Paths of the Shadow (Quest of the Messenger Book 1)

Nicholas Swift is a determined bachelor and a skeptical historian. When he hears about a strange phenomenon in a small village, he goes to investigate it against his better judgment. Sooner than he knows, he is thrust through a magical portal, transported to the mysterious land of Tilir, and left to discover and fulfill a unique mission. Jadine is a witch torn between her thirst for power and her duty to her husband and young children. For years, she has set her abilities aside, but now that Tilir is in danger, she decides it's time for action. Leaving her home and family behind, Jadine sets out on an endeavor that brands her as a traitor to the crown and could cost her life.Thadorn, Jadine's estranged husband, is a man of unwavering loyalty to his king. Now, charged with the task of leading an army against the woman he still loves, he's ready to prove he'll do anything to save Tilir from the mysterious Shadow preying upon its borders. Explore a rich, intricately built world in this first installment of a classic portal fantasy saga. Discover "a complex set of characters and story arcs that focus on love, loss, and change... well-paced and well-written, most definitely worth the read for fans of epic fantasy."

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