Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King. This is a wonderful fantasy read. It is basically the retelling of the old fable Medusa & Perseus. Medusa Black is a very successful psychiatrist who has left her estranged family behind her to move to Knollville and her families aging rundown mansion. While in Knollville Medusa meets Perry P a private investigator who is handsome and a bit strange. Medusa doesn’t have great memories of growing up in this mansion because her family believed in all sorts of magic and creepy stuff. The house has always been something she never wanted any part of after leaving. But after her parents death she is here. Perry P is hired by a a mysterious client and he figures he should help Medusa figure out the secrets of the old mansion because it could help them both. The chemistry between them is not expected by either. This book is full of secrets, magic and suspense. Such a page turner. Do yourself a favor and read Shattered Reality today!
5 Star Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King
Shattered Reality is the first book in the Summoned Series. I absolutely loved, loved , loved this book. I’ve read other books by this author but I must say this is my favorite yet . From the moment I started reading till the end I was lost in the pages. This author gives us a completely new spin of Medusa and Perseus. Her attention to detail makes you feel like you are part of the story. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride. I don’t want to give anything away so I’m just going to say I highly recommend reading this book and you wont be disappointed. I can’t wait for what’s next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-10-28 08:23:262020-10-28 08:23:26Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This is the first book by King that I’ve read. It won’t be my last as I loved this book. If you like paranormal and romance then this is for you.
Mudesa has to go back to her childhood home after she learns of the death of her parents. Six months. Can she survive the six months? The quote I chose for Mudesa is: “I’m never going back! There is nothing you can do to make me!”
Perry has clients who want to buy antiques. When he meets the owner of the house what happens. Will he find his happily ever after? The quote I chose for Perry is: “I have been collecting items for people for some time. I know how daunting the job can be. Trust me, it is much easier to find skeletons with someone standing beside you.”
I thought this book was an awesome one. It was my first book by this author but it will not be my last. I thought it was well written and it pulled me in from page one. The main charcters are what made this story really good for me. They were relatable, awesome and hot hot hot! This book had some twists and turns and that just make me like it even more and kept me turning page after page. All of the romance and mystery and magic came together in this awesome story and I cannot wait to read more by this author! I would recommend this to a friend! Happy Reading!
Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five Stars
Reading Shattered Reality was quick and enjoyable. C.A. King takes you to a place that gives the mind a little shake. Making you question your reality. Could everything really be as it is or is it a mirrored image of a different reality. I really liked the spin with the mirrors and magic. The fact that Mudesa didn’t believe in any of it gave the story a kick. I really enjoyed the plot. The story had a really nice flow and no sidetracking. I did find it annoying that she didn’t believe magic for so long with everything happening around her. Perry is a creepy character for me. The way he appeared through the story. Then you find out why and the pieces fall into place. I also like that I couldn’t figure out the story line from the start. Like I said it’s a good read with a little magic.
‘Shattered Reality’ is an engaging and enjoyable paranormal fantasy story which is a retelling of the ancient mythological tale of Perseus and Medusa and is set in modern times. In this story Mudesa Black is a successful and respected psychiatrist who has left her estranged family behind her. However, having received a phone call Mudesa finds herself heading back home to Knollville and her family’s ageing mansion to face both her fears and her destiny. Meanwhile in Knollville private investigator Perry P’s latest client who has remained anonymous is happy paying him for what he sees as an easy job for easy money. All Perry has to do is watch ‘some dame’ for a few months however the more he watches the more curious he gets about the mysteries at the ageing mansion. Perry is not the only one wanting to unravel the mansions secrets as Mudesa plays detective herself. The pair soon discover that solving the mysteries may bring them both closure but in ways that they did not imagine were even possible. This was a page turner of a novel which had me hooked from page one. The author is very good at bringing both the setting of the book and also the characters to life due to her detailed and descriptive narrative. The storyline flowed well and the plot had enough twists in it to keep me guessing until the end. I felt immersed in the novel whilst reading it and as it’s book one in the authors new ‘Summoned’ series I look forward to reading book two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-10-27 17:46:392020-10-27 21:24:55Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Shattered Reality by C.A. King is the first book in the new Summoned series. I always enjoy a new book by C.A. King and this did not disappoint. Retelling and reworking the tale of Medusa and Perseus into modern times wonderfully I flew through the pages of this book. Mudesa Black, a psychiatrist, who has a new role to take in her life is the main character. Perry P. is a private investigator with a mysterious new client. I have always enjoyed this classic tale and many do not take it on especially reworking to modern times. C.A. King did a great job and created characters I really enjoyed and a story which was fantastic. I look forward to more from this series and the author in the future.
While this book was out of my usual genre, i loved it!! The way the story of Medusa was written had me not wanting to put this book down until the end. It was very well written and I am looking forward to the next book from this wonderful author.
This book drew me in from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. I loved this modern take on an ancient tale. There are wonderful characters in this story, Mudesa and Perry. Mudesa is having to go back home to handle her parents affairs after their death. Perry is a private investigator looking for something he was hired to find. This book is full of fantasy, magic, twists and turns. The author does an exceptional job in taking me into a fantastical world that I never want to leave. This is not the first book I have read by this author and it will not be my last. I find this author to be a great storyteller and I cannot wait to read what’s next.
This is a great story that grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go. The author does a great job of building the characters and making you feel like you re part of their world. I have read several books by this author and I have enjoyed them all.
Mudesa is a successful psychiatrist. She is a logical thinker who know that magic and superstitions aren’t real. But is she right? After her parents pass away she has to return to the home she has left behind. Is returning home a good idea? What secrets were her parents hiding from her? Was all the stories her parents told her about magic and demons true or were her parents mad?
Oh, what a delightful little story Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, was. It reads like a mystery but not the kind you would expect. Great characters, great story line with the added bonus of the deeper introspections of facing your personal demons. It was a quick little read which suited me just fine cause sometimes that’s just what you want. This is what you want, read this one.
A retelling of the Medusa & Perseus in a, updated and original way. Medusa has left her hometown, become a well established psychiatrist, and tried to move on from her past. But an unexpected call that her parents have been killed brings her right back home. Oh, the things that come up in this story. You will be enthralled and won’t want to stop reading. I hope you like it as much as I did. Looking forward to the next book for sure.
Shattered Reality by C.A. King is the first book in the Summoned series. This is a brilliant retelling of an old classic story brought into more modern times. The author has done an amazing job of making the story her own while also keeping the same mythological feel about it. The story is everything I have come to expect from this author – well written, exciting and completely engaging from the moment I started reading. The characters were really interesting to read about as well. They added to an already strong storyline. C.A. King really has become one of my firm favourites and this book is just one example as to why. I would highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to see what is next!
King is a master of paranormal and fantasy literature. And I LOVED this take on the classic Medusa/Perseus tale. From the gorgeous cover to just the fantastic tale, fantasy lovers and anyone obsessed with ancient mythology need to purchase this ASAP.
Side note – I want to live in Knollville. The universe King has created there is just mesmerizing.
I just love the worlds that CA King can create for the reader to escape to! I have loved her other works but honestly her paranormal and fantasy novels really are a top fav of mine and always something I will one-click without even reading what the story may entail first. Shattered Reality was one of those must have one-clicks the moment I saw that gorgeous and gripping cover with her name attached. I had no idea what I was gonna get, but man was it a ride I will be eager to retake and reread again in the very near future.
Shattered Reality is a completely new take and spin on Medusa and Perseus. This is King’s mind in the best of ways and she has managed to take an centuries old tale and breathe in new life that makes complete sense. I was blown away with how this is a more modern take on it and felt as if it could actually be plausible and real. Mudusa finds herself returning home, the home she never wanted to revisit after working so hard to build a better life for herself, but her parents have died and she needs to return home. This is one you don’t want to miss reading, especially if you love paranormal and fantasy novels with nods to ancient greek gods. This is one I can’t really tell much more details because I don’t want to spoil the magic that it is. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!
C.A. King is not a new author to me but I have to say that she impresses me with every book I have read by her. This story has the feel of the ancient story of Perseus and Medusa. Who doesn’t love a good fantasy/paranormal with a mythological feeling? This book takes place in Knollville. Ms. King loves to tell us the story. She tells a wonderful story with her descriptive vocabulary. Her characters come to life in the story. Medusa is the main character who has high expectations for herself. There is one small tiny problem one phone call becomes a major problem. Perry P. is a private investigator who takes any case that comes across his desk. These two are the main characters of the story. You do not want to take your eyes off of Medusa and Perry. I will leave you with these descriptions because you will have to read the story to get the details. I highly recommend this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-10-20 16:36:052020-10-20 22:34:18Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Erica Fish
This book is cutting edge entertainment from start to finish. I love how it gives us each characters’ perspective but the plot thickens with each chapter. Each characters’ perspective changes the way you see where they’re going down in each action. I loved how quickly Mudesa’s life changed with a single phone call. Perry also is a prosperous investigator who not only likes the work he does but likes to make the money. The suspense will easily drive you insane but bring solace to your heart in how deep it goes. This is a beautiful and fascinating read!
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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Best Selling Author 4 Stars
Mudesa is a psychiatrist who strongly believes in reality and science. When her parents die, she is forced to return home. Unfortunately not all of her childhood memories are pleasant. Growing up in a house where the adults believed in magic made for a strange upbringing. Now Mudesa must face her fears once again. Instead of finding closure, Mudesa has more questions than before. With the help of a sexy stranger, maybe she’ll find some answers. Yet some questions are better left unanswered.
This book is filled with mystery and magic. The author will keep you guessing until the end. With twists and turns, you’ll be kept on the edge of your seat. I’ve read many books by C.A. King and have loved them all. She truly is an imaginative and creative author.
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In this story, we begin with Mudesa at home and relaxing after a long day at work in the clinic, watching the sunset and the city come alive, that is until she sees the shadow at the corner of her eye, she was always told that the shadows are demons to create a more solid form, however, they are unable to do it because they are trapped behind the glass and past experience has been that nothing good happens when the shadow appears.
She goes into a shower and tries to get rid of the goosebumps which the shadow has given her, as she is getting ready for bed, she takes some sleeping tablets and picks up a photo frame with a picture of her brothers and while reminiscing about them when she sees the shadow again. As she throws the frame across the room in shock, it shatters and when a bout of nausea overtakes her and she rushes to the bathroom, she realises that she has splinters of it all through her feet, the pain of which the sleeping tablet’s won’t help with.
The next day, she heads to her practice to start the day and is asking her assistant to arrange it so that all her meetings will be held in her office, when she receives a phone call to say that her parents have had an accident and passed away, she decides to instead rearrange all her appointments and goes to see a lawyer to get everything straightened out instead.
When she gets there, she wants to organise everything from there, however, there is a clause in the will which means she will have to head back to her family home and everything that she left behind her there.
We next meet Perry P., a private investigator who receives a mystery envelope with cash and a request to procure three items from a certain house, as the family owed him a debt, he was more tempted than usual to agree to the unusual circumstances.
As the two meet for the first time at the house, they both realise that they are both looking for the mystery hidden within the walls, but not necessarily for the same reason. As more things are revealed about the past, her family and why they behaved the way they did, a war in her mind between logic and her parent’s beliefs and the possibility that they are true begins.
Will Mudesa be able to solve the mystery and what has Perry P. got to do with it all, will he be a help or a hindrance to her and will she be able to overcome her fears and get to the truth? Only by reading it will you uncover the mysteries of the house and the people within it.
Shattered Reality by C.A. King a five-star read that will shatter you. This is the first novel in the Summoned series and shows us promise of a great series that will shatter you. I will admit that it was a little jumpy and disjointed at times, and almost felt like it could have done with another round of edits just to help it run smoother, but the story was well done and well plotted. That was why I decided on five-stars as I have read this author previously and know that usually with a strong story like this would get five-stars every time. Medusa Black well I don’t want to give the game away, but wow what a character, you get pulled into her story, that was part of what made this story so great. Then when you add in P.I. Perry P, it just explodes into this culmination that knocks the story to the next level, if the second half was as well put together as the first it would one of the best books this year, that’s how much I adored this story, I for one cant wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2020-10-17 06:39:222020-10-17 13:17:39Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Sara Oxton
Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King is a paranormal fantasy story. Things are not as they seem in this book. Is it magic or insanity? There are a lot of secrets and lies as our MC steps back to what was once her home after her parents killing. Now face to face with her past once again our MC must confront that which she never believed. I enjoyed the story but there were parts where it felt a little disjointed and not flowing as well as it could have. Overall, the story held my attention with the mystery that CA intertwined.
Shattered Reality is the first book in the Summoned Series by C.A King. It is a fantastic story- entirely original, well written, and very clever. It is a modern retelling, based on the ancient story of Perseus and Medusa. Hello, she had me at Medusa- as I love the old myths. We are back in Knollville- where Ms. King has taken us before- so we know we are in for a paranormal treat right from the get-go! There is more to Mudesa Black than meets the eye. The psychologist spends her days helping people solve their problems, all the while hiding her own demons from the world. On the surface, she may seem like she has an enviable life, but Mudesa has worked really hard to get where she is. With secrets that weigh heavily on her mind- her past impacts her daily life in a way she can’t seem to escape. She is forced to return to her hometown, when her parents are killed. It’s the very place she worked so hard to leave behind, and the place she never wanted to see again. There is more to the situation that meets the eye- but the past seems determined to snatch her future from her grasp. My review may seem a little vague, but that is on purpose, as I don’t want to give anything away. This is the kind of story I really recommend going into somewhat ‘blind’ and letting the author, and story, surprise you. This is a wonderfully twisted tale that definitely kept me entertained. Another great read from Ms. King’s limitless imagination!
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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) By C.A. King 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King. It is a story that includes magic, mystery, and danger. Once I started reading, I was hooked. I enjoyed reading about the character Mudesa Black. She is a psychiatrist and someone intelligent, independent, and strong. She has now found herself on her way back home, a place that she hasn’t been to in a long time. It is there that she meets Perry P, a private investigator. He is handsome, charming, and has Mudesa taking a second look. Will Mudesa find out the mystery behind her fears? What will she find at her family’s estate? Read this book to find out. This story had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. I found the character of Mudesa changing as the story progressed. I was rooting for her to succeed in finding out the mystery she uncovers once returns home. The author has created a wonderful fantasy book in which the story and the characters come alive on the page. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining book that you will not want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
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I loved this book. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. I loved being pulled in right from the beginning. One of the things I love about this author is her ability for attention to details. Not only do they make me feel as if I am right there but also part of the story. This story is about Mudesa. She made a plan to make her way to the top and now that she is there, one phone call could change everything for her. Now she is face to face with the past and a hot detective that may have all the answers. Their twists and turns kept me turning pages. Their story is full of romance and magic that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Mudesa Black clawed her way to the top, becoming a successful and respected psychiatrist, leaving her estranged family in the dust. The plan was to never look back and she hadn’t until a single phone call changed everything. Trading her physician’s coat for a detective cap, she headed home to meet both fears and destiny head on.
Perry P. worked as a private investigator in Knollville, taking on whatever cases came his way. His latest, and only, client had no issues spending money—just the way he liked it. They were also anonymous—just the way he didn’t like it. Still, the job was easy money. All he needed to do was watch some dame for a few months.
There are mysteries waiting in the aging mansion. Solving them might bring closure to both in ways neither imagined possible.
Shattered Reality is a fantasy retelling of the ancient mythological tale of Perseus and Medusa set in modern times.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche.
Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time.
To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger.
People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years.
I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you different.
I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes – I want them to know they are making a difference.
Fast forward to today…
C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author has over 60 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres.
Awards include:
Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019
Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017
Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal
2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella
2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre
2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre
City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020
Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author 2020
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