Soul and Shadow (A Lily Evans Mystery Book 1)

***Somewhere in this book is a hidden “Easter Egg,” a bold text link to 3 FREE Qwickie novellas by 3 bestselling authors. This is a time limited offer, so happy reading and hunting! In ancient Egypt, a young priestess of the goddess Hathor is laid to rest in a beautiful tomb with everything she needs for her journey into the afterlife… Three thousand years later, archaeologist Ursula Allingham discovers the mummy of Amisihathor and is confronted by a mystery. Is the man buried with the priestess really her husband? Or was she actually in love with a scribe called Kamenwati and separated from him in life as well as death? To answer these questions, Dame Ursula turns to Egyptology student and artist Lily Evans, who reluctantly agrees to help. Lily learns that she is psychically linked to Amisihathor and experiences a strange, unsettling phenomenon—the memories and emotions of the Egyptian woman. Luckily, Lily has her beloved pet Cleocatra and her irrepressible friend Katy to keep her grounded in reality. Or so she hopes. Dealing with the challenges of falling in love with Ursula’s grandson Kent, the reappearance of her ex-fiance Stephen and the demands of her mother and her boss Professor Briggs, Lily soon realizes she has taken on much more than she bargained for. Book 1 in Lily Evans Mystery series Editorial Reviews: "SOUL AND SHADOW is a deep and complex tale of deceit, danger and love. Well plotted and extremely engaging this novel is more than your typical romance, it's full of vivid images and a story so engrossing that I couldn't put it down. Ms. McLeod knows her Egyptology and she manages to weave a story that is bold and yet never left me feeling confused.” —Romance Junkies “Filled with greed, desire, romance, Egyptian history and betrayal…a beautiful story about two very different women and can be read by young and old alike.” —Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Review Team "Engaging...a double-storyline that weaves seamlessly back and forth between the present and the past through a clever plot... Recommended to readers of mystery, romance, and those who are captivated by ancient Egypt."—Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands "Soul and Shadow has twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat...McLeod mixes romance, mystery, and paranormal to create dynamic read."—Debra Gaynor, ReviewYourBook.com "Interesting twists and turns along the way and an unexpected ending...adventure, romance and history."—Sunni Morris, author of Haversham Hall "Greed, desire, politics, love, betrayal, and romance are timeless."—Todd A. Fonseca, author of The Time Cavern "Finely-crafted...two love stories wrapped in a mystery. Beautifully done."—L.C. Evans, author of Talented Horsewoman "A highly entertaining and suspenseful story, complete with plenty of romance, action and intricate historical detail...moving and touching."—James A. Anderson, author of Deadline

About the Author

Susan Jane McLeod has been writing since she was seven years old. At age eleven she won a county-wide essay contest and her professional career was launched. By the time she was nineteen, her poetry had appeared in several magazines, including American Girl and Seventeen. She also won an honorable mention in The Writer. She grew up in Rochester, New York, with her three sisters and one brother. In her early thirties she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and given a 50-50 chance to live. She survived only to have the cancer recur, necessitating more surgery and an aggressive course of chemotherapy. Today she is cancer free. The best job she ever had was managing a bookstore, surrounded by her passion: literature. Susan has published several short stories and two novels. The first, Soul and Shadow, is an award-winning paranormal historical romance. The second, Fire and Shadow, is classified as paranormal suspense. Both have garnered impressive reviews. Susan believes strongly in several causes and has raised money for the American Cancer Society, Foodlink, and the House of Mercy homeless shelter. She still resides in Rochester and will always call it home. She can be contacted at http: //www.susanjmcleod.com and https: //www.facebook.com/SusanJMcLeodAuthor

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