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Shadowmagic

Series: Shadowmagic
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Shadowmagic by John Lenahan is an imaginative fantasy novel that transports readers to the magical land of Tir na Nog. The story follows a young man, Conor, who discovers his unexpected heritage and abilities, leading him on a thrilling adventure filled with mythical creatures and ancient powers. As Conor navigates this enchanting world, he faces challenges that test his courage and bring him closer to the truth about his family's mysterious past.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you enjoy thrilling adventures where everyday life collides with a mythical world steeped in ancient magic. This story offers a blend of humour, family secrets, and charm, perfect for fans of modern fantasy tales with a touch of whimsy.

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A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.

A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different. Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try to kill him. After that, things get pretty weird. Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections. / Author is available for personal appearances, signings and retail conferences and events. / John Lenahan has built up a considerable adult audience through his blog, A Year of Gratuitous Socks, in which he attempts to wear a brand new pair of socks every day - and blogs about it. / Is a regular guest at Dragon*Con, the biggest Sci-Fi and Fantasy convention in the world, due to his starring role (!) as a toaster in Red Dwarf. / Shadowmagic was originally released as a free podcast and has had over 10,000 downloads through the book's website and also at iTunes where it remains available and will be used to promote the book.

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A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.

Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the eccentric side but, other than that, life was fairly normal. Until, that is, two Celtic warriors on horseback and wearing full armour appear at his front door and try to kill him. After that, things get pretty weird.

Shadowmagic is a fantasy adventure for young adults (although grown ups will like it too). Written by one of the most popular magicians in the country, it brings a fresh approach to the genre and will have a broad appeal beyond the fantasy sections.

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Shadowmagic by John Lenahan is often described as a thrilling fusion of modern fantasy and mythological adventure. Fans appreciate its engaging young hero, who navigates a richly imagined parallel world full of humour and mystery. The story's fast-paced narrative and intriguing magical elements have drawn comparisons to other popular fantasy series, providing an enjoyable read for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781905548927

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Friday Project Limited

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

John Lenahan is a popular TV magician who became the first person in 85 years to be expelled from the Magic Circle. He has had a prime time BBC1 TV show called β€˜Secrets Of Magic’ and also a BBC2 series β€˜Stuff The White Rabbit’. He was the voice of the toaster in β€˜Red Dwarf’ and has made guest appearances on numerous variety shows. He has toured with Jack Dee, Lenny Henry and Victoria Wood.

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