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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... read more

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

  • “This was Bad with a capital Hell No.”
    Aura Salvatore
  • “The pieces of you are complete shite today, the bloated eyelids and splotchy skin and your hair all" - he waved his hand - "you know, and all together you should look pure hackit, but somehow you're more bonnie than ever.”
    Zachary Moore
  • “I'll always feel you, Aura.”
    Logan Keeley
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Organizations edit see section history

  • DMP: Department of Metaphysical Purity

First Sentence edit see section history

"You can hear me can't you?"

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 25

Glossary edit see section history

  • 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.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 6 in Shade. (standard series)

Followed by Shift.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jeri Smith-Ready (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 4, 2010
ISBN: 978-1416994060
Page Count: 320

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This book contains drug use, alcohol, a somewhat graphic "self-pleasure" scene, and language.


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