Gaby thought her life couldn't get more complicated.

She's almost used to the idea that she's not the teenage backpacker she thought she was. She can just about cope with being one of the Rephaim--a 139-year-old half-angel--whose memories have been stolen. She's even coming to grips with the fact that Jude, the brother she's mourned for a year, didn't die at all.

But now Rafa--sexy, infuriating Rafa--is being held, and hurt, by Gatekeeper demons. And Gaby has to get the bitterly divided Rephaim to work together, or Rafa has no chance at all.
Paula Weston lives in Brisbane with her husband, Murray and their pets, a retired greyhound and a moody cockatiel. She reads widely. Shadows, book one of the Rephaim series, was her first novel. Visit her website at paula-weston.com for more information. View titles by Paula Weston

“Nonstop action moves the story along rapidly and keeps readers breathless. Teens who enjoyed Lauren Kate’s Fallen series will no doubt find this series appealing. The book does not stand alone but will surely satisfy readers already devoted to the series." - VOYA Magazine


“Here is a story that just happens, with no tedious telling. It’s compelling. It’s fascinating. It’s a must-read for any high school student interested in fantasy.” - CM Magazine


Shimmer tackles big themes- loyalty, family secrets, sacrifice – with a significant dose of romance to complicate matters... wildly swooping emotional drama and heroics .... strong, appealing protagonist .... if you enjoy fantasy and don’t mind a little gore, Shimmer is a great pick.” - Resource Links

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Gaby thought her life couldn't get more complicated.

She's almost used to the idea that she's not the teenage backpacker she thought she was. She can just about cope with being one of the Rephaim--a 139-year-old half-angel--whose memories have been stolen. She's even coming to grips with the fact that Jude, the brother she's mourned for a year, didn't die at all.

But now Rafa--sexy, infuriating Rafa--is being held, and hurt, by Gatekeeper demons. And Gaby has to get the bitterly divided Rephaim to work together, or Rafa has no chance at all.

Author

Paula Weston lives in Brisbane with her husband, Murray and their pets, a retired greyhound and a moody cockatiel. She reads widely. Shadows, book one of the Rephaim series, was her first novel. Visit her website at paula-weston.com for more information. View titles by Paula Weston

Praise

“Nonstop action moves the story along rapidly and keeps readers breathless. Teens who enjoyed Lauren Kate’s Fallen series will no doubt find this series appealing. The book does not stand alone but will surely satisfy readers already devoted to the series." - VOYA Magazine


“Here is a story that just happens, with no tedious telling. It’s compelling. It’s fascinating. It’s a must-read for any high school student interested in fantasy.” - CM Magazine


Shimmer tackles big themes- loyalty, family secrets, sacrifice – with a significant dose of romance to complicate matters... wildly swooping emotional drama and heroics .... strong, appealing protagonist .... if you enjoy fantasy and don’t mind a little gore, Shimmer is a great pick.” - Resource Links

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