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There are books that entertain you, and then there are stories that pull you off the beaten path, kick the dirt up in your face, and dare you to keep walking. The Shade Shepherd by J. R. R. (Jim) Hardison falls firmly into the latter category.

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By the end, you won't be asking, "Will they escape?" You will be asking, "What price are we willing to pay for a cure?" The Shade Shepherd

This forces Cody to grapple with a heavy question: Is it okay to hurt one person to save a thousand? Here is why The Shade Shepherd deserves a spot on your summer reading list: There are books that entertain you, and then

On one side, you have the modern world dying of incurable brain diseases. On the other side, you have a 12-year-old girl who just wants to be free. The villain, , is terrifyingly realistic. He isn't a cackling monster; he is a desperate man who believes he is a saint. He argues that sacrificing one child to save millions is not just logical—it is necessary . Here is why The Shade Shepherd deserves a