Close shaves, high adventure, wild fantasy, and giant batsthis book has it all. He is a regular at scifi and fantasy conventions both in is role as a writer of fantasy fiction. Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 paperback march 14, 20 by john lenahan author visit amazons john lenahan page. If you want to disappear through a plausible doorway into folklore, myth and magic, exploring without getting out of your depth and tangled in made up wordy nonsense then definitely give this book a go. Shadowmagic a podcast novel for young adults from 12 to 112. He is the author of two novels in the shadowmagic series. Shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1 by john lenahan books on.
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Once lilith shadow was an ordinary house shadow princess with no prospects for life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1. Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 a lord of the rings for the 21st century. Mark robson, author of the dragon orb and imperial spy books show more. Join conor as he grapples with typical teenage problems like, how to deal with a fathers high expectations, how to survive in the world on your own and how to. The shadowmagic trilogy by john lenahan, paperback. Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 9780007456741 by lenahan, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The prince of hazel and oak, was released as a paperback in april 2011, and the third and final installment, shadowmagic.
Shadowmagic is a rip roaring fun fantasy adventure novel by john lenahan very loosely based on irish mythology where every chapter ends on the edge of a cliff or at least a high curb. Shadowmagic tells the tale of connor an ordinary teenager, or so he thinks. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. This is an john lenahan is an author worth following, and is as loyal to his fans as they are to him. John lenahan conor thought he was an average teenager. Shadowmagic by john lenahan overdrive rakuten overdrive. A wonderful world and unique characters make this a story well worth reading. John lenahan has created just the bestest, funnest yatype series ever. Joshua khan sweeps you up on the very first page and never lets you go. Its a fast moving tale, with numerous unforgettable characters. Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 john lenahan ebook. Shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1 by john lenahan nook book. Please note this is a fan made page made by fans for. You can practically feel the emotions of the main character which makes the story even more enjoyable for me.
The shadowmagic trilogy kindle edition by lenahan, john. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He starred on a prime time bbc1 tv show, had his own bbc2 series, and was the voice of the toaster in red dwarf. The author is also a very good reader and pleasant to listen to. You have remained in right site to begin getting this info. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the shadowmagic trilogy. The thrilling final part of the shadowmagic trilogy. Everything about this book was either just as good or better than the first. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3.
It seems like this is the only series john lenahan has ever written, and thats a shame because this was really entertaining. This book is the second book in the shadowmagic trilogy by john lenahan and have to say that this was even better than the first. The pacing borders on leaving the reader breathless and the world is so well built that this has been a true joy to read. Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections. This is an john lenahan is an author worth following, and is. Prince of hazel and oak shadowmagic, book 2 by john lenahan wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. I am not sure of the authors intention but to my mind it felt almost a quick parody. John lenahan performs his famous mind reading book test. Prince of hazel and oak shadowmagic book 2 john lenahan. The plot for example was full of twists and turns, although often predictable, enjoyable and entertaining all the same. A kindle book of the year 20 the thrilling final part of the shadowmagic trilogy.
Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 john lenahan paperback. The 1987 series featured lenahan travelling across the uk and finding out about the lives and traditions of british people. I hope john lenahan keeps writing in this world or another. This trilogy is an easy read and entertaining overall, but would benefit from a proofreader. Lenahan puts his characters in a seemingly impossible situation and it reads like he knew how it was going to turn out before even setting pen to paper. Nov 30, 2009 john lenahan is a popular tv magician who became the first person in 85 years to be expelled from the magic circle. Shadow magic gives us the story of hannah, a danu grey witch with a background that makes it hard for her to trust. When i saw the sequel was out, i pulled out the first volume and read it thru in just three days in between doing everything else.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lenahans first novel, shadowmagic, was originally released on by john himself. Shadowmagic is a rip roaring fun fantasy adventure novel by john lenahan very loosely based on irish. Shadowmagic by john lenahan, 9781905548927, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read online shadowmagic series by john lenahan in pdf. Another talented story weaver and john lenahan certainly wove a wonderful tale of magic when he wrote this book. Shadowmagic by john lenahan abebooks passion for books. To conclude this is straightforwardly a whimsical, imaginative story that, as the cover says, is for anyone from the ages of 12 to 112 who will absolutely love the story. Prince of hazel and oak shadowmagic, book 2 paperback 28 apr 2011. Other than my father being a bit of an eccentric lunatic, my life was pretty normal until i got attacked in my living room and whisked away to tir na nog, the mystical land of the ancient celts, where it turns out dad is the usurped heir to the throne and everybody wants me dead because of some prophecy. Oct 06, 2016 buy shadow magic 1 by joshua khan isbn. Shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1 by john lenahan nook. When conor returns to the real world with brendan and ruby he tries to settle back into a normal life, but shortly after he arrives he is arrested for kidnapping a police officer. In book 3, when lily, aka the witch queen and want to read.
Aug 06, 2009 a lord of the rings for the 21st century. Threats new and old combine forces to wrest control of this epic fantasy world. Dec 26, 2017 if you can get past the ableism, evident lack of knowledge about blind people, and the author s apparent indecision about how old ruby is supposed to be 7, 8 or 12. Legacy podcasts are not crowdpriced what does that. John lenahan conor thinks he is an average teenager until he is kidnapped and transported to the ancient celtic land of tir na nog, where he must save the land from an evil tyrant before being able to return home. The plot for example was full of twists and turns, although often predictable. Including shadowmagic, prince of hazel and oak and sons of macha. Aug 06, 2009 shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1 ebook written by john lenahan. Jun 19, 2014 the shadowmagic trilogy ebook written by john lenahan. Mark robson, author of the dragon orb and imperial spy books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sons of macha shadowmagic, book 3 ebook written by john lenahan.
Shadowmagic shadowmagic, book 1 by john lenahan paperback. Shadowmagic was an awardwinning podcast novel prior to being signed to the friday project. Ok, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. The shadowmagic trilogy ebook written by john lenahan. Dec 26, 2017 my son already finished the third book reading it the proper way. The shadowmagic trilogy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This,the fourth book in cheyenne mccrays mainstream magic series certainly does not disappoint. The sequel to shadowmagic, and the second book in the series of the same name is a well crafted tale and doesnt disappoint.
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