Jump out of the frying pan into the fire. Lorcan and Orla escape their tragic fate on Earth by entering the Daimon Gate, a universe governed by virtuous principles, only to find out that their dishonest entry has violated the most important principle of that universe. There is a way to earn their keep. But will they be willing to pay for the price? This is the second installment in an urban … second installment in an urban fantasy thriller series, filled with paranormal and science fiction twists and turns.
Complete Spectrum of Magic Series
Book 1: Spell Breaker
Book 2: Fate Shifter
Book 3: Cursed Stoned
Book 4: Magic Unborn
Book 5: Libra – Spectrum of Magic – Epilogue
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Orla and Lorcan are back. They have been successful in creating a new life for themselves in the Daimon Gate, but that life is now being threatened by another. Another gatekeeper wants them to turn on the one who helped them cheat the process. He knows about Orla and her unique abilities and he seeks to expose them for what they are. But they aren’t the only ones in danger. Someone is seeking a unique and special key. So Orla and Lorcan are recruited to locate and find the key. It won’t be an easy task. The former gatekeeper is “unavailable” and while the key is hidden it is being sought after by those who would misuse it. It is now a race against time as Lorcan and Orla seek the key in a race against other creatures who wish to exploit it.
Fate Shifter is book two in D.N. Leo’s Spectrum of Magic series. This book picks up where the first book left off. I really like this because that means that it flows from one story to the next. While we don’t get a lot of information about this new world that Lorcan and Orla are living in, I like that we get a small taste at least to have some understanding of it. The author throws in a hint of danger to the two main characters very quickly in the story. The danger quickly expands from just them to other characters being involved as well. It is a delicate work of weaving deceptions while not being caught. Quickly the author gets to the main line of the story – the key. I like the various elements that author brings to the story. In this book we get more paranormal creatures than in the first book. There is magic, danger, deception, and surprises.
While this story is engaging, there are some issues that I have with the story. There are some editorial issues with the story, misspelled words that catch the eye. Also, there are some sentences in the story that breaks the flow of the story. The sentences are too simple and don’t seem to fit in the story because of it. Also, there are moments and situations that are just too predictable. I want moments of surprise in a story. With certain situations you see the next scene coming a mile away, and I feel that this takes away from the overall story.
All in all, I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed the story. It’s fast-paced and engaging, but I feel that there could be more done with it. With the editorial issues, the simple sentences that don’t fit, and predictable scenes I feel like it takes away from the overall story. I think that the author would do well to keep the reader guessing and not be so obvious. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, then I say go ahead and pick this book up and start reading.
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It is strongly suggested that you read the complete set of A Shade of Mind Book Series as this Spectrum series storylines are interwoven. The stories a represented in each book as you read further so it is like a spoiler alert if you have not read the previous series and it will help explain actions for which there is no background in this series.
Lorcan and Orla are two people that end up in the most serious situations that some times you cannot believe they will overcome. They are not above trying to save each other regardless of the consequence to their own lives. They are loyal to their friends and dangerous to their enemies.
Due to actions in their past so that they may have a future they will undertake a mission to save their lives and to protect a friend. The mission will introduce Lorcan to a side of himself that he was unware existed. He will not handle this information well.
Orla will draw from herself the side she has not used before. This will make her stronger in unexpected way but more balanced.
New friends will be introduce Roy and Mori protectors of a secret artifact. Come along and join the gang for a dimension hoping journey.
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