Return to Reality
The Tale of Shrew - The Shade of Highfall
Escorting the prince’s funeral cortège,
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Return to Reality
Escorting the prince’s funeral cortège, Shrew finds herself standing at a monument known as the Tiel Cross, the very place from where her mother disappeared many years ago. It disturbs her and as she quickly departs, she is confronted by strange objects in the sky and beams of light bending unnaturally. The next thing she knows, she wakes up in a hospital bed. Suddenly Shrew is thrown into an alien world and is suspicious of everyone. Heralded as unique in this new world, she has to learn who she can trust. If anyone. Guided only by her own instincts and communications from the mystical fey world, she has to travel through time and space to try and find her way home.
What readers say about the book🧐
Mark O'Dell continues the story of Shrew. A strange light accompanied by a loud sound flies over the funeral procession of the sylvan Prince Cendil. Shortly after, there is something that disrupts the procession. Believing she has seen someone in the shadows of the trees, Shrew attempts to attack the person when a bright light flashes. Shrew awakens in the 21st century and has been assigned a task to save humanity from extinction. This book is intriguing from start to finish. Each revelation kept the book flowing with suspense and the ending was unpredictable. This is an excellent sequel to the Shade of Highfall. Be prepared to keep tissues nearby for several emotional scenes.
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About the Author →
Mark O'Dell
Mark O’Dell was born in Great Yarmouth on the east coast of
England. Following military service and education at various
universities, he now works as a scientist in a leading science and
engineering company.