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Surviving the Shadows (The Bearer of Truth Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Miranda Turner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 119 ratings
Gabriel has been gone longer than predicted, and Evander is growing increasingly worried each day that passes without his return. Confounded by their leaders’ lack of answers, Evander and the team begin to fear the worst.

In the midst of fruitlessly searching Miami for clues to the Daemon Abaddon’s whereabouts, Evander begins to have disturbingly vivid dreams. With a little help from a newly returned and empty-handed Michael and Barabbas, Evander discovers Gabriel has been calling out for help across their nascent bond, and they set off to rescue Gabriel from the depths of the Underworld.

Gabriel is old friends with torture, and his captors haven’t been gentle. Despite growing weaker every day, Gabriel resolves to survive long enough for rescue, or to die fighting, until a Dark Seer begins to dredge up the terror of Gabriel’s horrific childhood, threatening to destroy his mind and soul. Nearing the end, Gabriel manages a last-ditch effort to contact help, reaching out to Evander in his dreams.

Against all odds, Evander and the team fight through the Underworld to reach Gabriel and come face to face with mortality. Sacrifices made for the bonds of brotherhood nearly break them, and Gabriel learns the hard way that embracing the darkness while fighting for the light may be the only way to survive.

From the underbelly of Reno to the glitz and glam of Vegas, Gabriel, Evander, and the men they call family will be tested, and the final confrontation with Gabriel’s maker may be the end of everything they hold dear.


Surviving the Shadows is an approximately 100,000-word LGBTQ urban fantasy with a romantic subplot. It is a direct sequel to Shadowing the Light and reading the first book in the series is essential to enjoying this one. Please see the disclaimer on the Copyright Page for content advisories.
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  1. Book 2 of 2
    The Bearer of Truth
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    313 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    June 14, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SMMN5Q7
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
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  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Bearer of Truth
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 119 ratings

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Miranda Turner

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Miranda Turner is a single mom of eight living outside a small, hippie town in the middle of Ohio. She’s surrounded by children, chickens, and one temperamental editor kitty who is silently judging her on a daily basis. She is a voracious reader and an editor who decided she had different stories to tell. She firmly believes a happily ever after is there for everyone, but she likes to make her characters earn it.

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Customers love the characters and appreciate the incredible world-building in this book. Moreover, they find the story complex and engaging, with one customer noting it's full of action like the first book.

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...characters that keep the storyline flowing and the main characters on their toes. Michael and Barabbas are a constant source of interest...." Read more

"Incredible world-build with fantastic characters and a plot that glued me to my kindle. The writing was awesome and i am hooked Gabriel and Evander...." Read more

"...in the last book but he is growing on me and had some character development in this book...." Read more

"Loved the characters and the whole story!!! Great word building. This author tells a great story. Cannot wait for the next book in the series!!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer noting it's really complex, while another mentions it's full of action like the first book in the series.

"...There are wonderful secondary characters that keep the storyline flowing and the main characters on their toes...." Read more

"Incredible world-build with fantastic characters and a plot that glued me to my kindle. The writing was awesome and i am hooked Gabriel and Evander...." Read more

"This follow up was as full of action as the first...." Read more

"Loved the characters and the whole story!!! Great word building. This author tells a great story. Cannot wait for the next book in the series!!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the world-building in the book, with one noting it serves as a constant source of interest.

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"Incredible world-build with fantastic characters and a plot that glued me to my kindle. The writing was awesome and i am hooked Gabriel and Evander...." Read more

"So the world building in this is fantastic and I absolutely adore Gabriel...." Read more

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  • avid reader 1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read. Ready for book 3.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    4 1/2 stars
    I didn’t realize how much I missed these guys until I got this book. I went back and reread the first two of the series because I like to remind myself who and what I am reading about, plus I enjoyed these so much that they needed a reread anyway.
    The relationship between Gabriel and Evander is going to be a point of contention between the author and me, I do believe. Hahaha, There is a sense of cluelessness in Evander that always rises to the forefront of any communication he has with Gabriel. I remind myself of the reasons he is the way he is, but it still irks me. And you would think that Gabriel would be a bit thicker skinned but no. Oh, the heartache and pain that this is causing these two mates (and the reader) as they step closer to each other only to have the other push them several steps back, is excruciating at times.
    Things are not as…fast paced I guess…in this book as they were in Shadowing the Light and A Blaze in the Dark. That's not to say that it's not interesting and exciting in its way, it's just a different excitement than in those books.
    The quest they are undertaking brings them all closer together, even Evander and Gabriel when they can get their respective heads out of their rectums and work together.
    There are wonderful secondary characters that keep the storyline flowing and the main characters on their toes. Michael and Barabbas are a constant source of interest. The tension between them is beginning to be a big thing, and I am curious where their storyline will go.
    I enjoyed Surviving the Shadows and look forward to more from this author.
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  • Gerbera_Reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    Ms Turner has delivered a fast-paced, adventurous story that shows importance of friendship and being united in times of trouble. The book is told from multiple POVs, is very low steam and romance is put on a back burner. It can not be read as a standalone. The characters are diverse, the plot has twists that kept me engrossed till the end. The book mentions grief, physical and mental abuse, panic attacks, childhood trauma. I loved Ms Turner's depictions of Hell and all its creepy crawlies - at times gross and fascinating.

    Evander and his Bellator team are ready to move forward with their mission but Gabriel has been missing for some time, and there are no leads. But through his tenuous connection to his mate Evander is able to locate Gabriel. It takes all their combined strength to get him free but tragedy strikes them when least expected. They have to deal with their grief, Gabriel has to heal and get past what was done to him, and they have to keep going.

    I liked that Evander made an effort to change, to be more compromising and patient with Gabriel and his team mates. It will take a while to bridge the gap between him and Gabriel, but this time he is determined to prove that he can be understanding and compassionate. The bond between friends is deeper than ever as they support each other and try to prepare for the moment they get a hold of Abaddon. I liked their camaraderie, their humor and light teasing. I genuinely like Gabriel. He is that kind of man that will give the shirt off his back to those who need it. After all he's been through, he needs someone to love him passionately, and it seems that Evander is finally coming up to scratch. As they move from place to place they manage to save innocent lives, finally have a decent lead and learn more about themselves.

    The finale of the story was spectacular. Gabriel was a powerful adversary that held his own against one of the strongest Daemons of Hell, Abaddon. Evander, Gabriel and their team mates came out of it bruised but alive, so maybe now some questions will be answered. It was a very well-built story, and I am curious to find out what happens next. Copy received for my honest and unbiased review
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  • Dixiecowgirl060
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible world-build with fantastic characters and a plot that glued me to my kindle.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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    Incredible world-build with fantastic characters and a plot that glued me to my kindle. The writing was awesome and i am hooked Gabriel and Evander. They are finally figuring themselves out. This is a really complex story with lots of supporting characters that we come to know and love. i laughed and i cried in this story as things happened that just broke my heart. I laughed with lots of the snark and some of the situations will make you chuckle. This has such a complex plot that you will be wanting to read cover to cover and will resent whatever interrupts you from reading.. like sleeping.

    The The Bearer of Truth series really must be read in order because of the plot and character development. The world-building continues to develop in this book and you will need the foundation of book one to understand and enjoy it. I am really hoping that the author has this made into an audible series because i would be buying it first thing. Book three should be coming out before the end of the year and i have a reminder to look for it.

    Highly recommend this series!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Fantastic Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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    So the world building in this is fantastic and I absolutely adore Gabriel. I wasn't overly fond of Evander in the last book but he is growing on me and had some character development in this book. The only semi unfortunate thing with this book was the lack of furthering Gabriel and Evander's romantic relationship but I think they'll be at a good refresh point in the next book. I always end up finishing books too quickly (read this in a day) and am left wanting to read more when it's a fantastic world like this one. I can't wait for the next book, I also really want this series in audiobook format!
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