Throwing Clay Shadows: historical fantasy
Synopsis
A speculative historical fantasy novel by urban fantasy and paranormal fantasy author, Thea Atkinson, filled with magic, psychic powers, and old Scottish lore. Little Maggie spoke ill of the dead. She killed her ma with those bad words. Now she won't speak at all. The truth is her ma died of consumption, but her da can't explain that to her. All heโฆ A speculative historical fantasy novel by urban fantasy and paranormal fantasy author, Thea Atkinson, filled with magic, psychic powers, and old Scottish lore. Little Maggie spoke ill of the dead. She killed her ma with those bad words. Now she won't speak at all. The truth is her ma died of consumption, but her da can't explain that to her. All he can do is try his best to nurse the wee thing back to health. Even if it means marrying the spinster from across the island. But she has dark secrets. And they could tear the new family apart. Maggie must bridge the distance between the living and the dead to help her father with his grief. Except her own is a weight she can hardly bear. And her gift, passed down from her ma makes everything more confusing. Can she use that gift to bring peace to her home, or is it already too late? You will be enthralled by Throwing Clay Shadows because it is a dark historical paranormal saga set in 1800s Scotland that will pull you in and touch your heart. Get it now. Throwing Clay Shadows is a 2012 B.R.A.G. MedallionTM Honoree
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