Shade

by John B. Olson


Trade Paper
October 2008
$14.99

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"You will not fear the terror of the night." —Psalm 91

A monstrous waking nightmare is pursuing graduate student Hailey Maniates across San Francisco to Golden Gate Park where she is rescued by a towering homeless man. She seems able to read her rescuer’s mind, but is it just a delusion? Doctors diagnose her as a paranoid schizophrenic and attempt to prescribe away her alleged hallucinations. But too many questions remain around Hailey and the man who saved her. He appears to suffer from her same mental condition and is convinced that some type of Gypsy vampire is trying to kill them both.

Against reason, Hailey finds herself more and more attracted to this strange man. But what if he is a fantasy? What if he is the monster?

John B. Olson holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin but left his job as a director and principal scientist at a major scientific software company after eight years to pursue full-time writing and speaking. He has since won several awards for his books. Olson lives with his wife and two children in San Leandro, California.

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Product Details

ISBN: 9780805447347 Trim Size: 8.40 x 5.50 x 1.05 in
Page Count: 416
Binding: Trade Paper
Status: Active Publication Date: October 2008

Reviews:

Romantic Times says SHADE gives readers “the ride of their lives”

Romantic Times gives John B. Olson’s supernatural thriller Shade four-and-a-half out of five stars, saying “readers will be taken on the ride of their lives in this hang-onto-the-bar thriller. Olson’s writing and ability to blend reality and fantasy will have them clamoring for more. “Hailey Maniates was just saved by a homeless man–or was she? She’s [...]

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CBA Retailers & Resources says “You’ll love Shade” by John B. Olson

CBA Retailers & Resources has reviewed John B. Olson’s new supernatural thriller Shade. The review says: “Shade is a story that will captivate your imagination and make you wonder about things that go bump in the night! . . . I’d recommend this intriguing story of romance and supernatural intrigue to all who enjoy a thrilling [...]

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RelzReviews Calls John B. Olson’s Shade “A Ride of Supernatural Proportions!”

RelzReviews has posted an enthusiastic review of John B. Olson’s new supernatural thriller, Shade: “Be prepared to bend your mind in more ways than one as you delve into the harrowing journey of Hailey, Melchi and their battle with evil. Shade is chock full of action, terror, mind games and tender emotion as John B Olson [...]

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Christian Manifesto Praises John B. Olson’s “Smart Writing” in Shade

The Christian Manifesto gives John B. Olson’s new supernatural thriller, Shade, a great review, saying: “John B. Olson offers up a fresh and surreal tale beautifully set in the streets of San Francisco. On the surface Shade is a mysterious tale laced with vampire themes and supernatural thrills. However, just when we think we know where [...]

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Publishers Weekly says Olson’s Shade a “must-read” for Ted Dekker, Frank Peretti fans

Publishers Weekly has given Shade, the new novel by Christy Award winner John B. Olson, a shining review. Here’s an excerpt: “With breathless pacing, a sharp sense of suspense, memorable descriptions and a churning plot, this novel is a must-read for those who enjoy such authors as Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti. Readers will appreciate carefully [...]

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Take a Chance on Shade

“Christian fiction is coming out of the box, and leading the way are authors such as John B. Olson. His soon to be released thriller takes the genre of suspense and supernatural fiction to an entirely new level, and it works . . . This isn’t one for the ‘Big Honkin’ Chicken Club,’ but if [...]

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Shade is chock full of action

“Shade is chock full of action, terror, mind games and tender emotion . . . I am more than a little intrigued with where (author) John B. Olson will take this series.” RelzReviews

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Endorsements:

Shade declared award-winning author’s “finest work yet”

“From its stunning first scene to its heartwarming last, Shade is a striking tale of mystery and danger that kept me hooked. This is Olson’s finest work yet, and reading it, one gets the feeling he’s just getting warmed up.” –Robin Parrish, author of Relentless and Merciless

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