Kate Shaw
Kate Shaw is an indie author from Nelson, New Zealand. Kate is primarily a novelist, with the final novel in her Danton Bay urban-fantasy trilogy published this year. Her short stories, and those of seven other fantasy writers from Australasia, have been published in the Down Under Fantasy Anthology. She has also been persuaded to try her hand at scriptwriting. In 2020 she co-wrote her first short play. St Brigid’s Eve debuted at the 2020 Nelson Fringe Festival, winning the Best Newcomers award.
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Genre:
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Flash Fiction
- Plays
- Short Stories
Skills:
Branch:
Top of the South
Location:
Nelson
Publications:
Latent Magic
Sent to the small coastal town of Danton Bay, Vince just wants to overcome his writer's block. With his newfound friends Stephanie, the sassy bar owner, and Gray, the laidback surfer, Vince finally thinks he has everything figured out. The last thing he expects is to be pulled into the murky world of magic-users and their twisted power struggles.
One minute he's a successful writer, the next, he's a novice magic-user. Vince is way out of his depth. But when the world of supernatural powerplays threatens Vince and his friends, they must uncover the truth about Danton Bay and the secrets it holds.
As they question everything they thought they knew, the three friends discover the truth about their true identity and the power they hold.
Covert Magic
Stuck in Danton Bay, charged with the protection and training of the heir to the St. George Cabal, Sean is not happy. When the world of magic-users catches up with them, Sean is forced to choose between the cabal he serves and the new friends who have earned his loyalty.
Sean quickly realises that, while he might be a novice, Gray is no pushover. They forge an uneasy truce until Lisa arrives in town, bringing worrying news. With the Sanderson Cabal hot on their trail, Sean must decide where his loyalties lie.
Fractured Magic
Edward St. George is dead, and Gray is missing. The Danton Bay trio is scattered across the country. Can they find the strength to fight without each other, or will the world of magic-users fracture?
Just as they are embracing their full powers, Vince, Stephanie, and Gray discover the shocking purpose of Edward’s research. The cracks in the cabal system are deepening. Can they find and contain the talismans before more magic-users are turned? Or will the world of magic-users be torn apart?