REVIEWS
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“One of the most unique and intriguing young adult worlds to appear in ages... blends role-playing games, magic, a hint of anime, and two worlds full of magic in a roller-coaster ride of intrigue and adventure. This is a series with wide appeal...”
—David Niall Wilson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Deep Blue, Heart of a Dragon, and Stargate Altantis: Brimstone -------------------------------- “Like the characters in this imaginative novel, you too will be spirited away by Shadowind. A fast-paced, thrilling tale, this is recommended reading for adventure lovers of all ages.” —Bruce Scivally, author of Batman on Film & Television -------------------------------- “Miller has painstakingly crafted a collective mythos that is as exciting as it is perilous. Even the most casual readers will find themselves thrust into the terror of Shadowind, sharing the thrills with a huge rush of adrenaline. I eagerly await the next book in the series.” —Wayne Allen Sallee, coauthor of With Wounds Still Wet -------------------------------- “Fantasy, action, and philosophy combine in this page-turning new book. L.A. Miller’s young adult novel is a compelling and thought-provoking thriller that will appeal to a wide variety of readers.” —Mia Wood, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy, Pierce College |
“Explosive action… The writing is great… His entire book is very original… and I can’t wait for the next one!”
—Sam Hartman, Readers Favorite -------------------------------- “This is a page-turner YA adventure story that sweeps the reader up into a fantasy world inhabited only by teens, cyborg animals, ghostly creatures, and a deadly, evil, role-playing video game—all leading to a quest reminiscent of an earlier quest for a ring, and just as irresistible.” —George McNeill, author of The Plantation and Rafaella -------------------------------- “I only wish there had been more great tales like L.A. Miller’s when I was a young reader.” —David Fulmer, winner of the Shamus Award, author of Chasing the Devil’s Tail, The Blue Door, and Rampart Street -------------------------------- “L.A. Miller has created a colorful, alternate world where a teenage brother and sister team must survive while searching for their parents, who have suddenly gone missing. A hostile environment full of big, scary, mechanical monsters and getting sucked into a computer program are just some of the challenges they face. Miller’s descriptions of the new reality in which his compelling characters awake are vivid, and the dialogue is entertaining and engaging throughout. This first book in a new YA series is sure to enthrall young readers for generations to come.” —Charlene Keel, coauthor of The Tracks: Dark Territory, author of The Tracks: Ghost Crown |
“Kids will love L.A. Miller’s delightful, action-filled cyber fantasy. Besides providing experience with exotic dimensions, Miller seamlessly meshes moral considerations into the story, including the benefits of cooperation and the evil of bullying.”
—James Bankes, retired school administrator, contributor to Highlights for Children and Cobbleston -------------------------------- “With Harry Potter officially retired, Miller, using a quick pace and fun anecdotes, has stepped up to the plate and hit this one out of the proverbial ballpark.” —Max Bain, author of Loser’s Serendipity -------------------------------- “Miller’s thriller weaves nonstop action with an exceptional storyline in which teens and preteens overcome terrors that would level adults. The suspense starts on page one and doesn’t stop, taking both characters and readers on an exciting and sometimes amusing trip though the unknown. Forced to adjust to a strange new world outside and within their computer, these kids present real-life lessons on how love for family and friends, perseverance, and courage can lead to victory. Hollywood should come calling for Quests of Shadowind.” —Barbara Bendall, former TV producer -------------------------------- “In this rollicking cyber adventure, teens explore a parallel world where computer fantasy and suburban reality collide. Heart-stopping action and intricate plotting will keep YA readers enthralled—and may even captivate their old-fashioned, analog parents.” —Thomas Hauck, author of Pistonhead |
