Fire and Shadow
By
Imogen Howson
Don’t read this if you’re afraid of the dark…
Whilst looking at the books available from Drollerie Press, I was intrigued by an excerpt from this novella. The author has created terrifying beings – the Shadows lurking in the dark, gloomy forests and swamps of a mythical village. Fear and hopelessness pervade the isolated community, until the day the eighteen-year-old Fern discovers her abilities as a fire-starter. Can her newfound talent help defeat them? She also discovers a fascinating young magician but it definitely isn’t love at first sight…
Imogen Howson combines fantasy and romance in this gothic novella and her characters are attractive and engaging. I enjoyed the story very much and I’m sure it will appeal to adults and teenagers alike. The cover is lovely and perfectly reflects the book’s atmospheric setting.
Just remember to keep the lights on when it starts to go dark - and stay away from the Shadows…
Heather Parker
Heather is a new author at Drollerie Press who was kind enough to let us know how much she enjoyed Imogen Howson’s Fire and Shadow. Watch for Heather’s funny and charming novel Middlewitch, coming soon. In the meantime, check out her author page.
