In the Ghost's Shadow by Clifton Brown follows Brick and Tish, two college students who find love and solidarity while working on a life-changing project. Their united journeys bring them into contact with an unknown cosmic plane, the Akashic Field, a place that connects the very fabric of chaos and creation. Brick and Tish's adventures catapult them into the mysterious playing field of their teacher, Professor Brennan, and her overzealous twin sister, Zindriya, who are both determined to use Brick for different reasons. Along the way, Brick and Tish have to come to terms with newfound supernatural abilities, secret organizations, and startling revelations that will change their lives forever. Will they become the heroes the world desperately needs, or are they destined to become villains who usher in a new age of terror?
In the Ghost's Shadow by Clifton Brown is an exciting introduction to The Shadow Core Saga. Highly entertaining and addictively intriguing, this novel is the lavish literary feast that every romantic fantasy fan daydreams about. Danger, suspense, shocking enigmas, and romance abound within its chapters. Even long after completing this book, readers will be captivated by the resilience of the chivalrous Brick and his irresistible love interest, Tish. One of Brown’s greatest strengths is his capacity to evoke setting and mood with each vivid line he constructs. Brick and Tish's dynamic journey—and the ever-present sense of dread and secrecy they confront—are depicted in a way that feels genuine and immersive.
The storyline is reflective and does a great job of illuminating their struggles and growth while keeping you on the edge of your seat as you traverse their world. There is no doubt in my mind that this novel will charm every romance fantasy lover.
