Lisa A. Shiel

Lisa A. Shiel

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LISA A. SHIEL researches and writes about everything strange, from Bigfoot and UFOs to alternative history. She has been interviewed for big-city newspapers, national magazines, TV news, and talk radio shows including the G. Gordon Liddy show. Lisa has a master’s degree in library science and was previously president of the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association.

Lisa's nonfiction books are Forgotten Tales of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, The Evolution Conspiracy, Strange Michigan, and Backyard Bigfoot. As a fiction writer, Lisa developed the Human Origins Series—which includes the novels The Hunt for Bigfoot and Lord of the Dead

The Time That's Given

The Time That's Given

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<p><strong><em>Have you ever awoken from a vivid dream and wondered which side of waking was real?</em></strong></p><p>Burt Higgins' retirement is not going well. His children have grown, and his wife has gone off to earn a late-life degree, leaving him alone in his sprawling suburban home. With too much time on his hands, he broods on the state of the world, obsessively following the worst of cable news and the Internet. Increasingly angry at the state of affairs, he nurtures a fantasy that a dark lord from another realm has foisted these problems on humankind. If only he could transport to that world, he'd confront the demon and use the magic found there to defeat the beast and end despair forever.</p><p>On a particularly bad news day, while housebound in the midst of a snowstorm, he retreats to his study to shut out the world and immerse himself in his books. When, on a whim, he lights a candle purchased in an obscure Prague curiosity shop, a magical guide appears and offers to take him on whatever quest he chooses. When he asks to become a hero in a fantasy realm, he discovers a more complex world than he expected, and battling evil with magic turns out to be far from his greatest challenge.</p><p><strong>EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS</strong> a specualtive fantasy adventure sure not just to entertain you, but to make you consider your life, your dreams, your goals. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>Books by David Litwack:</strong></h2><ul><li><em>Along the Watchtower</em></li><li><em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></li><li><em>The Time That's Given</em></li><li><em>The Children of Darkness</em> (The Seekers - Book 1)</li><li><em>The Stuff of Stars</em> (The Seekers - Book 2)</li><li><em>The Light of Reason</em> (The Seekers - Book 3)</li></ul><h2><strong>More Great Fantasy Fiction from Evolved Publishing:</strong></h2><ul><li><em>The Awakening of David Rose</em> (David Rose #1) by Daryl Rothman</li><li><em>Shadow Swarm</em> by D. Robert Pease</li><li><em>Kingdom in Chains</em> by J.W. Zulauf</li><li>The &quot;Grims' Truth&quot; Series by Isu Yin &amp; Fae Yang</li></ul><p> </p>

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<p>The characters were well done and I found myself wanting to learn more about them. The action is well thought-out and written with real dialog. The descriptions are good and when the science or any facts were dealt with I found it quite interesting and wasn't bored at all. I might add that having passed through Yoho National Park many times I was impressed with the accuracy of the descriptions. It also gives her descriptions of the other locales that I haven't personally been to more credibility. So, did I enjoy this book? Do I recommend it? Yes to both. I would be interested in finding out what happens to the characters and this is the best praise for any book. Good Reading.--Dan Fabian, <em>Bards Ink</em></p> <p>An exciting, well-researched rollercoaster ride of a novel...I approached this book with some scepticism, but enjoyed every last page. --Paul Vella, Center for Fortean Zoology</p> <p>A lively, exciting and gripping piece of fiction based around the Bigfoot mystery -- and a number of other mysteries, too! If you are even remotely interested in cryptozoology, ancient cosmic visitors, the legends of Atlantis, human evolution and more, then grab a copy of <em>The Hunt For Bigfoot</em> by Lisa Shiel as soon as possible. --Nick Redfern, <em>Phenomena Magazine</em></p> <p>I could easily see this book turned into a movie. It begins with a murder that I could see being on the screen before the opening credits and goes on from there. Quite frankly, it doesnt matter whether you believe that Bigfoot exists as the author does or if you choose not to believe in these ideas at all. Its an entertaining book either way. I encourage everyone who enjoys mysteries to read this book. You can also astound your friends by the knowledge you acquired concerning human evolution or the lack there of. --Andrew Grgurich, <em>Marquette Mining Journal</em></p> <p>A good read for an evening campfire setting gathered around in front of pitched tents near a lake. --<em>Independent Publishing Review</em></p>