Shadow's Voice

Rose Ula is on the run from her past and anyone who might know her. She wants nothing more than to disappear and live a simple life but when a dying King’s messenger begs her to complete his mission she cannot turn away. Now she must make the dangerous journey to the castle and face capture to get the information to the King. Someone seeks to overthrow the King. Rose must rely on her determination, tenacity, and the very shadow magic she'd hoped to leave in her past; magic most have never seen before.
It soon becomes clear her King’s life is not the only thing in danger as Rose finds herself torn between her desire to run and her desire to help her King; the unassuming man who is inspiring something in Rose that is more dangerous than anything else she can think of...trust. Something about this King has Rose lowering the guards she’s had all her life, telling him secrets no one knows.
Her voyage unfolds into a battle of life and death. Rose must struggle with her own demons and fears to realize who she is and more importantly, to accept who she is. Ancient secrets long forgotten and old magics never known to exist come into play and soon Rose finds herself reliving an ancient conflict long thought gone. The safety of her King and kingdom are at risk; war looms around the corner if she fails. Can Rose face the past that haunts her to gain a future that includes friends, family, and possibly love? Or, will Rose become consumed by the shadows that would claim her?

"Shadow's Voice by Natalie Johanson is a beautiful read for fantasy lovers. Natalie Johanson has an arresting writing gift and her prose will surely seduce lovers of beautiful words.Shadow's Voice is an impassioned page-turner that fantasy fans can’t put down. " -- Reader's Favorite