River Becomes Shadow
Taggak Journey: Book 2
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Six broken souls have been called. From the most damaged of all humanity, they rise.
To stand with River.
To stand with River.
About the Book
It is said that one day, wherever River walks, the earth will turn green again.
In the dying wasteland that is rural Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the year 2036, this seems impossible. But where others see impossibilities, twelve-year-old River cultivates hope. She sees what a new world can be, even when the oppressive regime known as the Elect enslaves more and more people every day. Even if it means sacrificing herself along the way.
In this second installment of the Taggak Journey trilogy, River has left Gran Flo and her swamp far behind. She’s joined by her cousin Tag, their guide to shadow running, a means to travel in secrecy requiring complete focus. But without proper food and sleep, how will they maintain the necessary concentration? And then there’s Dr. Andrea Parker, the keeper of stories—and resentment. Left to fester, her resentment might just ruin everything. As these unlikely heroes struggle forward, will they stay loyal to each other and to themselves, taking Flo’s voice and vision as their compass? Will River walk her path and fulfill Flo’s prophecy?
River Becomes Shadow is a story of devotion and resilience in the face of heartbreak and brutality. It encourages readers to look into the not-so-distant future, at the very real possibility of an apocalyptic world, and believe that we are enough to change it, no matter how broken we may be.
In the dying wasteland that is rural Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the year 2036, this seems impossible. But where others see impossibilities, twelve-year-old River cultivates hope. She sees what a new world can be, even when the oppressive regime known as the Elect enslaves more and more people every day. Even if it means sacrificing herself along the way.
In this second installment of the Taggak Journey trilogy, River has left Gran Flo and her swamp far behind. She’s joined by her cousin Tag, their guide to shadow running, a means to travel in secrecy requiring complete focus. But without proper food and sleep, how will they maintain the necessary concentration? And then there’s Dr. Andrea Parker, the keeper of stories—and resentment. Left to fester, her resentment might just ruin everything. As these unlikely heroes struggle forward, will they stay loyal to each other and to themselves, taking Flo’s voice and vision as their compass? Will River walk her path and fulfill Flo’s prophecy?
River Becomes Shadow is a story of devotion and resilience in the face of heartbreak and brutality. It encourages readers to look into the not-so-distant future, at the very real possibility of an apocalyptic world, and believe that we are enough to change it, no matter how broken we may be.
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Meet Dr. Andrea Parker, DVM.
A hideaway from the Elect, a grieving widower, and a determined protector,
She is the chronicler of River's journey.
Flo guards their safety from her swamp.
But Flo is with them. In every thought. In every breath.
Andrea bears witness as River steps into living, breathing vision.
She is the witness; her words are truth.
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Six broken souls have been called.
From the most damaged of all humanity, they rise.
To stand with River.
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To live for her and die for her without hesitation.
The story begins in fire.
For all stories of River are stories of fire.
Always, there will be fire.
And there will be light.
~~~
A hideaway from the Elect, a grieving widower, and a determined protector,
She is the chronicler of River's journey.
Flo guards their safety from her swamp.
But Flo is with them. In every thought. In every breath.
Andrea bears witness as River steps into living, breathing vision.
She is the witness; her words are truth.
~~~
Six broken souls have been called.
From the most damaged of all humanity, they rise.
To stand with River.
+
To live for her and die for her without hesitation.
The story begins in fire.
For all stories of River are stories of fire.
Always, there will be fire.
And there will be light.
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Publication Progress
July 10, 2025: First layout proofs have arrived! In the next two weeks, I will be revising these.
July 22, 2025: The revised proofs have been sent in. I look forward to receiving the new copies soon!
Sept. 9, 2025: Print-ready files have been submitted, after many revisions over the summer. Publication is just days away!
July 22, 2025: The revised proofs have been sent in. I look forward to receiving the new copies soon!
Sept. 9, 2025: Print-ready files have been submitted, after many revisions over the summer. Publication is just days away!
