Description

Curse of the Shamra: Crystal Cave Stories is a short story collection that is meant to be a companion toBarry Hoffman’s Young Adult novel Curse of the Shamra. Readers’ favorite characters are revisited and new threats to Dara arise.

In “Dream of Truth and Deception” we’re introduced to Dara’s mother … or are we?

“Chance Meeting” is a deleted chapter that deals primarily with Pilla, one of the characters who was a favorite among readers.

In “The Eye of the Beholder” the last of the Crystal Cave stories, Dara confronts a new dangerous enemy who doesn’t want to see Dara succeed.

“Glimmer” is a bonus story that features Tyler, Dara’s Bauble. Tyler’s wisdom, in this story, saves Dara’s life.