Dreams and Shadows The Aylosian Chronicles Book 1 edition by Jeffrey Collyer Religion Spirituality eBooks
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He thought he'd be safe in a magical world. He was wrong.
With little to live for, 18-year-old Michael is only too eager to enter a world where magic is common and where wonders are created with little more than thoughts.
But it’s not home he finds there. Deadly beasts and hidden evils lurk around every corner, and they’re hunting him.
And it's not just the monsters who want him.
Dragged from one people to another, Michael must discover the truth amongst lies if he is to escape a tyrannical leader who is after his very soul.
Alone, wounded, and lost, he finally must make the biggest decision of his life to allow himself to die, or to live.
To prevent a genocide.
To save the woman he loves.
And most dangerously, to discover the truth of who he really is.
Dreams and Shadows is the first book in the fantasy series, The Aylosian Chronicles. If you enjoy plot twists and turns, wisdom literature to make you ponder, and stories both tragic and triumphant, this novel by Jeffrey Collyer will linger in your mind long after you have finished reading.
Get Dreams and Shadows and join Michael on his quest for answers today.
Praise for Dreams and Shadows
"Oh wow! This book was utterly fantastic. It's a fantasy book, with just a touch of fantasy and a lot of intrigue. It sucked me in and compelled me to finish it in the same day!"–Cora B
"If Narnia and the Da Vinci code had a baby this is how I'd imagine it. Great writing that made you stop to think but not too often to disrupt your enjoyment"–Alice
"This story reads like a sailing on the sea–at times calm and at other times swelling large and dangerous. It is a fantasy solidly written and wonderfully told."–D.J.A.
Dreams and Shadows The Aylosian Chronicles Book 1 edition by Jeffrey Collyer Religion Spirituality eBooks
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.Michael, a young man who works in a library is more than he seems. He has always felt that he didn’t belong but doesn’t know why he feels that way. He was given to foster parents as an infant and his foster mother passed away early in his life. His foster father paid no attention to him aside from giving him a place to live and food to eat. We find him working in a library and using his situation to look for a strange symbol he spotted on his way to work.
His curiosity brings him to spot he has passed many times, but this time is different. He experiences a dream where he sees a sword with unusual symbols and hears a woman speaking to him. A loud thunder crack brings him back to his present. Then he saves the life of an unknown woman who is about to be shot. Michael experiences another strange event as someone tries to kill him. All of these situations confuse Michael, but nothing shakes him as much as going through a time warp of some sort and winding up in a land he does not know. Now his trials really begin.
Dreams and Shadows is a great story with lots of interesting peoples and situations. Throughout his adventures, Michael seeks the mother who abandoned him and whom he feels is alive somewhere still loving him. His need for his mother drives a lot of his decisions and leads him into danger as those he trust betray him.
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Dreams and Shadows The Aylosian Chronicles Book 1 edition by Jeffrey Collyer Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
I read this fantasy book out loud to my teenage children and we had a hard time putting it down, finishing it within 3 days. The action in the story draws you in and keeps you focused and interested in the outcome. The authors attention to detail was amazing, helping us visualize the setting and characters well. He has created a believable world where magical weaving that celebrates talents and natural beauty is threatened. We are anxious for the rest of the series.
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This was a great fantasy book with lots of suspense . The author pulls you in from the first page and takes you on a journey through a wonderful world. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
This was an entertaining book, for all ages and sexes. I was a bit put off by the main character's age (~18) thinking this might be a YA book, and it still might qualify, technically, but it isn't filled with teenage angst, and only has a hint of teenage hormones. I can't say there was a whole lot of character development outside the main character, but that is more a function of the fast moving plot - the main character just never has time to get to know anyone all that well. And I really liked the plot - you never really knew what was going to happen next (though I did spot the key revelation about the main character early). And , while there was no cliff hanger, the situation is in no way clear at the end of the book, which just means we have more to look forward to,
In Dreams and Shadows, Jeffrey Collyer takes his main character, a young man named Michael, on a long, arduous journey, and us right along with him.
For years, Michael has lived with the feeling that he doesn't quite belong. Then, one day, he is transported to the land of Aylosia, a land fraught with dangers that seem to follow him wherever he goes. Caught in the middle of a centuries-old conflict between two tribes, Michael discovers not only that he is suspected of being more than he says he is - more, indeed, than even he knows, but that things in this land are not quite what they seem.
I won't lie to you - it took me a long time to get through this book. To call Michael's journey "epic" is an understatement, and we take every step of that journey with him. Unfortunately, when combined with the many instances of introspection, self-doubt and constant guilt, made the pace of the story very slow. I am happy to report, however, that the ending was very satisfying and entertaining, so I still give it my recommendation.
Dreams and Shadows begins by plunging you into a mysterious, revealing scene. If you are paying attention, you learn tons about Michael - his deepest fears, his past, his longing for a connection with his mother. As I continued to read, I really liked this guy! What's not to love? He's a book nerd who works in a library! I've already begun to connect with him when the serious things start to go down. At the end of chapter three, I was hooked, frantically turning pages while mentally coaxing myself to slow down and appreciate the beauty of this writing. I rarely use the word refreshing when it comes to a book, but it was! A perfect summer read. (Don't let that stop you from enjoying it during any other season.)
It took me a few pages to get in sync with Collyer's tone and cadence, but when it happened, I was sailing along quite enjoyably. I also struggled with keeping some of the characters separate in my mind. This is an issue I have just in my brain, so it isn't something that surprising to me. If you are like me though, you may find yourself flipping back a couple of times to remind yourself of who did or said what.
The beginning of each chapter features an excerpt from The Wisdom of Ashael - an ancient text created by the writer to facilitate the story. Here's the thing It's so authentic feeling that I actually looked it up to see if it was real of if he made it up. It's not unusual in epic fantasy to have a text like this, but most of the time you can tell that it is of the author's own creation. Collyer even has quotes on beautiful pictures in his website from The Wisdom of Ashael.
Now, is this a book for kids? Yes and no. It's not dirty. But it also doesn't read like a children's book. I've passed it on to my 11 year old daughter who enjoys magic and fantasy.
I will say young adults with high reading levels and vocabularies would adore this book, although they will need to have some patience getting through some parts. Epic Fantasy YA/NA books with a male lead are hard to find right now, so this series fills a gap in most libraries. New adults and adults will be able to dig in and fully enjoy themselves.
Book two in the series recently came out. I've purchased it and can't wait to see what happens next!
Bonus thoughts
I would love to hear this book in audio format.
I would also like to see Collyer and C.E. Wilson collaborate on a book or short story together. They would bring out the best in each other and make an exciting duo!
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This did not bias my opinion at all. Just ask the two nurses and one anesthesiologist who I was telling about it in the hospital!
I received a free copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Michael, a young man who works in a library is more than he seems. He has always felt that he didn’t belong but doesn’t know why he feels that way. He was given to foster parents as an infant and his foster mother passed away early in his life. His foster father paid no attention to him aside from giving him a place to live and food to eat. We find him working in a library and using his situation to look for a strange symbol he spotted on his way to work.
His curiosity brings him to spot he has passed many times, but this time is different. He experiences a dream where he sees a sword with unusual symbols and hears a woman speaking to him. A loud thunder crack brings him back to his present. Then he saves the life of an unknown woman who is about to be shot. Michael experiences another strange event as someone tries to kill him. All of these situations confuse Michael, but nothing shakes him as much as going through a time warp of some sort and winding up in a land he does not know. Now his trials really begin.
Dreams and Shadows is a great story with lots of interesting peoples and situations. Throughout his adventures, Michael seeks the mother who abandoned him and whom he feels is alive somewhere still loving him. His need for his mother drives a lot of his decisions and leads him into danger as those he trust betray him.
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