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Summary: Great futuristic romance
Review: SHADOWER Sabin Travers has seen the dregs of the universe so ending up in a hellhole on Giza is not much of a change for the bounty hunter while waiting for repairs to his ship. What is a shocker is the elegant looking woman at the other end of the bar. A planet like this dump only houses tired rejects servicing the lowlifes that frequent places like this. However, he ends up interceding when she becomes embroiled in a bar fight after she is accused of cheating during a game of chance. Moriah needs to leave Giza in order to complete her smuggling mission. She sneaks on board his ship only to learn that her "host" is helping the Shielders stop from getting annihilated. Both have immediate needs to assist large populations that apparently place Moriah and Sabin in conflict as to time and place. Also adding to the quandary is that Moriah and Sabin are falling in love with one another. Catherine Spangler's previous novel, SHIELDER, garnered several awards as a highly regarded futuristic romance. Ms. Spangler returns to that same setting with the exciting, tense-laden SHADOWER. The story line never eases up due to the apparent opposing objectives of the strong lead characters. However, what makes this tale a triumph similar to its predecessor is the audience can see and hear the heartbeats of these worlds like Giza, which in turn, provides an authentic feel to a wonderful science fiction romance. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Shadower
Review: this book is great, cant wate for book 3 to come out.
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Summary: A book that makes you say, "Ahhhhhh....."
Review: This book is one of those really great finds that don't expect, but you remember forever! It's got all the things that make a book great: a terrific, sexy, heroic man; a strong, sexy, resilient woman; a love affair that is literally out of this world. And in addition to all that, it's got whole new worlds that the author makes feel very real. And secondary characters that will make you laugh out loud! This book is a funny, sexy, romp one minute, then a deep, meaningful life lesson the next. I couldn't put it down, and recommend it to everyone, no matter what your reading tastes!
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Summary: Disappointing entry in series.
Review: This review is kind of hard for me to write since I spent quite a while finding a used copy of this book since it seems to be out of print. I genuinely enjoyed Shielder and Shamara but Shadower was just not up to par with the other two books in the series. While Sabin seemed true to his character portrayal in the other two books, Moriah came off so wrong that I just about stopped reading half way through because I just couldn't get over how whiney and narrow-minded Moriah was and how she just automatically assumed the worst about Sabin every single time as compared to the fun-loving and strong woman she was in the other two books. Yes, bad things had happened to her in her life and she would have been traumatized but for someone to continue to live in the past like she was just didn't appeal at all. Sabin went out of his way to be good and kind to her, especially after he found out what had happened and Moriah just kept coming off with her nasty attitude and erroneous assumptions even though all evidence to the contrary did not support her ideas. I will continue to read Ms. Spangler's books because I enjoyed her other ones but if this had been the first book by her I had ever read I would never have read another. If you want to read the entire series, then by all means find a copy of this book and read it to satisfy your curiosity about the back story to Sabin and Moriah, but just don't expect Moriah to be like the character portrayed in Shielder and Shamara.
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Summary: SHADOWER reviewed by Katherine, Ballston Book House Review
Review: Where do you hide in a galaxy that is ruled by Controllers? Controllers are far reaching beings that can dominate your very life for their own purposes. In a time where no place is safe and no one can be trusted comes this tale of two people determined to do anything to ensure the survival of those that mean the most to them. This includes breaking all of the rules. Sabin, introduced to us in the 1998 award-winning tale "Shielder", is a darkly dangerous, outrageously sensual, futuristic bounty hunter on a personal mission to capture the ever-elusive Moriah. She stole his ship and then his heart so tracking her down and bringing her to heel offers rewards that defy the imagination. Moriah, a fiery beauty with a spirit to match, will do whatever it takes to survive and overcome the demons that plague her soul. This includes stealing Sabin's ship to accomplish her desperate and dangerous smuggling mission. She knows the rules and is willing to risk her life, for if she is successful, it will guarantee a easier life for the small mismatched group of women that she calls family. Award winning author and writing sensation, Catherine Spangler fans the fire then feeds the flames of passion in "Shadower". She expertly tells a tale of a dangerous cat and mouse game full of gutsy moves, calculated risks and raw sensuality. Sabin and Moriah ignite the pages of this book with their battle of wills and ultimately, their surrender. If you love engaging Sci-fi romantic adventure, don't miss this opportunity to sample Ms. Spanglers finest work to date.
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