Long ago, the world was saved. The key to destruction was hidden. Now it is back-concealed in a young girl.
Griffin's Shadow continues the adventure of Jelena, a mixed race outcast raised as a servant who has found a new home among the elves. But her peaceful life is shattered as war looms and the power of the Nameless One grows. Set amidst shocking betrayals and uneasy alliances, hers is a story of courage and enduring love in the face of adversity.
ABOUT THE SERIES
This series chronicles the life of Jelena, a young girl in search of her heritage. Her journey takes her on an adventure of magic, danger, and most startling of all?true love. Will Jelena and Ashinji's love be strong enough to stand against evil? Or will the ultimate sacrifice be required to save their world? Find out in this sweeping epic of the award winning Griffin's Daughter Trilogy.
AWARDS
The first book in the series, Griffin's Daughter, won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best First Fiction from the Independent Book Publishers Association.
PRAISE FOR GRIFFIN'S DAUGHTER TRILOGY
"In her sequel to Griffin's Daughter and the second title in her trilogy, Moore introduces a deeper conflict on a grand scale. Her strong male and female characters and their abiding feelings of love and honor bring a sense of true heroism to their struggles against their obstacles." ? Library Journal
"Moore's narrative drive and suspenseful plot twists will leave readers eager for the conclusion to this intricate and appealing tale" ? Publishers Weekly
"A likeable set of characters who showed heart and an engaging story. Readers new to fantasy who like Feist and the Mallorean would like this too?I would recommend it accordingly." ? Janny Wurts, author of The Wars of Light and Shadow
"Moore's debut novel earned her the Ben Franklin Award for Best First Fiction and it's easy to see why...For those who enjoy a good, well written fantasy, pick up a copy of Griffin's Daughter." ? Todd A. Fonseca, author of The Time Cavern
"This is the opening tale of what looks to be a great epic fantasy. Fantasy fans who read this author's first published tale will demand Moore adventures in the Soldaran Empire and beyond." ? Harriet Klausner, #1 Ranked Amazon Reviewer
BOOKS IN THE GRIFFIN'S DAUGHTER SERIES
Griffin's Daughter
Griffin's Shadow
Griffin's Destiny
Autorentext
Leslie Ann is the author of four published novels, including the IBPA award-winning epic fantasy Griffin's Daughter Trilogy, and her latest, Skein of Fates, Book One of the Nuetierra Chronicles, winner of the 2022 Book Fest Award for Best Fantasy Novel.
She is the past Vice President of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society and a member of Costumers Guild West. She has appeared at numerous conventions and conferences as a panelist, speaking about her own works, the creative and business aspects of writing, cosplay, and fandom in general. She lives with her husband, novelist and screenwriter Aaron Mason in sunny Southern California.
REVIEWS:
"Leslie Ann Moore's Skein of Fates is an exciting start to a new, lushly written and deeply imagined [science-fantasy] trilogy."
? Steven Barnes, author of Lion's Blood.
"Skein of Fates mixes planetary romance with a fairy-tale subtext, and serves it up with an intriguing background of reimagined technology and religion. The result is delicious!"
? Emma Bull-Author of War For The Oaks
Griffin's Daughter is ranking right up there with any fantasy I've read recently from the major presses.---Tia Nevitt, Fantasy Debut
"Moore's narrative drive and suspenseful plot twists will leave readers eager for the conclusion to this intricate and appealing tale." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Her strong male and female characters and their abiding feelings of love and honor bring a sense of true heroism to their struggles against their obstacles. " -- Library Journal
[A] likable set of characters who showed heart, and an engaging story. [R]eaders new to fantasy who liked Feist, and the Mallorean, etc, would like this too - I would recommend it accordingly. --Janny Wurts, author of The Wars of Light and Shadow