Shaman, Friend, Enemy: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Olivia Lawson Techno-Shaman Book 2)
Patients with fractured souls, clients threatened by deadly ancestor spirits, and now the paparazzi–it’s all in a day’s work for techno-shaman Olivia Lawson. Livvy has rocketed to the top of the shaman world, bringing old friends with her but also attracting new enemies.
Even as her career soars, her personal life spirals downward. Broken bonds and lost love finally force her to confront the terrible secret of her beginning in shamanism. Despite being attacked by dark shamans and navigating a spiritual plane that seems out of control, Livvy’s single-minded quest steers her into dangerous territory and puts her on a collision course with those dearest to her.
No longer able to walk a fine line, Livvy discovers that when the one thing you need is the one thing you can’t have–you’ll risk everything.
Interview with the Author
Q - How did you “open a fresh new world of urban fantasy�A - It’s a combination of archaeological research I’d been doing and then a matter of updating shamanism with modern technology. It wasn’t my intent, but I bent the urban fantasy genre. The techno-shaman series has been described as a mystery, a thriller, science fiction, and even metaphysical. It’s a combination of all these because I enjoy action, a fast pace, and building suspense. At its heart though, it’s the story of a young woman on a journey. Her struggles and growth fuel the series.
Q - What has surprised you most in writing these books?A - Readers! Writing is a solitary effort, which I adore. But hearing from readers and reviewers has been amazing. Their insights into the characters and the stories can be incredibly deep. I’ve also really enjoyed “chatting†with readers via email and social media. There’s even been fan art! The fantasy and science fiction readers who’ve embraced the novels have been more kind and generous than I could have imagined.
Q - What was the inspiration behind this second book in the Olivia Lawson Techno-Shaman series?A - I wanted to go all dark. :) This second novel in Livvy’s arc was a chance for me to reveal something of her beginnings. Despite the fantasy and non-stop action, it’s more of a story that dives inward, into the core of the characters and what defines them. In fact, despite the critical acclaim of the first novel, this second one continues to be a reader favorite. I need to go all dark more often.
Shaman, Friend, Enemy: An Urban Fantasy Thriller is the second novel in the Olivia Lawson Techno-Shaman series. The suggested reading order is:
- Shaman, Healer, Heretic
- Shaman, Friend, Enemy
- Shaman, Sister, Sorceress
- Shaman, Priestess, Pawn
- Shaman, Lover, Warrior
