If you order this item, all of your in-stock items will ship via PRIORITY MAIL for free! It will NOT show up in your shopping cart as free Priority Mail shipping -- just choose "Free Shipping (all items ship media-rate)" but if this item is in your cart, we will automatically upgrade it to Priority Mail shipping free of charge. Publisher: Gauntlet Press Format: Trade Paperback This book is autographed by the author. This is the ONLY existing version of this book at this time. This is a special edition of the CURSE OF THE SHAMRA, an author's uncorrected proof. While copyrighted, it has no ISBN and will not be sold in the stores or venues like Amazon.com. It is available ONLY through Gauntlet and now Shocklines.com. It is being considered by publishers now, and the published version will undoubtedly differ from what is available in this Author's Reading Copy (ARC). Publisher Description: Now available for purchase is Barry Hoffman's latest novel, CURSE OF THE SHAMRA. Although it is a Young Adult fantasy, CURSE OF THE SHAMRA will completely engage any adult who picks it up. It is very much a "Barry Hoffman" novel, with its character-driven plot and flawed characters whose growth is just as important to the novel as the plot. When the peaceful and isolated land of the Shamra is invaded and its people enslaved, a young Shamra girl named Dara must lead a ragtag resistance to defeat their conquerors. Dara's quest is complicated by the Shamra's cultural opposition to women in leadership roles, her own self-doubts, and those of her followers. Venturing into uncharted territory to seek allies, Dara encounters unusual creatures and dangerous lands. Her rebellious spirit is the only hope the Shamra have to regain their freedom. Does she succeed? And at what cost? Hoffman has used CURSE OF THE SHAMRA in an Authors In Residence class he recently conducted in a South Jersey public school. The copy that we are making available for sale is the same copy that was given to the 27 students who took part in this innovative program, in which an author discusses his book and makes himself available to share the writing process. Hoffman hopes to continue his Authors In Residence program in his new home state of Colorado. CURSE OF THE SHAMRA has already received critical acclaim from both reviewers (who read the book to prepare to interview Hoffman on his Authors In Residence Program) and fellow writers. "A splendid journey into a world of intriguingly complex fantasy." -- Richard Matheson "Curse of the Shamra is a wondrous odyssey, abloom with magic and heart. Barry Hoffman's writing binds spell, takes breath and weaves dreams." -- Richard Christian Matheson "Dara’s mission is very gripping, the adventure and escapes are most engrossing..." -- Joan Aiken (The Wolves of Willoughby Chase) "This is a rousing adventure novel that addresses the nature of personal responsibility and cultural prejudices while entertaining the reader from first page to last." -- Creature Feature "Barry Hoffman’s latest book may seem miles apart from his controversial Born Bad, but both deal with the lethal possibilities of refusing to recognize a threat when it exists. Curse of the Shamra, aimed at younger readers, is entertaining enough to engage adults..." -- Lisa DuMond, SF Site, MEviews.com Availability: Usually ships within 2-3 business days. Retail price: $19.95 |
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