A review by dawn_marie
A Threat of Shadows by J.A. Andrews

3.0

A Threat of Shadows by J.A. Andrews is a charming fantasy story featuring a Keeper (sort of a magical historian) searching for an antidote to save his dying wife. While on his quest Alaric (the Keeper) meets up with a band of unusual characters (a bumbling wizard, flighty elf, grumpy dwarf, blacksmith, and a milkmaid) who are on their own treasure hunt. Since their needs algin, Alaric joins up with the group as they continue their quest. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, puzzles, and mysteries that attempt to thwart Alaric and his traveling companions. Oh, and they just might need to save the world.

While there was nothing particularly new or inventive about A Thread of Shadows, the world, magic system, and characters being typical of most fantasy works, it was a fun, quick read.