From the Shadows

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Summary: The distant past and the key to the future
Review: A portrait from the distant past holds the key to the future. A new technology holds both a promise and a danger. Four strangers are on intersecting courses. At that most critical moment of their lives they face a dark and sinister force. These threads weaving an intricate tale of humor and suspense as two teenage prodigies, a network news reporter, and the mysterious creator of this new technology race toward their destiny.

A Norwegian technology company, the GundTech Corporation, lead by an enigmatic genius, has developed a world-shattering computer networking technology surpassing every conventional technique known or any believed to be possible, threatening the underpinning of the computer industry. This new technology promises to change the very foundations of modern society and revolutionize facets of everyday life from communications to entertainment and education. It is the later that starts two teenage computer fanatics, Cameron and Rosa, on a journey of self discovery and places them at the focal point of events that will determine the destiny of GundTech, the mysterious genius behind it, and the holographic technology he has developed.

The reader cannot help but be captivated by this young couple. Having been chosen as two of a very few select group of candidates to participate in the GundTech academy, Cameron and Rosa attain national celebrity status and must deal with this as well their struggle with the difficulties facing every young fifteen year old. At the same time they must face the challenges of their fame and notoriety as they move into the secretive world of this computer technology giant.

KB Shaw has crafted an engaging science fiction novel. FROM THE SHADOWS, first engages the reader in the lives of Cameron and Rosa while at the same time foreshadowing the conflict revealed as this exceptional couple journey into the inner workings of GundTech and its holographic networking technology. The author cunningly brings the reader along this odyssey, providing captivating detail and suspense to the end.

Even though this novel is aimed at the young adult audience, it has appeal for a broad spectrum of science fiction fans. It has particular appeal to those adult science fiction readers seeking a new and interesting perspective on the future of computer technology and internet communications. I highly recommend this novel.

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Summary: From the Shadows by KB Shaw
Review: As a former English teacher and a bookseller, I would highly recommend this book not only to young adults but adults of all ages who enjoy an "intelligent" mystery. It's the kind of book, in my bookselling days, I would have loved to hand to a person and say, "I think you'll really enjoy this one."

As we follow Cameron and Rosa, two very believable fifteen-year olds, through their adventures in the present, past and future, we are constantly wondering, right from page one, how do all the pieces fit together? Mr. Shaw does not disappoint us as the ending brings us full circle with a dramatic finish. He also has the ability to bring the reader directly into the scene with excellent descriptions.

I think young readers will enjoy the unfolding relationship between Cameron and Rosa, each strong characters in their own right, with their interactions being both humerous and realistic. Although the basis of the book is technology, the average reader will not become lost as we are skillfully guided thruogh the potential danger of technology gone awry through a good plot and characters we care about. The human element is definitely present.

Often the best sign of a good book is not wanting it to end, or wanting to know even more at the end. "What happens next?" I felt this way and would love to read a sequel to see what these characters do with their new-found technology in the 21st century, as well as the continuation of their relationship.

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Summary: A real page turner
Review: I thought this book was great from the very first chapter. It was hard to put the book down, the author held my interest all the way until the end. The characters were easy to relate to and understand.

Though this book may have been directed more towards young adults, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in science fiction, suspense and humor.

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Summary: A real page turner
Review: Mr Shaw takes an age old subject and adds a twist that will keep young and old alike turning the pages. I can't wait for more!

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Summary: Could not put it down
Review: Shaw has written a relevant and compelling story. In the tradition of Harry Potter and Ender Wiggin, we see a child prodigy. Only this time there is a twist. The prodigy is all grown up. Shaw brilliantly weaves technology, humor, and romance into a hip, age-blind novel. Unlike Harry Potter, most of Shaw's world is realistic and possible. Children will be able to relate to Cameron and Rosa. As Cameron and Rosa learn not only life leasons but history lessons so will the reader. Shaw has a winner here.

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Summary: Could not put it down
Review: Shaw has written a relevant and compelling story. In the tradition of Harry Potter and Ender Wiggin, we see a child prodigy. Only this time there is a twist. The prodigy is all grown up. Shaw brilliantly weaves technology, humor, and romance into a hip, age-blind novel. Unlike Harry Potter, most of Shaw's world is realistic and possible. Children will be able to relate to Cameron and Rosa. As Cameron and Rosa learn not only life leasons but history lessons so will the reader. Shaw has a winner here.