Shade series

Shade (Shade -1) by Jeri Smith-Read — Shade (Shade #1) by Jeri Smith-Read

Shade (Shade -1) by Jeri Smith-Ready 2 — Shade (Shade #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready (alternate cover)

Shade series is a Young Adult series by Jeri Smith-Ready.

Genres and Sub-Genres[]

Young Adult Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romance

Series Description or Overview[]

Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart.

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last.

Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.

Well, sort of. Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan’s violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.

It doesn't help that Aura’s new friend Zachary is so understanding—and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit. As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart…and clues to the secret of the Shift. ~ Shade - Jeri Smith-Ready

Lead's Species[]

Human, Ghost seer

Primary Supe[]

Ghosts

What Sets it Apart[]

Narrative Type and Narrators[]

Fist person narrative told by Aura.

Books in Series[]

Shade series:

Shade (2010)
Shift (2011)
Shine (2012) ~ Final

Shorts, Novellas, Anthologies and Guides[]

2.5. "Bridge" (2013) in Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions

Other Series[]

World Building[]

Setting[]

Pennsylvania

Places:

Newgrange: The subject of Aura and Zachary's history thesis. They never actually go, but it is referenced heavily throughout the story.
Ireland: The location of Newgrange, the subject of Aura and Zachary's history thesis. They never actually go to Ireland, but it is referenced throughout the story.
Scotland: Where Zachary came from and where he is to return after his father is done with his work in the US.
Ridgewood: The school that Aura, Megan, and Zachary attend. Logan and his siblings once attended before they moved prior to the books beginning.
Glasgow, Scotland:
Dublin, Ireland:
Newgrange:
Ridgewood:
Atlanta:

Supernatural Elements[]

✥ ghosts, spirits, shades,

Glossary:[]

The Shift: Event that occurred during winter solstice, where anyone born on/after December 21st, 8:50 AM Universal time, were born with the ability to see and speak with the dead.
Post-Shifter: Term used for those born after the Shift that have the ability.
Pre-Shifter: Term used for those born prior to the Shift and do not have the ability.
Shade: Term used for ghosts who have changed into black masses. They cause humans to feel sick whenever they are near.
Dumpers: Term used by the characters for the people who work for the DMP.

Groups & Organizations:[]

DMP: Department of Metaphysical Purity

World[]

Nearly sixteen years ago the 'Shift' happened. And every child that has been born since can see and communicate with ghosts. The world is divided into two sub sets, post and pre shifters, those who can see & those who can't.

The Shift has changed everything. Ghosts can now testify in their own murder cases. Certain building & rooms in your house have to be 'black boxed' so that ghosts cannot go into them. Red has become the all prevailing fashion statement of the under sixteens. A colour ghosts cannot abide.

Most ghosts are harmless, if not persistently irritating. But there are the ghosts that become Shades - dark, malevolent spirits. ~ Goodreads | Carolyn (Book Chick City) (The United Kingdom)'s review of Shade

Protagonist[]

At nearly sixteen years old, Aura is a post-shifter. She's spent her life being able to see, talk to, and wherever possible ignore ghosts. She has an amazing boyfriend - Logan. The night of his seventeenth birthday is supposed to be perfect. That is until it all goes horribly wrong and he tragically dies. Suddenly being able to talk to ghosts takes on a whole new meaning and she prays that Logan will come back to haunt her.

But, as Aura struggles to come to terms with her grief she becomes friends with a new transfer student from Scotland: Zachary. Zachary is kind, understanding and has a rather sexy accent. As her friendship with Zachary grows, she realises that she has to make an impossible decision between the two men in her life. One dead, one alive. ~ Goodreads | Carolyn (Book Chick City) (The United Kingdom)'s review of Shade

Sidekick[]

Name: / What: / Sidekick-to: / About: / Book First Seen:

Characters Chart[]

Characters	What	About
Aura Salvatorre:	ability to see and hear ghosts	Was the first born after the shift. Love interests: Logan and possibly Zachary;
Logan Keeley	ghost, Aura's boyfriend	Is in a band with his brother and friends; dies on his birthday and becomes a ghost; Aura tries to stop him from becoming a shade;
Zachary Moore:		Born last before the shift; Aura's love interest; from Scotland;
Aunt Gina	lawyer	Like a mom to Aura; helps ghosts sue the people who caused their deaths. She could see ghosts before the shift but now she can't.
Siobhan	band member	Dylan, Mickey & Logan's sister. She is also part of The Keeley Brothers band.
Mickey Keeley	band member	Logan's Brother, part of The Keeley Brothers Band and boyfriend of Megan.
Dylan Keeley	can see ghost	Logan's brother; only member of his family that can see Logan as a ghost; born post shift;
Megan	post-shift	Aura's best friend and Mickey's girlfriend. Born post-shift and so can see ghosts.
Brian	band member	Part of The Keeley Brothers Band. Has a crush on Nadine.
Agent Falk	DMP	Department of Metaphysical Purity;
Nadine	student	girl who likes Logan from his school, starts a hate campaign against Aura with Brian.
Ms. Salvatore	Aura Salvatore	Ms. Salvatore is how Agent Falk refers to Aura Salvatore
Ian Moore	Ghost catcher	Zachary's dad; works for the UK government; job is classified but has to do with the containment of ghosts and protecting the rights of the deceased;
Mrs. Richards

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Author[]

Jeri Smith-Ready

Website: Home Page - Jeri Smith-Ready
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

Bio: Jeri Smith-Ready has been writing fiction since the night she had her first double espresso. Jeri lives in the rolling hills of Maryland with her husband and two cats, who often play tag-team "sit in the author's lap and keep her from writing." (The cats, that is, not the husband. Though actually...) When not writing, she's either out running or on Twitter. ~ About Jeri - Jeri Smith-Ready

Cover Artist[]

Artist: Monica Stevenson ~ ISFdb: Shift, Shine

Publishing Information[]

Publisher:
Author Page:

Shade:
Shift:
Shine:

Book Cover Blurbs[]

✤ BOOK ONE—Shade (2010): Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart. Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last. Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.

Well, sort of.

Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan's violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost. It doesn't help that Aura's new friend Zachary is so understanding;and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit. As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart;and clues to the secret of the Shift. ~ Goodreads | Shade (Shade, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready

✤ BOOK TWO—Shift (2011): Aura’s life is anything but easy. Her boyfriend, Logan, died, and his slides between ghost and shade have left her reeling. Aura knows he needs her now more than ever. She loves Logan, but she can’t deny her connection with the totally supportive, totally gorgeous Zachary. And she’s not sure that she wants to. Logan and Zachary will fight to be the one by her side, but Aura needs them both to uncover the mystery of her past—the mystery of the Shift. As Aura’s search uncovers new truths, she must decide whom to trust with her secrets…and her heart. ~ Goodreads | Shift (Shade, #2) by Jeri Smith-Ready

✤ BOOK THREE—Shine (2012): In this dramatic conclusion to the Shade trilogy, Aura and Zachary’s relationship sizzles as the secrets of the Shift are revealed. Life can change in an instant, and no one understands that better than Aura. It’s been almost a year since her boyfriend tragically died. She’s finally letting go of Logan’s violet-hued ghost, but not her search to uncover the truth about her past. As the first in a generation that can see ghosts, Aura is convinced she has a connection to the Shift. She’s trusted Zachary, ever patient and ever by her side, with all that she knows. But when the government threatens his life in an attempt to learn Aura’s secrets, she will stop at nothing to protect herself and the one she loves...even if that means betraying her own heart. ~ Goodreads | Shine (Shade, #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready