Shadow Man

Prince Andy and the Misfits, Book 1

By: Karen Gammons

Narrated by: Aaron Waite

Andy thought he was just an average sixteen-year-old kid... But one day his world is completely turned upside down as he learns the unbelievable truth of his identity: he is the prince of a faraway kingdom called Filligrim in the Valley of the Misfits - a magical place where pixies, elves, wizards, and dragons are just as likely to be inhabitants as humans. He was brought to this world following his birth - the only way to keep him from being murdered by his evil malicious grandfather.

Sounding more like a fairytale than reality, Andy at first thinks he must be dreaming. But then his aunt Gladdy reveals even more astonishing news: his mother, the Queen of the Misfits, is in trouble; she's been captured by goblins, and it's up to Andy to rescue her. Still in shock, he makes a decision that will forever alter life as he's known it. He will return to Filligrim and, with the help of six heroic Misfits, will embark on a mission to save the kingdom from the clutches of evil.

In Prince Andy and the Misfits: Shadow Man, Andy encounters one adventure after another as he works to uncover a traitor, rescue the queen from goblins, retrieve a stone of immense power, and solve the mystery surrounding the Shadow Man - the sinister mastermind behind it all. And perhaps most importantly, he must ultimately discover if he has the heart to become a true prince.

©2010, 2017, 2024 Karen Gammons (P)2024 Karen Gammons

A fun adventure with lots of imagination!

This was an entertaining story with many interesting characters and surprising events; a wholesome romp with lots of imagination. My complaints were minor: there were sprinklings of random points of view away from the two main characters that seemed out of place, Andy (the main character) was a little too perfect, and sometimes the peril didn't seem dire because of the constant lightheartedness. None of these notes ruin anything, by any means. This would be a solid choice for a family road trip. There's adventure, humor, a mystery and a cast of characters brought to life by a fantastic reader. The voices were very distinct and fun. I enjoyed my time with the Misfits and I'm looking forward to the next book, especially with the cliffhanger ending!