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Cassandra Palmer #4.2
Shadowland
A John Pritkin short story.
"Shadowland" is a novella set between Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) and Hunt the Moon (Cassie Palmer #5). It should be read after "A Family Affair".
Contains spoilers for the first four Cassandra Palmer books.
"Shadowland" is a novella set between Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) and Hunt the Moon (Cassie Palmer #5). It should be read after "A Family Affair".
Contains spoilers for the first four Cassandra Palmer books.
54 pages, ebook
First published November 28, 2012
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Karen Chance
59Ìýbooks5,219ÌýfollowersKaren Chance is the author of two New York Times bestselling series, plus a number of novellas and short stories, all set in the Cassandra Palmer universe. A full-time writer since 2008, she was previously a university history teacher, which comes in handy when writing the time-travel aspect of Cassie’s crazy adventures. She loves Las Vegas, the main setting for her novels, but currently lives in Florida near her family home. Visit her or connect with her on Facebook .
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January 3, 2020
“Your viewpoint isn’t the only viewpoint; your logic isn’t the only logic.�
Shadowland is a sequel to .
Another assassination attempt takes place against Cassie � this time it seems to be successful. The grief-stricken, guilt-loaded, vengeful Pritkin goes to Shadowland � formerly a marketplace, now the capital and main meeting place of Hells � to find and kill Rosier whom he considers responsible for the outrage.
“All his training, all the meticulous plans and preparations, had been useless when it counted. The knowledge of his failure writhed through him, the pain more shocking, more intimate, than the deepest wound carved into his flesh.�
So as characters, we have Cassie, Pritkin, Rosier again, who is still a very cheap antagonist, Casanova’s incubus, Rian, and poor, poor Casanova, who is involved in Cassie’s newest adventure much more actively than he ever wanted to be, and whose casino is in the worst shape ever by the end of the story. Hope Ms. Chance recompenses him later. He really deserves it.
The created situation is very tricky and complicated, and what Cassie makes out of it is really fun, and typically ‘Cassie�.
John looked back at Cassie. “Where—� he cleared his throat. “Where did you get the weapons?�
“Downstairs,� she told him happily. “The senate’s using this as a base now, remember?�
“But they must have guards—�
“Of course.�
�--and you’re without your powers. How did you get in?�
She looked at him like he might be slow. “I’m pythia. I told them to unlock the goddamned door.�
The beginning of the story is dynamic, and the situation is surprising, but later I was bored a little by Casanova and Rian’s chats, as well as Pritkin and Rosier’s pointless fight. Furthermore, Shadowland doesn’t look like an actual dangerous and scary metropolis, but a sleazy dead-city. I am disappointed in Rosier (again), Pritkin is great (as always), Casanova is okay, and Cassie is just cool!
June 3, 2013
Favorite quote:
John looked back at Cassie. “Where—� he cleared his throat. “Where did you get the weapons?�
“Downstairs,� she told him happily. “The senate’s using this as a base now, remember? It’s like Guns R Us down there.�
“But they must have guards—�
“Of course.�
�--and you’re without your powers. How did you get in?�
She looked at him like he might be slow. “I’m pythia. I told them to unlock the goddamned door.�
I swear, this series is the bestest UF I have ever read!
John looked back at Cassie. “Where—� he cleared his throat. “Where did you get the weapons?�
“Downstairs,� she told him happily. “The senate’s using this as a base now, remember? It’s like Guns R Us down there.�
“But they must have guards—�
“Of course.�
�--and you’re without your powers. How did you get in?�
She looked at him like he might be slow. “I’m pythia. I told them to unlock the goddamned door.�
I swear, this series is the bestest UF I have ever read!
August 27, 2013
Awesome!
I am glad that I finally got to read from Pritkin's point of view. XD
I am glad that I finally got to read from Pritkin's point of view. XD
May 9, 2016
I can never get enough of Karen Chance. This author has a way with words, story and characters all wrapped up in a neat little urban fantasy bow that simply knocks your socks off! In this 81 page short story, we get to see John Pritkin at it again. I love everything about this character, especially when we get a short with his POV.
Cassie is still in the cross hairs and she has a never ending line of enemies vying to kill her. Pritkin, her protector and friend does all he can to keep her safe. But Cassie feels its just a matter of time before someone gets lucky and her luck runs out. After Pritkin comes back from his morning run, he visits Cassie's suite, bringing her a healthy treat and some coffee. A table full of presents sits in wait for Cassie to open them but one in particular could hold more than either of them bargained for. Things get out of hand, lives are in danger and Cassie and Pritkin are once again in the thick of it.
This was one of the best shorts in the stack! Karen Chance does it again, including our favorite characters in another crazy, dangerous adventure. And best of all? Its FREE which you can get at the website.
PLEASE NOTE - "Shadowland" is a novella set between Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) and Hunt the Moon (Cassie Palmer #5). It should be read after "A Family Affair".
Cassie is still in the cross hairs and she has a never ending line of enemies vying to kill her. Pritkin, her protector and friend does all he can to keep her safe. But Cassie feels its just a matter of time before someone gets lucky and her luck runs out. After Pritkin comes back from his morning run, he visits Cassie's suite, bringing her a healthy treat and some coffee. A table full of presents sits in wait for Cassie to open them but one in particular could hold more than either of them bargained for. Things get out of hand, lives are in danger and Cassie and Pritkin are once again in the thick of it.
This was one of the best shorts in the stack! Karen Chance does it again, including our favorite characters in another crazy, dangerous adventure. And best of all? Its FREE which you can get at the website.
PLEASE NOTE - "Shadowland" is a novella set between Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) and Hunt the Moon (Cassie Palmer #5). It should be read after "A Family Affair".
November 29, 2012
A free short story on Karen chance's website. (Back up on 27/28 Nov 2012) This one is for hard core fans of Cassie Palmer and Pritkin. Chance makes no pretence of making this story accessible to anyone who has not read the Cassie books. However, since it is on her website, casual readers are unlikely to stumble over it.
Probably the most confusing KC short story I have read, with multiple dual characters, time loops and it took me a while to work out the time frame (it seemed to be set after A Family Affair, yet the characters lacked the maturity of the later Cassie books). I was partly confused by how weak and fragile Cassie appears through Pritkin's eyes. I'm not convinced that the polarisation of Cassie's character from the beginning to the end of this story worked for me. I had always seen her as a stronger character-pretty confused and lacking skills, but strong, whereas through Pritkin's eyes she resembles a fluffy bunny. Meanwhile Rosier
Nevertheless, when all is said and done, this is a free Pritkin story. I' ll have to say that again, a FREE PRITKIN STORY, so clearly awesome!
Probably the most confusing KC short story I have read, with multiple dual characters, time loops and it took me a while to work out the time frame (it seemed to be set after A Family Affair, yet the characters lacked the maturity of the later Cassie books). I was partly confused by how weak and fragile Cassie appears through Pritkin's eyes. I'm not convinced that the polarisation of Cassie's character from the beginning to the end of this story worked for me. I had always seen her as a stronger character-pretty confused and lacking skills, but strong, whereas through Pritkin's eyes she resembles a fluffy bunny. Meanwhile Rosier
Nevertheless, when all is said and done, this is a free Pritkin story. I' ll have to say that again, a FREE PRITKIN STORY, so clearly awesome!
July 29, 2013
This is a wild ride --another Pritkin POV that takes place on the heels of "A Family Affair." It starts out with Cassie's death (Yikes!) and follows Pritkin as he seeks revenge against his father for her fiery demise.
It's cool how the story unravels --and how we get back to the timeline of the novels. Obviously, for instance, Cassie can't stay dead. And it's all action until the very end.
You definitely should read the other Prikin story first. You don't have to read these bonus stories to stick with the series, but they are a great addition for any Cassie Palmer fan.
*Free at KarenChance.com
It's cool how the story unravels --and how we get back to the timeline of the novels. Obviously, for instance, Cassie can't stay dead. And it's all action until the very end.
You definitely should read the other Prikin story first. You don't have to read these bonus stories to stick with the series, but they are a great addition for any Cassie Palmer fan.
*Free at KarenChance.com
December 18, 2016
Engaging and exciting adventure for Pritkin, Cassie, Casanova, and Rosier in this follow-up novella to Family Affair in the Cassie Palmer series.
One 'normal' day at the casino a bomb goes off setting a chain of events into motion sending Pritkin into the demon realm and the others scrambling to figure out how to change the course of history.
This was fast-paced on the action with a few moments of that fans will appreciate when Pritkin thinks the worst has happened. Loved it and it just gave me a thirst for more from the series.
One 'normal' day at the casino a bomb goes off setting a chain of events into motion sending Pritkin into the demon realm and the others scrambling to figure out how to change the course of history.
This was fast-paced on the action with a few moments of that fans will appreciate when Pritkin thinks the worst has happened. Loved it and it just gave me a thirst for more from the series.
December 31, 2012
It's the amazing disappearing reappearing novella! But I have to say it was worth the wait and a great follow up to A Family Affair. John is a great character and the scenes with Casanova and Cassie were priceless!
You can snap this up for free on the author's website here
You can snap this up for free on the author's website here
August 27, 2010
I know it isn't completely finished and that she pulled it from her website because she wasn't completely happy with it but I can't wait to read the final version and learn more about Pritkin. I mean what I read so far was amazing.
December 20, 2012
That is one sexy cover.
August 29, 2023
I love me some Pritkin.
May 4, 2019
Esse conto é uma continuação de A Family Affair, sobre Pritkin.
O começo foi bem surpreendente, algo que eu sabia que não ia se manter, mas que não esperava ver em um conto curto.
O livro só prova que Mircea é totalmente irrelevante, kkkk, Team Pritkin até o fim.
O começo foi bem surpreendente, algo que eu sabia que não ia se manter, mas que não esperava ver em um conto curto.
O livro só prova que Mircea é totalmente irrelevante, kkkk, Team Pritkin até o fim.
August 9, 2019
Fun read. Love Pritkin
October 30, 2019
Because Pritkin. Minus one for Casanova. He wasn’t as bad in this one, but I’m still not feeling him.
May 22, 2019
Shadowland is one of the many novellas in the Cassandra Palmer World � and it is absolutely worth reading! It’s the fourth novella in the series with Pritkin being the main perspective. It’s set between A Family Affair (one of the Pritkin novellas) and Hunt the Moon. But seriously, make sure you don’t skip A Family Affair, because it adds much needed context.
Shadowland directly follows the events in A Family Affair. Which means that once again the trouble in this novella is sort of Pritkin’s fault. Okay, only some of it is actually his fault. But it’s a refreshing change, isn’t it?
The novellas in this series do a great job of fleshing out the world of Cassandra Palmer. Plus they allow for some unique perspectives. I regret not having read everything in order the first time around! So I would strongly advise that fans read all of the novellas available � but in order whenever possible.
For more reviews check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Shadowland directly follows the events in A Family Affair. Which means that once again the trouble in this novella is sort of Pritkin’s fault. Okay, only some of it is actually his fault. But it’s a refreshing change, isn’t it?
The novellas in this series do a great job of fleshing out the world of Cassandra Palmer. Plus they allow for some unique perspectives. I regret not having read everything in order the first time around! So I would strongly advise that fans read all of the novellas available � but in order whenever possible.
For more reviews check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
December 5, 2015
Another fun freebie available on the author's website. It's quite a good story for fans, getting a bit into the relationship between John and his dad and John's background, showing a bit more of how the incubuses (incubi?) operate and live. I also enjoyed seeing a more proactive and tough side of Cassie, and how much John enjoyed seeing it as well. As usual with Chance, there was a good mix of drama, excitement, emotion, and humor.
February 28, 2024
Relato divertido, la verdad. Nos estamos enterando con estos relatos de un porrón de cosas de la estructura fÃsica y polÃtica de los diferentes mundos del infierno. Aliados ocasionales, etc. Nuevas formas de usar la magia del tiempo por Cassie y cosas del pasado de Pritkin de las que no tenÃamos ni idea y son bastante sorprendentes. En este también conocemos diferentes seres de ese universo (el infierno) y algunas cosas sobre la situación real del padre de Pritkin que nos hacen ver que no es oro todo lo que reluce, y que el poder en determinados cÃrculos no es algo estable ni permanente. Bucle temporal muy delirante😂. Entretenido. Autores en GL Bis
June 2, 2019
Shadowland is a free short story mostly from Pritkin’s POV that follows right after A Family Affair. The demons want Cassie dead but Pritkin has made a deal with the devil. Well, the Lord of the Incubi Rosier. Pritkin lets his guard down for one minute and Cassie is attacked again.
We get to visit Hell once again and meet more interesting creatures. We also get to spend more time with Casanova and Rian.
This is a fun short that is not at all necessary to read for the overarching series plot. But it really shows Cassie’s resourcefulness and just how much Pritkin loves her.
We get to visit Hell once again and meet more interesting creatures. We also get to spend more time with Casanova and Rian.
This is a fun short that is not at all necessary to read for the overarching series plot. But it really shows Cassie’s resourcefulness and just how much Pritkin loves her.
December 4, 2012
Yeah! This story came back to the website! It was really entertaining. You get to see how dearly Pritkin actually loves Cassie, then you get to see him in the demon realm with his scary flying demon pet, and then you get to see Cassie pull an amazing piece of magic out of her ass. Well, not literally. All this after she dies. Awesome! And with a funny, happy ending, too. Yipee Kay Yay MTF, indeed. You also learn more about Pritkin's dad and Casanova.
May 23, 2016
I'm really enjoying these short stories/novellas the author has made available. Both the Kit Marlowe and the Pritkin/Cassie/Cassanova stories have been great fun in a very condensed format. I really enjoy reading from different perspectives that aren't Cassie. Vastly amusing to see other characters can find her just as annoying as the reader.
May 27, 2019
This short story is best read after Curse the Dawn, it is a two part story continuing after A Family Affair, another short story. Both stories are told from Pritkin's point of view.
John finds himself back in the demon realm hunting down Rosier. Not wanting to reveal any spoilers, I will just say that is the action packed story-line I've come to expect.
John finds himself back in the demon realm hunting down Rosier. Not wanting to reveal any spoilers, I will just say that is the action packed story-line I've come to expect.
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February 2, 2011Pritkin is the best!
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December 8, 2012Great story, that prooves that Pritkin is a Disney Princess in disguise.
May 25, 2019
Pritkin novella #2! This is a little darker than "A Family Affair" but it's a great glimpse in Pritkin's mind. We also get to see more of Rosier, Rian, and Casanova, the incubus bunch!
September 18, 2013
Crack is gone now :( Time to wait another two years before the next Cassie book...sigh.
September 18, 2022
This one was fun. I like the concept of time loops, and I like the concept of them being able to be messed with, so this ended up being right up my alley. I do sincerely hope Cassie’s newfound confidence in her office lasts into her next book� which I will get to after another Dorina book, it looks like.
I also quite liked Pritkin’s semi-deus-ex-machina of a demon dog. Despite the description as a horror, Belen (Beren? I can’t remember his name and I don’t feel like looking it up) sounds kinda cute. Idk, I’m a sucker for dangerous pets or pet-like critters.
I also quite liked Pritkin’s semi-deus-ex-machina of a demon dog. Despite the description as a horror, Belen (Beren? I can’t remember his name and I don’t feel like looking it up) sounds kinda cute. Idk, I’m a sucker for dangerous pets or pet-like critters.
May 28, 2019
An absolutely fantastic read. From the start I was totally confused and unsure how Karen was going to fix things, but as always she managed to resolve everything in a thrilling and twist turning adventure. I couldn’t stop laughing at the end, it was so Cassie to a tee. A marvellous read from start to finish.
May 31, 2019
Another fantastic read with a good dose of the author’s trademark fast-paced and chaotic storytelling style. Lovely to be able to once again sneak behind the ever-present emerald glare and determinedly locked down emotions to get a glimpse straight into Pritkin’s heart...and what a heart it is!! #TeamPritkin
May 24, 2019
Another fun short story in other characters POV. This story is shorter then some others, but I really enjoyed the characters in this one. Straight action through the whole thing. Love me some Pritkin.
May 31, 2019
Another awesome 'extra feature' book that extends the story line and adds those extra little tidbits that give you more insight into the characters and their back stories. It is the sequel to "A Family Affair"
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