Erin Kellison

"His dad's eyes were getting darker. 'How bad is it really?' Very bad. Too many fronts to fight. Bur for starters... 'That big storm out east?' Jordan and Rook had gone to investigate... 'That's the Sandman in the waking world.' His dad frowned deeply. He shook his head and shrugged. 'I don't know what that means.' Yeah, well... 'Neither do we."

"He was interested in the shadow herself - how her mind worked, what motivated her, her essence, how she came to be. It was a fascinating phenomenon."

"Are you going to eat him?' Samantha asked... Warrick struggled for a moment, but had to tell her the truth. 'Yes...' 'Can I watch? Samantha added. Warrick laughed, and it echoed through the cavern. She kept surprising him. 'You're not eating him,' his mother said, still irritated....'He's my steward,' she continued. 'I get to eat him."

"King shrugged and looked back at Harlen. 'Please tell me you have a plan. Because my baby girl really likes to color with me."

"There is absolutely nothing that can harm the shadow. Nothing. I advise you strongly not try."