Crystal Shade series - Update: CStore Online updated

[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1
Epic / YA Fantasy - Length: 147740 words (Digital Edition) / 350 pages (Paperback Edition)
Volume 1 ISBN: 978-963-08-2683-9 (Kindle), 978-963-08-2684-6 (EPub), 978-963-08-2685-3 (LIT), 978-963-08-2686-0 (PDF), 978-963-08-2687-7 (Paperback)
Get the Digital Edition via CStore Online *Retailer link collection also available at CStore, Crystal Shade's Online Store.
Kindleboards Profile

“Thousands of stars could tell thousands of stories.”
Seven year old Grace always dreamt of becoming a guardian angel; like those who guarded and guided her people and prepared to bravely fight in a dreaded mythical event, the Crystal Shade – which never came. It's not like Grace ever wanted to see Demons. Or wants to know what evil and darkness is – things that no one ever faced on her world and as the legends says, the Crystal Shade carries within –, nor does she want to die to be reborn as a guardian. But she thinks the mysterious life of angels is so noble, a fable that it sounds exciting – until it actually happens.

Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1 explores the early life of a young daydreaming soul who is destined to reveal the forgotten past of her home world and to seek the answer to the eternal question; what the legendary Crystal Shade really is.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised that Crystal Shade: Angeni and its episodic release, Crystal Shade: Episodes is not a fast and easy mainstream read. You can't quickly skim through and read it in one night, but you have to absorb the words and create the fantasy in your mind. If you don't like slower-paced books, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade.

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"This is not your everyday Fantasy novel."
Smashwords Review

"This book is a change from everything I've read recently. The story itself unfolds more gently, the action moving at a slower pace most of the time. The writing is beautiful. Elegant, even."
Rebecca McKinnon, The Crooked Word / Goodreads Review

"Beautiful writing. A story line that is well thought out."
David Allan, Tumbling Books Review

“Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1 is beautifully written with detailed descriptions of both the people and the world they inhabit. An intriguing and complex fantasy novel which will leave you breathlessly anticipating the next Volume.”
Star, Bibliophilic Book Blog / Amazon US Review

“A detailed, descriptive and imaginative fantasy story.”
Krista Burnbright, Cubicle Blindness / Amazon US Review

“This was such an interesting story concept for me, I remember when I received the book for review, and I remember thinking to myself how is a story being told by a seven year old going to work. I mean even in the YA genre seven is a little young, I wondered if I was going to be able to identify with the character, and for me as a reader I need to be able to identify with the characters in the book. But the book is really so much more than I thought it was going to be.”
Kathryn S. Steves, UFR Reviews / Amazon US Review

“I enjoyed the storytelling aspect of the novel; storytelling fascinates me, and I like it when is shows up in novels. I assume that for the high fantasy genre, this is a solid novel. I think that people who like high fantasy more than I do and who have more experience with the genre than I do will really enjoy The Crystal Shade.”
Kelly Brocklehurst, The Bookscape Report

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Crystal Shade: Episodes, the episodic release of Crystal Shade: Angeni is also available HERE
To learn more about Crystal Shade, please visit it's official website HERE (Flash based website).

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[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

CRYSTAL SHADE: EPISODES
Crystal Shade: Episodes, is the episodic release of the Epic / YA Fantasy trilogy, Crystal Shade: Angeni. It was created with the intention of leading new readers into this beautiful world via its unique episodic storytelling and lower price. If you already own Crystal Shade: Angeni, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade: Episodes.

Crystal Shade: Episodes #1 Length: 30801 words (Digital Edition only) ISBN: 978-963-89461-9-5 (Kindle), 978-963-89520-0-4 (EPub) Get the Digital Edition via CStore Online *Retailer link collection also available at CStore, Crystal Shade's Online Store. Kindleboards Profile “Thousands of stars could tell thousands of stories.” Seven year old Grace always dreamt of becoming a guardian angel; like those who guarded and guided her people and prepared to bravely fight in a dreaded mythical event, the Crystal Shade – which never came. It's not like Grace ever wanted to see Demons. Or wants to know what evil and darkness is – things that no one ever faced on her world and as the legends says, the Crystal Shade carries within –, nor does she want to die to be reborn as a guardian. But she thinks the mysterious life of angels is so noble, a fable that it sounds exciting – until it actually happens. Crystal Shade: Episodes #1 explores the life of a young daydreaming girl who seeks the answer to the eternal question of, what the legendary Crystal Shade really is. IMPORTANT: Crystal Shade: Episodes, is the episodic release of the Epic / YA Fantasy trilogy, Crystal Shade: Angeni. It was created with the intention of leading new readers into this beautiful world via its unique episodic storytelling and lower price. Episodes #1 contains the first full story arc, Chapters 1-3 of Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1, which is also available. If you already own Crystal Shade: Angeni, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade: Episodes. Please be advised that Crystal Shade: Angeni and its episodic release, Crystal Shade: Episodes is not a fast and easy mainstream read. You can't quickly skim through and read it in one night, but you have to absorb the words and create the fantasy in your mind. If you don't like slower-paced books, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade.

Crystal Shade: Episodes #2 Length: 65316 words (Digital Edition only) ISBN: 978-963-89520-1-1 (Kindle), 978-963-89520-2-8 (EPub) Get the Digital Edition via CStore Online *Retailer link collection also available at CStore, Crystal Shade's Online Store. Kindleboards Profile "Thousands of stars could tell thousands of stories." Crystal Shade: Episodes #2 begins where Crystal Shade: Episodes #1 left off. The second episode explores the early life of a young daydreaming angel who must face her nightmares, conquer her fears, and must learn the past of her known, yet so unknown world, so she may find her path in the present to determine the future. IMPORTANT: Crystal Shade: Episodes, is the episodic release of the Epic / YA Fantasy trilogy, Crystal Shade: Angeni. It was created with the intention of leading new readers into this beautiful world via its unique episodic storytelling and lower price. Episodes #2 contains the second full story arc, Chapters 4-6 of Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1, which is also available. If you already own Crystal Shade: Angeni, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade: Episodes. Please be advised that Crystal Shade: Angeni and its episodic release, Crystal Shade: Episodes is not a fast and easy mainstream read. You can't quickly skim through and read it in one night, but you have to absorb the words and create the fantasy in your mind. If you don't like slower-paced books, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade.

Crystal Shade: Episodes #3 Length: 53463 words (Digital Edition only) ISBN: 978-963-89520-3-5 (Kindle), 978-963-89520-4-2 (EPub) Get the Digital Edition via CStore Online *Retailer link collection also available at CStore, Crystal Shade's Online Store. Kindleboards Profile "Thousands of stars could tell thousands of stories." Crystal Shade: Episodes #3 begins where Crystal Shade: Episodes #2 left off. The third episode explores the days when under the shadow of the approaching Crystal Shade a true nightmare ready to unfold and the youngest daydreamer must step out of her safe dreams to face the cold cruel reality. IMPORTANT: Crystal Shade: Episodes, is the episodic release of the Epic / YA Fantasy trilogy, Crystal Shade: Angeni. It was created with the intention of leading new readers into this beautiful world via its unique episodic storytelling and lower price. Episodes #3 contains the third full story arc, Chapters 7-9 of Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1, which is also available. If you already own Crystal Shade: Angeni, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade: Episodes. Please be advised that Crystal Shade: Angeni and its episodic release, Crystal Shade: Episodes is not a fast and easy mainstream read. You can't quickly skim through and read it in one night, but you have to absorb the words and create the fantasy in your mind. If you don't like slower-paced books, DO NOT buy Crystal Shade.

Crystal Shade: Episodes #4 Length: TBA ISBN: 978-963-89520-5-9 (Kindle), 978-963-89520-6-6 (EPub) Coming in 2012

Important: Please, always read the description and the excerpt before making any purchase.

Go to Post 1, Crystal Shade: Angeni (Website, purchase links, cover pictures, additional info, reviews)

[Matt Larkin]

I know I told you elsewhere before, Guardian, but those covers are beautiful. I especially like the volume 2 one. I'll be diving in to reading volume 1 soon, I expect.

[UnicornEmily]

Ooh!  Looks interesting!  The cover art is stunning.

[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

Check out Crystal Shade's brand new website HERE.

New features: CStore Online (Crystal Shade's new Online Store), Brilliance and Shade start up option to those who like or hate background music, revised arts, revised menu system and much-much more.

Great Easter Day Discount (April 6-9) on CStore Online.

[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

Get the Torrent Exclusive Introductory Release, Crystal Shade: Sapphire Edition for Free via CStore Online (Torrent Client Required).
Additional primary download locations; The Pirate Bay, Demonoid

Crystal Shade: Sapphire Edition Content:
#1, CRYSTAL SHADE: INTRODUCTION
- 26 pages long torrent exclusive PDF release.
- Five short spoiler free chapters introducing the world and the development.
- Introduction of the main character in her own words.
- Introduction of the world in the words of the main character.
- Crystal Shade: Angeni in the words of Book Reviewers
- 28 Concept and Design Arts.
- Certificates of a Guardian Angel.
- Author bio and links.

#2, CRYSTAL SHADE: EPISODES #1 (Epic / YA Fantasy)
- Kindle, EPub, Lit & PDF Editions.
- Exclusive Sapphire Edition Cover.
- Contains the first full story arc, Chapters 1-3 of Crystal Shade: Angeni, Volume 1.

#3, BONUS STORY: PALE MOONLIGHT (Noir Novelette)
- Kindle, Epub, Lit & PDF Editions.

#4, WALLPAPERS
- Angeni Logo (Blue, Gold, Red & Exclusive Black and Sapphire).
- Crystal Shade Logo (Blue, Gold, Red & Exclusive Black and Sapphire).
- Resolutions 1280x720, 1360x768, 1600x900, 1920x1080.

[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

Due to the recent success of the torrent exclusive release, Crystal Shade: Sapphire Edition, its exclusive content, Crystal Shade: Introduction PDF is now also available via standard download / browser PDF reader. Read the 26 pages long PDF HERE.



Content:
- Five short spoiler free chapters introducing the world and the development.
- Introduction of the main character in her own words.
- Introduction of the world in the words of the main character.
- Crystal Shade: Angeni in the words of Book Reviewers
- 28 Concept and Design Arts.
- Certificates of a Guardian Angel.
- Author bio and links.

If you like the world of Crystal Shade, buy the first volume via CStore Online.

[Istvan Szabo, Ifj]

Check out the updated e-store of Crystal Shade, CStore Online or visit the Official Website to learn more.