A dark fantasy full of nighttime terrors
Born to aristocracy, Ada will marry and never want for anything, except freedom. An unearthly visitor and a series of seemingly supernatural events unexpectedly deliver her from the mundane. But no one could have predicted the darkness that comes with it. Taken in and raised by a secret society, Ada is groomed as an assassin. As she comes of age, she must become a predator, targeting members of the very nobility to which she was born... or try to escape. But if she leaves, she risks the lives of the two she loves most... her adopted sister... and her captor.
Reviews
"The supernatural elements will keep the reader guessing, wondering what's truly happening and how it will all unfold. Throughout the fantasy elements, we also see a journey that questions norms and values, explores the idea and values of freedom, and dives into what it truly means to be human." -The Historical Fiction Company
"Fieler pits British Victorian propriety against a dark secret society, blending steampunk flash with nighttime terrors in this riveting, genre-melding fantasy. An adult Coraline on steroids, highly recommended!" -Lenore Hart, Shirley Jackson Award finalist, author of The Night Bazaar Venice and The Raven's Bride
"Adventurous, clever, unique, and compelling. Shadow Runner weaves a fantastic tale that will leave you enchanted, entertained, and eager for more." -Tara C. Allred, award-winning author of The Other Side of Quiet
". . . a chess game of a novel, set in a steampunk world balanced between the white squares of a familiar Victorian world and the black squares of techno-fantasy. Bravo!" -Samuel Peralta, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestseller and creator of The Future Chronicles
About K.J. Fieler
iWIC: What inspired you to write?
I write because it allows me to live in the worlds and meet the characters in my head. Writing also allows me to have conversations with people I have never, and possibly will never meet, some of whom have not yet been born.
iWIC: Who or what most inspired you in life?
It's tough to pick a single person, but at the top of that list is my husband. He doesn't believe in no-win situations. His philosophy can be summed up as "If you haven't found "yes" then you haven't imagined all the possibilities.
iWIC: What do you hope to inspire in your readers?
I hope readers find themselves in Ada: in her tenacity, her refusal to embrace the darkness even when that would have been the easier choice.
iWIC: Is there a story behind this new book series?
Ada’s life mirrors my own, except that her circumstances are placeholders for less glamorous—and slightly less traumatic—real-life events. I was never abducted by criminals, but I have faced situations that challenged my moral fiber. She's braver and smarter than I could ever hope to be. She's the "me" I wish to be
Bio
K.J. Fieler is an author and bibliophile. She earned her first bylines as a stringer/humor columnist in newspapers and magazines in North Florida and Rockwall, Texas. Those connections led to an unintended career as a publicist to authors. Her short story, Loyalty, is headed for the moon via the Lunar Codex project. Technically a Florida resident, Fieler spends most of the year traveling the country with her husband, Ric, and blogging from their Airstream at various national parks.
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