title: The Shattered Dark (Shadow Reader)
author:  Sandy Williams 
description: <b>Praise for <i>The Shadow Reader </i>novels</b><br /><br />A fresh take on the fae, packed with suspense, surprises, and real moral dilemmas. Sexy and fun, this is a must for anyone who likes their fae modern, their stakes high, and their property damage extensive.Seanan McGuire, national bestselling author of the October Daye novels <br /><br />Combines top-notch writing and world-building with characters youll adore...and the star-crossed lovers may just break your heart. If you enjoy fae urban fantasy, then don't miss this splendid debut. Loved it. Cant wait for the next book.Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of <i>Endgame </i><br /><br />Fantastically fun urban fantasy. One of the best debuts of the year[it] checked off all my urban fantasy wish-list boxes and I cant wait to read the sequel.<i>All Things Urban Fantasy</i><br /><br />A gutsy heroine and plenty of fae lore.<i>Library Journal </i><br /><br />Fun and fast paced.<i>Fantasy Caf</i><br /><br />Fantasticfilled with action and suspense. I was constantly on the edge of my seat.<i>Urban Fantasy Investigations </i>
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  **Handfuls of Shattered Pieces**
  
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  **By Kerry Taylor**
  
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  **CHAPTER 1**
  
  Running. That’s the first thing I remember after escaping The Darkness. I
  don’t know how I escaped or what changed for it to even become possible. I
  don’t remember what happened to The Shadow, or how far I had come. All I can
  remember is the heart thumping, feet burning, running.
  
  I ran through deep woods for what felt like days until finally, my feet
  battered and bloodied and my entire body covered with cuts and scratches from
  the branches and brush, I came to a wide black road.
  
  I followed that road, exhausted and weak, but determined nothing would stop
  me. I couldn’t go back, I wouldn’t, so onwards I walked, stumbling over my own
  bare feet constantly, and jumping with terror everytime the wind would rise up
  and rattle the leaves on the trees around me.
  
  It had been so long since