The Shadow Series Series by J.M. Pierce

You know him, but you can't remember his name. He is the one that is always there, in the background, all but invisible to those roaming the hallways. What if he had a secret? What if it was a secret that even he didn't know?Test Davis has always been a blur to those around him. He's a shadow like a million other kids--not smart enough for the academic team, not beast enough for the football team, not extroverted enough for the drama crowd. In all things Test is just.. moreYou know him, but you can't remember his name. He is the one that is always there, in the background, all but invisible to those roaming the hallways. What if he had a secret? What if it was a secret that even he didn't know?Test Davis has always been a blur to those around him. He's a shadow like a million other kids--not smart enough for the academic team, not beast enough for the football team, not extroverted enough for the drama crowd. In all things Test is just...not, which is why no one ever notices him.But what happens when someone does notice him-- Nicole Paxton, a cheerleader, no less? What happens on the night that Test finds out there's nothing average about him and that a powerful gift has been hidden within, secretly waiting to be set free and alter his life forever? The question is, will that power save him and those he loves or tear them apart? less

After fleeing his home in Lincoln, Test Davis settles in the small town of Saratoga, Wyoming, where he hopes to slip into obscurity. But when his boss’s niece, Alyssa, draws him reluctantly into a relationship, he’s afraid he won’t be able to hide who—and what—he really is... moreAfter fleeing his home in Lincoln, Test Davis settles in the small town of Saratoga, Wyoming, where he hopes to slip into obscurity. But when his boss’s niece, Alyssa, draws him reluctantly into a relationship, he’s afraid he won’t be able to hide who—and what—he really is.When a horrific confrontation with to co-workers forces Test to go back on the run, he reunites with an old friend, discovers that Alyssa has a secret of her own, and finds the answer to the question he’s been too afraid to ask:What am I? less

I was one of the fortunate few who got to know Clifford Johnston. Cliff placed this manuscript in my care, and in doing so, has given us a brief glimpse into his life. Though his words were written with the hope that a select person would someday read them, I’m sure you will find that reading this piece will give you a deeper sense and understanding of the man that many of us have come to love and admire... moreI was one of the fortunate few who got to know Clifford Johnston. Cliff placed this manuscript in my care, and in doing so, has given us a brief glimpse into his life. Though his words were written with the hope that a select person would someday read them, I’m sure you will find that reading this piece will give you a deeper sense and understanding of the man that many of us have come to love and admire. Sincerely, Marcy Jackson WARNING!!!!! This novelette contains spoilers for the first two books in the Shadow Series. It is recommended that you read this after Failing Test and A Shadow’s Light. It is meant to be a companion to the series and not an introduction. The Memoirs of Clifford T. Johnston is approximately 14,000 words. The third full length book in the Shadow Series, The Reverence of One, is now available! less

Revere: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.Reverence: An act of showing profound awe, respect… and often love.Having forgone her life as a Reaper, Lauren returns to her home with Test after saving him from certain death. Fighting her own inner demons, she knows that the battle has just begun and attempts to help the young Shadow prepare for their inevitable encounter with Isaac, the oldest and most powerful of the Reapers... moreRevere: To regard with awe, deference, and devotion.Reverence: An act of showing profound awe, respect… and often love.Having forgone her life as a Reaper, Lauren returns to her home with Test after saving him from certain death. Fighting her own inner demons, she knows that the battle has just begun and attempts to help the young Shadow prepare for their inevitable encounter with Isaac, the oldest and most powerful of the Reapers. As they struggle to understand and accept one another, Isaac plots to lure them to their deaths; placing those from Test’s past in danger once again. Within each of them, a choice must be made—continue to hide, or risk their lives for that of another. less

Hidden in New Mexico’s Black Mountains, Test struggles to find the peace that his haunted past prevents. Though Alyssa and Cliff stand with him, and though he’s blanketed by the serenity and tranquility of the forest, he cannot quell the inner turmoil that plagues him. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, the last of the Reapers are plotting to avenge the death of their master... moreHidden in New Mexico’s Black Mountains, Test struggles to find the peace that his haunted past prevents. Though Alyssa and Cliff stand with him, and though he’s blanketed by the serenity and tranquility of the forest, he cannot quell the inner turmoil that plagues him. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, the last of the Reapers are plotting to avenge the death of their master. Woefully out-numbered and hoping to even the odds, Casper and Ashley have stolen a biological weapon unlike the world has ever seen. Their mission: mold the weapon for their purpose and eliminate Test along with the remainder of the rogue Shadows that side with him. less