Ayoh - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$5.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

M.A. Church
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Chasing Shadows (Daemons of San DeLain Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.A. Church (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,333 ratings

The monster: They say I am powerful. They say I am the darkness. They say I instill fear in the minds and hearts of many.

They’re right.

I am powerful. I am the darkness. I should be feared. Then I heard his cries and everything changed. Power can be tempered. There’s safety in the darkness. And the monster isn’t always the one under the bed.

Now only the heart and mind of one human interests me. He is mine. I wait, watching over him until the time is right to claim what belongs to me.

Austin: Do you believe there are monsters under the bed? I do. I don’t just believe; I know for a fact they exist. I’ve met one. Sort of. Okay, I haven’t actually seen the monster, I’ve only spoken to it.

Kind of hard to see much of anything when you’re hiding under the covers while waiting on your father to beat your ass. The monster saved me. Literally. He says I’m his, and he’s waiting for the right time to claim me.

Someone tell him to hurry the hell up.

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Daemons of San DeLain
  2. Print length
    366 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    September 2, 2022
  6. File size
    3.9 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 3 books in this series.
This option includes 3 books.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  3. Dragon's Hoard
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  4. Seduced by Moonlight (Gargoyles of San DeLain Book 1)
    Just released
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  6. Demon's Wish (Demon Mates Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $0.99
  12. Sanctuary (On the Wind Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  21. Dragon Defender (Dragon Home Book 1)
    Just released
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
Next page
Loading...

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B95P38H6
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Daemons of San DeLain
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 1,333 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
M.A. Church

M.A. Church

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

M.A. Church is a true Southern belle who spent many years in the elementary education sector. Now she spends her days lost in fantasy worlds, arguing with hardheaded aliens on far-off planets, herding her numerous shifters, or trying to tempt her country boys away from their fishing poles.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
1,333 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the book's paranormal world brilliant and engaging, with one review highlighting its unique lore. Moreover, they appreciate the remarkable characters and consider it an awesome start to a new series. Additionally, the world-building receives positive feedback, and one customer notes the perfect pacing.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

34 customers mention "Plot development"28 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the plot development, finding the paranormal world brilliant and the main storyline interesting, with one customer noting it has a lot of potential.

"...Great supporting characters and a story that keeps you fully engaged and wanting more. I recommend reading this book." Read more

"This was an okay story, interesting premise but the characters were not my favorite and the plot didnt develop until the end...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the fresh take on a new species of paranormal. There are also Dragons, mages, werewolves and more!..." Read more

"...This a love story between two individuals who accept their feelings for each other, and willingness to understand and accept each others differences...." Read more

23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it serves as a wonderful introduction to the series.

"Most entertaining! Austin was not scared of the monster under the bed. It was the humans that became monsters that he rightfully feared...." Read more

"...I Loved this book and can't wait for the next in the series. The world building is good, I absolutely love the main characters!..." Read more

"I loved this books. The pacing was perfect as was the world and character building...." Read more

"What first caught my eye was the phenomenal cover and the book didn’t disappoint!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers like the characters in the book.

"...Great supporting characters and a story that keeps you fully engaged and wanting more. I recommend reading this book." Read more

"I loved this books. The pacing was perfect as was the world and character building...." Read more

"...I was glued to the book from the very first word, with the action, characters, twists and turns, and overall world-building...." Read more

"...Excellent world building, remarkable characters and I love the variety of paranormal creatures and their unique lore." Read more

9 customers mention "Start"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book as an awesome start to a new series.

"...This was an awesome start to a new series set in a world with a slew of paranormals...." Read more

"I read this on my Kindle Unlimited program. This was an excellent start to this trilogy. Austin first met Kage when he was a child...." Read more

"This is a great start to a new series and a fascinating take on daemon, other paranormals, and the politics among them...." Read more

"...Come and read the story of Austin and Kage. Great start to a new series. I am off to hunt under my bed for a hot paranormal daemon to play with...." Read more

8 customers mention "World building"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world building in the book, with one customer noting how well the author sets up the world.

"...The world building is good, I absolutely love the main characters!..." Read more

"...I was really pleased with the world building and I was delighted with Austin and Kage! Their relationship was complex and is still building...." Read more

"...first word, with the action, characters, twists and turns, and overall world-building...." Read more

"...I need more of their story! Excellent world building, remarkable characters and I love the variety of paranormal creatures and their..." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning the perfect timing and another highlighting the engaging interaction between Kage and Austin.

"I loved this books. The pacing was perfect as was the world and character building...." Read more

"...I was really pleased with the world building and I was delighted with Austin and Kage! Their relationship was complex and is still building...." Read more

"...It is a low angst story, and what small issues the couple has it is quickly communicated and promptly discarded." Read more

"...Kages abilities are amazing and Austin is so sweet and accepting of his monster...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Tony Williamson Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Paranormal Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Most entertaining! Austin was not scared of the monster under the bed. It was the humans that became monsters that he rightfully feared. Protector, friend, and eventually his mate, Mr. Monster was actually the best of the good guys.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful surprise
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Based on the description for Chasing Shadows I wasn't sure how this book would go, I am very happy I took a chance with it. I Loved this book and can't wait for the next in the series. The world building is good, I absolutely love the main characters! Great supporting characters and a story that keeps you fully engaged and wanting more. I recommend reading this book.
    Helpful
     Report
  • cassie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I loved this books. The pacing was perfect as was the world and character building. It ends with a happy moment for the couples but in smallish cliffhanger for the story line. I can’t wait for the next story.
    Helpful
     Report
  • literaryobsessed_
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This was an okay story, interesting premise but the characters were not my favorite and the plot didnt develop until the end. 90% of this story is explaining the world and is very expostional.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Danyell
    5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting new PNR series!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    What first caught my eye was the phenomenal cover and the book didn’t disappoint! This was an awesome start to a new series set in a world with a slew of paranormals. I was really pleased with the world building and I was delighted with Austin and Kage! Their relationship was complex and is still building. I’m excited that the series is going to focus on them as they grow their lives together (I wasn’t ready for their story to be over at all).

    The Daemons are super unique and their shadow abilities are awesome. I really enjoyed the fresh take on a new species of paranormal. There are also Dragons, mages, werewolves and more!

    The plot is still ongoing and I can’t wait for the second book!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Leopard6
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I read this on my Kindle Unlimited program. This was an excellent start to this trilogy. Austin first met Kage when he was a child. Page was the monster under his bed, who protected him from an abusive father, and as he grew up, his feelings for Kage grew also. This a love story between two individuals who accept their feelings for each other, and willingness to understand and accept each others differences. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Van Hardison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great new series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    This is a great start to a new series and a fascinating take on daemon, other paranormals, and the politics among them. And the familiar nefarious corporation experimenting to create an army. Kage and Austin make a great couple and the way they meet, the monster under the bed, was perfect. Looking forward to more in this series, including Hudson finding his mate. Would also be good to see more of Alpha Noah and Jensen. Highly recommended.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Khadijah James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some monsters are scarier than others
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I loved every minute of Kage and Austin's book. It was such a unique spin on the idea of a monster under a child's bed, and showed the difference between a "monster" and a true monster. Kage was a new type of paranormal I've never read before, which I always enjoy, and the unique spin on the other paranormals was the icing on the cake. I was glued to the book from the very first word, with the action, characters, twists and turns, and overall world-building. Austin is so curiously snarky, while Kage is tall, dark, and protective, and they fit so well together. I'm so excited this is going to be a series, and I can't wait for the next one!
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Sharona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut to a new series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I have only just discovered MA Church and I'm so glad I did.
    All the characters are interesting - that they could all have their own books. Especially Hudson! But the main protagonists, Kang and Austin are so very likeable and interesting that I am thrilled that their story will continue.
    I just hope I don't have a long wait.
    Highly recommended *****
    Report
  • Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Very well written! Very descriptive and creates a clear picture in your mind as you go. Characters are very lovable and solid. The story does occasionally drag on as well as repeat some plot unnecessarily, but it doesn't last long nor distract too much from the important bits. Overall, it was a great read, and I can wait to read the next one!
    Report
  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for next book
    Reviewed in Germany on October 2, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Really loved the idea of making the monster under the bed the protector.
    I hope you will finish the next one soon.
    Report
  • Demehira
    4.0 out of 5 stars Is editing dead ?
    Reviewed in France on November 12, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I liked the story, the concept of it, the writing. But come on, so many editing errors! It was terrible, really, from wrong names to sudden changes in attitude, to missing words and pretty much everything inbetween... Not the only author with this problem, but it's still disappointing.
    Report
  • Fiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars paranormal, action romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Wow, so many feels in this book! And I’m still smiling. This book really sucks you in and keeps your attention. Lots of banter, intrigue and action in this pacy, paranormal romance. Feels like the start of a good series. Gripping easy read.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report