Ellie The Shadow Man

This is the story of Ellie Crowther, a spirited and original woman who becomes a painter of distinction. But her canvases continue to be haunted by an elusive presence she thinks of as her shadow man. Told in five parts, each concentrating on a significant period of her life, it ranges from the 1950s when, as a girl, she lived in a YWCA hostel with her mother, to her twenties when she lives on a commune in Nelson, through to middle age, as she raises a son and becomes a painter. Ellie begins her journey into adulthood alert to its disappointments but also discovering her talents and passions. As the story progresses, Ellie comes to understand and eventually make peace with her shadow man. Also available as an eBook

Ellie is fourteen and lives with her mother at the Woburn hostels in Lower Hutt. There is much she doesn't understand - about men and love and sex, especially. She begins her journey into adulthood alert to its disappointments but also finding talents and passions - and enough love - to sustain and enrich her in unexpected ways. Ellie becomes a painter of distinction, however her canvases are haunted by a presence she thinks of as her shadow man.

When seventeen-year-old Jorie picks the wrong corpse to scavenge from the Ice Flats, she and Cody, a gentle Southern boy, find themselves at the center of a centuries-old secret.

In the heart of modern-day London, where the prestigious art world intersects with the city's shadowy underworld, renowned detective Eleanor "Ellie" Sinclair and her partner, Inspector Daniel "Danny" Morgan, find themselves drawn into a tangled web of mystery and obsession. A series of daring art thefts have left the city's elite collectors reeling, and the crimes are so meticulously executed that they seem to defy all logic. As Ellie and Danny delve deeper into the investigation, a pattern emerges – the stolen masterpieces are all connected to Julian Marlowe, a enigmatic artist from the early 20th century whose works have been lost to time for decades. Whispers abound that these pilfered paintings hold the key to locating Marlowe's greatest and most infamous creation, the cursed masterpiece known as "The Shadow in the Frame." This haunting work of art was said to drive its viewers to the brink of madness before vanishing into thin air, much like its creator, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances long ago. Enter Sebastian Grey, a charming and elusive art thief whose very existence seems to taunt Ellie and Danny at every turn. But Sebastian is no ordinary criminal – he is an aficionado with a profound knowledge of art history and an insatiable hunger for the thrill of the chase. His daring heists are not motivated by greed or fame, but by a personal mission to uncover the truth about Marlowe and his final, enigmatic work. As the detectives pursue Sebastian through a labyrinth of clues hidden within the stolen paintings, they find themselves navigating the treacherous waters of the art world, where corrupt dealers, obsessive collectors, and deadly rivals lurk in every shadow. The lines between hunter and prey blur, and Sebastian becomes an unlikely ally as they confront a far more formidable foe – a powerful secret society determined to keep Marlowe's final work, and its dark secrets, buried forever.

“A dark and scrumptious treat.”—Alexandra Ivy A darkness looms over humankind, lurks in mirrors, blurs boundaries—a twilight world ruled by powerful mage Houses. . . It is bleeding into our world, bringing with it banshees, wraiths, fae from the twisting forests of Twilight. But Eleanor Russo’s problem is a very different kind of phenomenon. Her dark mirror image is a wild thing, willfully seducing the very man Ellie hoped could help her... Dr. Cam Kalamos has devoted his career to exploring the boundaries between this world and Twilight. But nothing could prepare him for the mischief and mayhem of a soul split in two... As Ellie and Cam explore their deepest desires and barely escape with their lives, there is only one certainty: Trusting in shadows is a dangerous game. Includes the novellas “Shadow Touch,” “Shadow Play” and “Shadow Hunt,” plus the never before published “Shadow Burn.” “FIVE STARS! Unforgettable…don’t forget to breathe.” —Huntress Reviews on Shadow Bound “The sexual tension is palpable. A stand-out page turner.” —RT Book Reviews on Fire Kissed "If dark adult fairy tales appeal to you, you should definitely check this series out” —Fiction Vixen on Shadowman

“I love this book.” —Christine Feehan The incomparable C.L. Wilson brings her phenomenal Tairen Soul novels to Avon Books! Lady of Light and Shadows is the second book in the epic romantic adventure that combines sweeping fantasy with breathtaking paranormal romance. USA Today and New York Times bestseller C. L. Wilson continues the stirring, magical romance of Ellysetta, the woodcutter’s beautiful daughter, and the tormented Fey King Rain, as darkness rises up all around them, determined to destroy their love and their world.

Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities. One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions. When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is all that stands in his way. To race him to the ruins—and avoid being violently disposed of—she needs the help of maverick surveyor Adam Bates, a snake-wrangling rogue who can’t seem to keep his dratted shirt on. But there’s more than Ellie’s scholarly reputation (and life) on the line. Her enemies aren’t just looters. They’re after an arcane secret rumored to lie in the heart of the ruins, a mythical artifact with a power that could shake the world. Between stealing trousers, plummeting over waterfalls, and trying not to fall in love with her machete-wielding partner, will Ellie be able to stop the oracle of a lost empire from falling into the wrong hands? Empire of Shadows is the first book in the Raiders of the Arcana series, rip-roaring historical fantasy adventures perfect for fans of Romancing the Stone and The Mummy. "Sassy banter and sizzling romantic tension sparkle throughout the fast-paced action ... Fans of Indiana Jones-style historical fantasies will be eager for the next adventure." - Booklist of the American Library Association "A feminist, anti-colonialist tour-de-force, a pulse-pounding adventure tale, and a compelling, spirited romance all in one." - Charlotte English, author of the House of Werth series "A page-turning historical fantasy romp ... Adam Bates somehow becomes more attractive with every extra layer of dirt." - Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul

For a parent and a community, there is no greater loss than the death of a child. This was the nightmare that Ellie Lane's parents endured seven years ago in the enchanted land of the Cherokees deep in the Smoky Mountains. Then the miracle occurred. Seven years after her death, Ellie returns. Her still-grieving parents confront fear, superstition, and suspicion as Ellie begins her new life, the second life she has somehow been given. In a world where people are divided by the contradictions of skepticism and fanaticism, science and religion wage war to claim the answers. Cults are born to worship the young girl as a deity. Legends and apocalyptic visions come to life. Celestial signs portend that something beyond comprehension is coming. A rough beast to end all days? Ancient astronauts in chariots of fire? Winged seraphs strumming harps of gold? Does Ellie's return mean a new beginning for mankind - or its end?

Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many more Longlisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book Awards After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can’t explain what’s going on and he’s scared that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man’s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there’s nowhere left to hide?