The Shadow Within, Legends of the Guardian King Series #2

Four years have passed since the conclusion of The Light of Eidon. Abramm has been living peacefully abroad, but when he hears of trouble in his homeland, he returns to claim the crown he thought he'd never wear. But he has many enemies, including his murderous brother. The only thing that will save him is the Light that lives within him, but to appease his critics, he hides this. Before he can fulfill his kingship, he must reveal the truth and be reminded, painfully and powerfully, that his destiny can only be realized through humbly acknowledging his own weakness and the utter sufficiency of the One who created his destiny in the first place.

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Reviewed by Stormie Starks (Landis, NC), June 25, 2009

I love this series. Very well written,it really shows how God is in control of everyone and everything.

Reviewed by TH (Bessemer, AL), April 14, 2008

This books is excellent! Book 1 of the series lays a lot of foundation and was hard for me, but it was well worth it when you read Book 2.

Reviewed by Brian Undlin (Scarborough, Maine), July 29, 2007

Karen has a way of captivating a reader and taking them on the wildest ride imaginable. The first book was a classic, but the second was even more of a thriller. Just when it couldn't be any better, out comes the third that is possibly the greatest book written, second only to the Holy Bible.

Reviewed by Shannon McNear (Charleston, SC), October 14, 2005

At this point, especially after re-reading the story, I’ve lost all objectivity about Karen Hancock’s writing, or her stories, and have become a total fangirl. Though many other CBA authors have been compared to J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, none others have come so close to matching the scope and wonder of these two classic, beloved authors. I was thoroughly drawn into this segment of the tale and found my affections unexpectedly engaged not only by Abramm himself, all over again, but various secondary characters--Uncle Simon, Lady Madeleine, and the boy servant, Jared. More depth is given to Abramm’s twin sister Carissa, as she must face her lingering disappointment over Abramm’s spiritual decisions. And the crowning point of the book is a marvel of love, faith, and the power of true fellowship. It’s no surprise that The Shadow Within won the author her third Christy award for the third year in a row. Along with other dedicated Hancock fans, I wait with bated breath for Shadow Over Kiriath, the next installment of the four-part Legends of the Guardian King, due out November 2005.

Reviewed by Heather (Menifee, CA), July 30, 2005

I have never encountered Christian 'fantasy' of this magnitude. I could hardly put this book down. It's so very refrshing to read this genre when it's saturated with truth. Thank you so much Karen.

Reviewed by Grace (Clute, TX), July 15, 2005

I absolutely loved this book and every book she has written. I can't wait for the third book in this series to come out!

Reviewed by Corey Bramlett (Centertown, MO), November 05, 2004

Although I'm just in the middle of this book, I would give it high remarks. No matter how it turns out it has been a good journey, and one that you can apply to your life even though it is fiction. Karen Handcock gets better with every book that I read of hers. Areana was good, blown away by the Light of Eidon, and the Shadow within blows away that one. I hope there will be a full series constantly going with the Guardian-King.

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