A Shadow's Curse - Paperback

Lombardo, A. D.: - Angela Lombardo was raised on the wide-open farmland of Akron, Ohio, where muddy boots, barn cats, and the quiet hum of rural life shaped her childhood. A born tomboy with a restless curiosity, she spent her days racing dirt bikes with her older brother, picking out melodies on the piano, and getting lost in comic book adventures with Spider-Man and Wonder Woman.Her love of storytelling began early, from the handmade yarn-bound book she created for her grandmother to the full play she wrote in high school-a piece she still keeps tucked away, waiting for the right moment to become a novel. But it was The Chronicles of Narnia that first sparked her fascination with hidden worlds and courageous hearts.That spark deepened in 2017, when a single question-"Where is the mother?"-sent her down a creative rabbit hole and ignited what would become The Katori Chronicles, a five-book fantasy saga exploring mystery, sacrifice, and resilience. Angela is the author of A Shadow's Curse (2024) and Trial by Starlight (2026), the first book in the Children of Polaris duology. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found outdoors, seeking quiet moments and gathering inspiration from the natural world.