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Summon the Shadows

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Eva Marie's series is fabulous. I couldn't wait to find the time to read the next page. I fell in love with Katie and hope there are plans to read more of her. Eva Marie's 3 books in this series is filled with exciting plot twists, suspense, and drew me closer to the Lord, plus making me even more appreciative of my wonderful husband. These books are delightful!

Once more Eva Marie Everson and G.W. Francis Chadwick put together a best seller in this story of Katie and her struggle to keep her faith and continue living life even while not knowing if her husband is dead or alive. In the end, it leaves you waiting anxiously for the next book in the series.
I have actually been given the privilege of reading the first three chapters of Shadows of Light, book 3, and I can honestly say it promises not to disappoint!! You won't want to miss this one!

Couldn't keep this one to myself. I read it and immediately passed it on to a friend. : ) She also loved it. Gritty, real, and powerful.

Everson and Chadwick have once again written a suspense-filled drama in their sequel, Summon the Shadows. Their behind the scenes look at a world unknown to most Christians evoke a predictable variety of emotions: anger, disgust, pity, compassion, hopefulness-while they weave yet another unpredictable fiction plot. The haunting question throughout the book keeps the reader hoping for an answer at the end: "What REALLY happened to Ben, Katie's beloved husband? Is he really dead? Clues say "maybe not," but reality says, "probably so." Will the three call girls ever make it in the "real" world? Can Katie hold out and hold on to the inner strength and faith she has found? You may have to wait until the very end to get any glimmer of an answer to those questions. Which opens the door to yet another sequel......

Engaging! Compelling! Riviting! Three words that describe the progression I felt while reading Shadow of Dreams and its sequel, Summon the Shadows. Eva Marie Everson and G.W.Francis Chadwick have written two books that engage all five senses. I can see the descriptions on the page. I can hear the intensity of emotion in the dialogue. I can feel the suspense as I walk with the characters down the path of twists and turns to the plot. The books are a compelling read. I want to know whether and how Katie and her mom are going to reunite after so many
years, in Shadow of Dreams. How is Katie going to pass on her gift of redemption to three waifs of the seamy underworld in
Summon the Shadows. How will Katie balance the many feelings and needs of navigating the corporate world with her hope against hope that her husband, Ben, survived the car bomb and waits somewhere to reunite with her? I was rivited to the plot development both because the storyline was so believable and real, and also because the authors so deftly wove in character responses to our national, 9-11 tragedy. The themes of personal redemption, sacrifice, and blessing through adversity are expertly conveyed. While each book is a stand-alone suspense thriller, together they are two-thirds of a trilogy that will endear Katie Webster and her cohorts to both the Christian and secular reader for many years to come. Bring on Book 3!

This second book in the series shows that Everson and Chadwick have the potential to develop into top writers in the thriller genre. They also create characters that live in the real world-often the gritty side of the real world. If you're looking for a book of twists and turns and you're never sure where the story is going next, this is the book for you.

Okay, Eva Marie Everson, you've left me wondering and I'm ready for the next book. Keep writing!

SUMMON THE SHADOWS is a 'must read' and an exciting follow-up to SHADOW OF DREAMS. Everson and Chadwick have woven through this expertly written novel a believeable story of mystery and faith. I was unable to put it down and when completing it, counting the days for book number 3 to be released. Katies friendships, care and compassion for her friends while she struggles with her own heartbreaking circumstances shows how faith can keep one moving forward and is heartwarming. The characters are very real and I found myself involved with the daily comings and goings of each of them as the plot thickened. A great story which keeps one wondering what the outcome will be.

Everson and Chadwick have done it again! They've created a story of suspense and intrigue. I already liked Katie so much from Shadow of Dreams. She is smart, savvy and committed to doing the "right thing" regardless of her circumstances. I love the subtle, but strong message of faith and hope. Everson and Chadwick allow Katie to develop her gifts and her talents while helping others to develop theirs. I certainly hope these authors are hard at work on their next book- so many of us want to know more about Ben (Katie's missing husband)! Thanks for a summer page turner; it was grand!

Against the backdrop of a plush hotel and a sleasy girlie club, the authors paint a believable story of courage and survival that will tug your heart, send shivers up your spine, and spark your imagination. You'll find yourself caring about Candy and liking Vickey at the same time you're despising Sharkey and becoming suspicious of Zane and Zandra. But don't be surprised if from cover to cover you keep changing your mind, all the while wondering about Ben.