Isle of Shadows

What will freedom cost her?Enslaved in an Ancient World of Money and Power, Tessa Dares to be Free.Raised as a courtesan to wealthy and powerful men, Tessa of Delos serves at the whim of the corrupt politician, Glaucus, on the opulent isle of Rhodes.?Ten years have passed since she was forsaken by both the gods and her mother. To survive, Tessa abandons any desire for freedom or love, choosing instead to lock her heart away.But when Glaucus meets a violent death, Tessa grasps at a fragile hope.?Only she knows of his death.? And if she can keep the explosive secret long enough, she can escape.?But time is running out. Another treacherous politician emerges from the shadows, in a bid to seize power over Rhodes.And this one is claiming Tessa for himself. What will freedom cost her?Book 1 of the epic series, The Seven Wonders Novels, which can be read in any order.Nominated for the prestigious Christy Award.Previously published as Shadow of ColossusPRAISE FOR ISLE OF SHADOWS:“One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever encountered. The prose is amazing, the story is riveting, and the characters are complex. I was absolutely and completely satisfied with every aspect of this story, which is rare for me. I am now a HUGE Tracy Higley fan.”—RONIE KENDIG, AUTHOR OF THE DISCARDED HEROES SERIES“Fast-paced adventure, fascinating characters and insights in to the culture, politics and people of this ancient world make this book a unique and unmissable read.”—REL MOLLET, RELZREVIEWZ.COM“Higley’s talent as a storyteller is obvious as she weaves the threads of Tessa’s salvation into a story that both inspires and entertains.”—CURLEDUPWITHGOODBOOK.COM“This is such a unique historical novel that it really sets itself apart from all others. Higley’s portrait of day-to-day life in the ancient world drew me in and her strong heroine kept me reading.”—JILL HART, THESUSPENSEZONE.COM“Blending suspense, romance, political intrigue, and a healthy dose of drama, Higley brings the struggles, class differences, and pagan culture of ancient Greece to vivid life . . . Strong characterization combined with rich historical detail have won this book a home on my shelves of keepers”—JENNIFER BOGART, TITLETRAKK.COMBOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEYTHE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS:Isle of Shadows: https://amzn.to/3iZ1Ss4Pyramid of Secrets: https://amzn.to/3lnR0G3Guardian of the Flame: https://amzn.to/3iJsYDwGarden of Madness: https://amzn.to/3Ft0I1JSo Shines the Night: https://amzn.to/3mxVOrvTHE TIME TRAVEL JOURNALS OF SAHARA ALDRIDGE:A Time to Seek: https://amzn.to/3alNLIQA Time to Weep: https://amzn.to/3BpJ0K6 A Time to Love: https://amzn.to/3mE0kooTHE LOST CITIES NOVELS:Pompeii: City on Fire: https://amzn.to/3Dkl2QYPetra: City in Stone: https://amzn.to/3lmN8os THE COMING OF THE KING SAGA: The Queen’s Handmaid: https://amzn.to/3Dos3AhThe Incense Road: https://amzn.to/3BqYvS7THE BOOKS OF BABYLON:Chasing Babylon: https://amzn.to/2YxiaktFallen from Babel: https://amzn.to/3FJw3x8STANDALONE BOOKS & SHORT STORIES:Awakening: https://amzn.to/3iIXduoThe Ark Builder’s Wife: https://amzn.to/3mSay4BDressed to the Nines: https://amzn.to/3iJ1xd6Broken Pieces: https://amzn.to/3oHfjkfRescued: An Allegory: https://amzn.to/3mAgH5r