The Shadowy Man: A Renaissance Fantasy Thriller

· Giaco & Luca Book 1 · Helia Press · Narrated by E.P. Clark
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Few men walk into shadow. Fewer walk out.

Giaco, famed battle hero turned bodyguard, is a Reborn man. He believes in reason, harmony, and intellect, and leaves magic for the foolish and superstitious. But when his charge, young Prince Luca, is stolen away, Giaco must set off on a search that will cause him to question everything he believes.

The Rebirth is changing the face of La Città dei Fiori, but the old ways still hold sway, especially in the dark places of the city. In order to get Luca back, Giaco will have to undergo a different kind of Rebirth—one of fear and shadow.

Set in a fantasy version of Renaissance Florence, The Shadowy Man combines magic and mystery in a fast-paced story of suspense that will appeal to fans of dark and historical fantasy, as well as occult and paranormal thrillers. It is the first book in the Giaco & Luca series but can be listened to as a standalone.

Few men walk into shadow. Fewer walk out. Giaco, famed battle hero turned bodyguard, is a Reborn man. He believes in reason, harmony, and intellect, and leaves magic for the foolish and superstitious. But when his charge, young Prince Luca, is stolen away, Giaco must set off on a search that will...

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47 reviews
Joseph Stanley
February 13, 2025
This is why you HIRE A NARRATOR! The author has taken it upon themself to narrate their own work. Such a horrible idea, unless you already have a successful background in narration/voice acting. Author, do you want to see the review scores improve on your books? Then hire someone to narrate, or (can't believe I'm saying this) make use of the AI Narration. It would, unfortunately, be a huge improvement. Can't really give much of a review of the story due to the awful narration. I quit listening
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Marriage Celebrant Annette Oates
September 10, 2026
The highly dramatized, sing-song narration makes this book better suited to a junior audience. However, the storyline may be too convoluted for such minds to follow. More mature audiences may find the e-book version more acceptable and less irritating.
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Hammy Safa
January 3, 2021
would've been good if the narrator didn't squeak every second like nails on a chalkboard. it's so horrible
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