Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Cast in Shadow

This is the 1st book in the Chronicles of Elantra series by Michelle Sagara.

Book Blurb:

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered -- and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin.…

Since then, she's learned to read, she's learned to fight and she's become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and the immortal Barrani, she's made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth.

But children are once again dying, and a dark and familiar pattern is emerging. Kaylin is ordered back into Nightshade with a partner she knows she can't trust, a Dragon lord for a companion and a device to contain her powers -- powers that no other human has. Her task is simple -- find the killer, stop the murders…and survive the attentions of those who claim to be her allies!

This book is another departure from my usual read. We have Lion people, Hawk people, beautiful and deadly people, Dragon people - and humans, all living in the same place - trying to get along.

Politics, police, everyday citizens and killers.

I very much enjoyed this book and the Kaylin character. She could be 'every woman'. Trying to overcome a less than perfect childhood - trying to make something of herself and her future.

I look forward to the rest of the series. :)

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

M

Chronicles of Elantra

1. Cast in Shadow (2005)
2. Cast in Courtlight (2006)
3. Cast In Secret (2007)
4. Cast In Fury (2008)
5. Cast in Silence (2009)
Cast in ShadowCast in CourtlightCast In SecretCast In Fury
Cast in Silence

7 comments:

Amy C said...

I have the first three books in this series. ANother blogger friend reads them also. I need to get started on it!

Anna said...

This is a series that's been on my list for ages. I'm gonna get to it some day.

Michelle Greathouse said...

Amy,

This first book was a really good read. I'm hoping that the rest of the series will give me more back story on the main characters.

Anna,

I don't think you'll be disappointed when you get around to it. :)

M

SciFiGuy said...

One of my fav series. Glad you liked it. Hope you review the next ones too.

Michelle Greathouse said...

Thanks Doug. :)

Amy C said...

I decided to start Cast in Shadow today :).

Michelle Greathouse said...

Amy,

I hope you like it. :) I can't wait for your thoughts on it.

M