Overview
The world of Harmony has its wonders, one of them being Rainshadow Island.
Just beneath its surface, a maze of catacombs hides a dangerous secret... Halloween--with its tricks and treats--is a dust bunny's dream come true. Just ask Lyle, Sedona Snow's faithful sidekick. But for Sedona, it's a nightmare. Though her new job managing a small hotel and tavern on Rainshadow is helping her move on from her tragic past, a bizarre disaster down in the catacombs has brought a pack of rowdy ghost hunters to her inn. And now, Sedona's ex has arrived on the island, claiming he wants to get back together, just as a newcomer appears to have a strong interest in her. Cyrus Jones is the new Guild boss in town. He has his own agenda when it comes to Sedona, but even the best-laid plans are no match for the passion that springs up on Rainshadow...
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- ISBN-13: 9780515154726
- ISBN-10: 0515154725
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Publish Date: August 2014
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
- Page Count: 352
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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This article was originally published in the September 2014 issue of BookPage. Download the entire issue for the Kindle or Nook.
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This article was originally published in the September 2014 issue of BookPage. Download the entire issue for the Kindle or Nook.