Shadow Waters

A devastating epidemic due to the revenge of the Maeroero - creatures traditionally believed to have inhabited the hills and forests before the first waka arrived in New Zealand, has killed most of the population. Shadow Waters is a continuation of the survivors' struggle against the demons and fearful creatures that have taken over the landscape. Everything is broken down to elements, myths, and a kind of Wild West. Like The Lord of the Rings the quest aspect of Shadow Waters is strong, sharing an episodic structure, a great many fights and an assortment of dead bodies. This is the second book in a trilogy but readers do not have to have read the first book, Kokopu Dreams to understand Shadow Waters. This action-packed, fast-moving novel explores the survivors' struggle against demons and fearful creatures that have taken over the landscape. After a devastating pandemic, Hoheria and Ken travel through a decimated landscape to fulfil a promise. What they discover is a world where myth has become real and long-dormant ancient spirits have increased their power with terrifying consequences After a devastating pandemic, Hoheria and Kevin travel through a decimated landscape to fulfil a promise. What they discover is a world where myth has become real.