side note, you may wonder--as did I--why the book is named The Moon's Shadow. Well, for starters we need to remember that the author is a very intelligent lady, so the answer (of course) isn't a simple one. [I am constantly amazed that this astrophysicist's fiction isn't boring.] So, in the back of the book, Ms. Asaro has an "Author's Note" on "The Moons of Glory" --that's the planet from where Jai rules the Eubian Empire. In this Note, Ms Asaro explains the astrophysics behind these twelve moons (now she sounds like a scientist) and then she goes on to explain how a moon makes a shadow by its passage between the sun and the planet it orbits, which causes an eclipse. Now none of this really explains the title . . . or does it? Asaro finalizes this Note with a challenge to her readers to figure it out from here. Okay, I accept the challenge. Though she did add that there are multiple explanations, this is what I came up with: In Ascendant Sun, Kelric was the symbol of the sun. So, if Kelric--now the new leader of Skolia--is the sun whose light travels all the way to the planet Glory, well then, Jai is a moon (symbolically) of the Eubian Empire. He isn't yet the center (planet/society) because he's just stepped up to the Carnelian Throne, and ruling an enormous and ancient empire is no easy task--heck, it's nearly impossible! So, if Kelric is the sun, and Jai the moon, then The Moon's Shadow would be the incredible tides and changes that Jai exerts on Eubian society because of his Skolian heritage. --I'd be curious to know what other people come up with....
The Moon's Shadow.......2005-01-06
This is an awsome book. I like the way it starts out with Jai leaving one life and having to face another. Corbal was a tricky surprize for him to overcome. Tarquine, on the other hand, was a mystery that he had to solve before he could truly embrace his new life as Emporer of Eube. Then he made a stand for something greater than all of the characters of this book. Catherine Asaro is as awsome as this Series.
Unexpected, but lacking depth.......2004-06-04
I originally thought I hadn't suffered from not reading any of the previous books in this saga, but now I wonder. Perhaps a number of the characters and events would have had a greater resonance and feel more grounded had I known something about them already.
Essentially this is the story of Jai, who has unwillingly become the Emperor of Eube to save a relative's life and in the hopes of bringing peace to the galaxy. He is young, ethical and idealistic. Unfortunately he is also a "psion" (telepath) in a society where the vast majority of the population are slaves and psions are the lowest of the low.
"The Moon's Shadow" did not develop as I thought it would. I was expecting something along the lines of "Daughter of the Empire", where a novice ruler uses her unorthodox grasp of law and tradition to survive and thrive in her unwanted responsibilities. This book is quite different. Jai does not show much capacity for wisdom or compromise, only ethics. Much of the book is therefore taken up with him stumbling from one crisis to the next, many of them created or prolonged by his refusal to adapt to his new situation and take advice. For me the most significant problem with this book was a certain lack of grounding. Time has passed, but we do not know how Emperor Jai has been spending his time. We are told he is increasingly unpopular, but we do not know with who or precisely why. Everyone, even the hardest characters in the book, who spend time with Jai are won over by him and think him worthy of their loyalty, despite their knowledge of his secrets and behaviour that is strange and weak by the standards of his new society. Too much telling and not enough showing, in other words. I also found the relationship between a very old woman and a very young man hard to take.
But all that aside, I did rather enjoy "The Moon's Shadow". Asaro's style is clear and flowing, and editorial mistakes were at a minimum. The setting is really interesting and the many of the characters and events are appealing.
So - worth reading, but not a stand-out for me.
Mind your manners!.......2004-05-30
Catherine Asaro's "The Moon's Shadow" is the final volume of a quartet within her fabulous Skolian Empire series that tells of the events in the aftermath of the Radiance War. (Newcomers are advised to read "Primary Inversion" and "The Radiant Seas" first.) While the first of these, "Ascendant Sun," was a classic space opera, in "The Quantum Rose" Asaro riffed on the once-high-tech world gone medieval theme, while "Spherical Harmonic" can perhaps best be described as a resurrection myth containing a quantum physics monograph (or perhaps the other way around).
And now in "Shadow," one of the best of the entire series, the author returns to her romantic side--plenty of sex, plenty of space opera. Above all, though, it's a novel of manners. The red-eyed Eubian "Highton" aristocracy speak with indirection and false politeness. The biggest faux pas one of them can make is to say exactly what they mean. And suddenly among them comes their naive and reluctant new young emperor, Jabriol III, who has to grow up and take charge in a hurry (a typical Asaro theme), dealing with potential assassins and dubious allies, all the while trying to start peace negotiations with the Skolians (he's half Skolian himself); more important, all the while trying to figure out what's going on. A tall and complicated order indeed.
Most delicious of all, though, readers are reintroduced to perhaps the most complex character Asaro has ever created, the Eubian finance minister Tarquine Iquar (who fans of the series will remember from "Ascendant Sun"). She's smart, she's tough, she's conflicted. For the second time in the series she appears on the book cover. Despite her age (which of course she doesn't look a bit of), she's not too old to do some growing up and taking charge herself. She knows the language of indirection, and she redirects it her way. She has plenty of secrets of her own. Will she reveal them? Indeed, dear reader, that is for you to discover.
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Shadow Moon (Chronicles of the Shadow War, Book 1)
Chris Claremont
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From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow
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George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow.
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Take your time with this one.......2007-04-13
If you are looking at this book you have probably seen the movie Willow. Let me tell you right now, its quite different. This and all the ones that follow have a great deal of wit BUT you have to take your time with this book, if you're looking for a fast read than this isn't the one to pick up. To get all the nuances that George Lucas and Chris Claremont have enveloped in the entire series be ready to sit back on a snowy or rainy day and relax, to just get lost in the entire world. Its much closer to Lord of the Rings.
Shadow War, Book 1.......2007-01-27
I found this the easiest of the three books in the Trilogy. I liked the plot and it intrigued me enough to make me want to continue to Book II. It wasn't that complicated to follow and the fantastical elements(while confusing at first) began to come clear.
Awesome.......2006-04-03
I'm kinda in a rush, so i wont say a lot, but i personally thought it was a very good book, not the greatest, but good. Oh, and I gues that the books aren't sequels to Willow anymore, because the books, not the movie-just the books, is going to be taken under the title of Star Wars. Its going to officialy be a part of that Galaxy Far, Far Away...
Great Fantasy Novel.......2005-03-13
I saw the movie Willow and when i heard of these i had to read them. They were great additions to the original!
A beginning to the story that had only just begun..........2004-10-30
If you enjoyed Willow, sit down with the Shadow War trilogy, and prepare to see the world we glimpsed in Willow fleshed out - with all the ugliest problems and the most beautiful creatures.
Definitely a darker story than the movie, it nonetheless has more depth, and keeps your attention. I loved the series - even though ***SPOILER*** my two favorite characters from the movie are killed off within the first 50 pages of the first book ***END SPOILER***
That said, when I began this series, I truly thought "Wow - this is nothing like the movie, I think this is going to be a real stinker". Pushing onward, I quickly became consumed by the storyline, and finshed the series in a very short time.
Now my only complaint is that it's over!!
Get through the first 1/3 of the first book, and you'll be hooked. Enjoy!
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- A HARD TIME TO BE A DAKOTA
- once again, Whitson proves she is the best
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Valley of the Shadow (Dakota Moons Series #1)
Stephanie Grace Whitson
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When eighteen-year-old Genevieve LaCroix is sent to live at the Renville Mission to further her education and help the young minister and his wife, she never dreamed that her life would change so quickly. The tension between the settlers and the Sioux warriors begins to mount, and Gen's loyalty is divided between her Sioux family and the new friends she has grown to love at the mission. During the darkest moments of grief and adversity, Gen sees that God's plan has worked in miraculous ways to bring her hope and love for the future. Set in the time of the Dakota Sioux uprising of 1862, Stephanie Whitson has created a powerful and gripping story of hardship, loss, and love.
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A HARD TIME TO BE A DAKOTA.......2001-10-18
Starts with a bang. Can't put it down. Edge of your seat drama featuring missionaries confronting Dakota culture and God's grace working in and through and in spite of them all. Agonize with Simon Dane's years of frustration with a fruitless ministry and his fall from a pedestal to become a mere mortal. Struggle with Genevieve LaCroix as she comes to terms with her French father's thinking, her Indian mother's looks, a white man's God who does not fight back, and the making of a man for Daniel Two Stars. Stephanie Whitson makes you care about the people caught in a gruesome slice of history. Janet Chester Bly, [...]
once again, Whitson proves she is the best.......2001-06-17
Valley of the Shadow is the story of the Dane family, Simon, a man of God who feels led to work with the Dakota Indians, his wife Ellen and two chilren. In a related storyline, Genvieve is the daughter of a French trapper and Dakota Indian who meets the Danes and becomes their friend and later companion after she arrives at their mission. Two Stars is a Dakota Indian who also finds himself with the Danes, but for an entirely different reason than wanting education and spiritual instruction. Central to the story is the Dakota uprising, with Gen and Two Stars especially proving their bravery. As Gen and Two Stars begin to fall in love, events in the story constantly interfere to keep them apart. The conclusion of Valley of the Shadow will make you anxiously await the sequel.
A Historical Romance With A Higher Calling!.......2001-04-11
An engaging tale of Romans 8:28. Stephanie Grace Whitson creates a haunting story of hope in the midst of death, peace in the midst of war, comfort in the midst of loneliness. An encouragement to anyone walking in their own valley of shadows. --Lisa Samson, author of The Church Ladies.
Exciting, dramatic Christian love story.......2001-03-17
Valley of the Shadow, the first book in the Dakota Moons series, is set in a sad time of Indian history, and is an exciting, emotional and mysterious story of missionaries to the Dakota Indians.
Simon and Ellen Dane and their two children are serving as early missionaries. The historical focuses on the good and the bad Indians, Dakota and Sioux and the white man's attempt to reach them with the Gospel.
The central character is a half- breed Dakota girl, Genevieve LaCroix. She is pulled between her loyalties to the whites, the Indians and the missionaries. Whitson very thoroughly depicts the complicated relationship between the white missionaries and the Indians. Land, heritage, religion and culture enters into the clash which results in horrible bloodshed on all sides.
A haunting love story unfolds between Gen (Blue Eyes) and a young, energetic activist Dakota, Two Stars. Fighting to remain a brave and strong warrier, Two Stars becomes a changed man due to the influence of the Christian missionaries. His best friend, Otter, now becomes his arch enemy and is central in the attempt to destroy his future with Blue Eyes.
Central to the books' violence and heartbreak is the great Minnesota Sioux Uprising.Turncoats are common among both Indian and white and survival depends on not only age and phyical strength, location and weapons, but whom you trust and who trusts you.
A beaded necklace with a cross in the middle keeps reminding Gen of her Indian heritage and binds her to the handsome Dakota warrior, Two Stars. However, Gen and her 2 charges are captured by unfriendly Indians. Two Stars risks his life repeatedly for the whites, the good Indians and for his love, Blue Eyes (Gen).
A fast moving love story that survives the impossible suddenly has the bottom drop out and leaves the reader in tears - hoping....and waiting for Book 2 in this series, "Edge of the Wilderness."
Can't wait for the sequel!.......2001-02-10
Beautiful Genevieve LaCroix is eighteen years old when her father brings her to Renville mission in Minnesota to receive an education from Rev. Samuel and Ellen Dane, the white missionaries struggling in their ministry to the Dakota in that area. Daughter of a French nobleman and granddaughter of a valiant Dakota warrior, Gen is frustrated by Rev. Dane's unspoken inferences that all things Dakota are "bad." Mrs. Whitson weaves together the strands of Gen's discovery of faith, her love for Two Stars, a Dakota warrior (and his separate journey to faith), and Rev. Dane's spitiual odyssey as he learns to reach out to the Dakota with love rather than pride against the backdrop of the Minnesota Sioux Uprising of 1862 and the year or so preceeding it. Gen, Ellen, Rev. Dane, and Two Stars each have their own path through the Valley of the Shadow; and this tale takes the reader along with each of them as they suffer and triumph. This story is told with great sensitivity and respect for the Native Americans who were defrauded of their lands to allow the great rush for cheap land. Valley of the Shadow is a gripping tale on its own; but reading Mrs. Whitson's excerpt from the sequel at the end of the book makes me more than anxious to read Book 2 of the Dakota Moons Series!
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