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Small town farm girl and smuggler’s apprentice, Medora, has a hidden past that she doesn’t remember or even know existed. In the Southern Kingdom, forces of evil are rampaging across the land and when tragedy strikes at home, Medora leaves vowing to seek vengeance.

Amidst the chaos of a raging rebellion, she travels across the vast Southern Kingdom, joining forces with the attractive Captain Larken and his band of warriors. Forced to face the horrors brought about by meddling in the affairs of the God of Shadows and Death, Medora’s past slowly reveals itself and making her question everything she has ever known.

As she juggles countless choices and dire consequences, will she ultimately choose to let go of her vengeance and accept her new responsibilities, or doom the future of the Mortal Realm forever?

For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. Melinda Grounds’ debut novel, A Shimmer in the Shadows, weaves an epic coming of age tale full of betrayal and set amidst the backdrop of a breathtaking fantasy world being overtaken by darkness and rebellion.

call for beta readers, ARC Team, and street team!

  • BETA READERS will receive the rough, unedited, unpublished book in exchange for developmental feedback and reporting of errors.
  • eARC (Advanced Review eCopy) READERS will receive the unpublished (still slightly unedited) book in exchange for an honest review.
  • STREET TEAM MEMBERS will receive promotional materials (digital book cover reveal, social media mockups and pre-made captions, etc.) for them to share across the internet platforms they use.
  • INCENTIVE! If you are selected for all 3, I’ll mail you a SIGNED PAPERBACK of my book (U.S. only) once it’s available!

**Must be 18+ to participate.

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