Published: Sep. 22, 2010
Words: 79,790 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452319094

Short description

They say you should never give up on your dreams. But Hazel thinks she has dreamed her life away, until she wakes in the City of Night and learns that her dreams aren’t just her greatest talent -- they are the key to her survival!

Extended description

In The Night Shifters Devenport crafts an unusual paranormal tale with just a dash of romance -- over the course of the novel the heroine evolves in ways that are both unexpected and heart-warming. Much of this story is centered on the dreamworld that Hazel explores, and Devenport's creativity shines with each new element that Hazel encounters -- Devenport is an author to watch and The Night Shifters will stay with readers long after they have turned the last page.

Hazel loves to dream. She would rather be asleep having fantastic adventures than focus on anything in the waking world. So when the sun doesn't rise one morning, Hazel is not upset. In fact, she is more than ready to go back to her dreaming when she discovers a list of instructions that have mysteriously appeared on her kitchen table. What Hazel doesn't know is that these instructions will lead her down a very dangerous path into a territorial war between the demi-gods of her dreamworld. Will Hazel be able to navigate th.. (Read more) In The Night Shifters Devenport crafts an unusual paranormal tale with just a dash of romance -- over the course of the novel the heroine evolves in ways that are both unexpected and heart-warming. Much of this story is centered on the dreamworld that Hazel explores, and Devenport's creativity shines with each new element that Hazel encounters -- Devenport is an author to watch and The Night Shifters will stay with readers long after they have turned the last page.

Hazel loves to dream. She would rather be asleep having fantastic adventures than focus on anything in the waking world. So when the sun doesn't rise one morning, Hazel is not upset. In fact, she is more than ready to go back to her dreaming when she discovers a list of instructions that have mysteriously appeared on her kitchen table. What Hazel doesn't know is that these instructions will lead her down a very dangerous path into a territorial war between the demi-gods of her dreamworld. Will Hazel be able to navigate the destructive forces of the gods or will she become trapped in her dreams forever?

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vampires, urban fantasy, lord of the rings, twilight, buffy the vampire slayer, neil gaiman, time travel romance, inception, patricia briggs, charlaine harris

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Review by: e_ bookpushers on Jan. 18, 2012 :
Review originally published at: http://thebookpushers.com/2012/01/14/review-the-night-shifters-by-emily-devenport/

Publisher: Self
Publish Date: Out now
How I got this book: From the Author

“Hazel — Promise me you won’t give up on your dreams.”

“I won’t, Mom!” Hazel swears, assuming Mom means that she should try to be whatever she wants to be, a doctor, or lawyer, or even a mermaid. Hazel is just nine, but she really means to keep that promise.

Seventeen years later, she wonders if she’s broken it – or maybe just failed to fully realize it, because she hasn’t become a doctor, or a lawyer, or a mermaid. Or anything much, really. Yet, in one way, she has kept her promise — because Hazel is a Grand Champion Dreamer. When she’s asleep, she dreams a dazzling universe full of heroes and monsters, princesses and goddesses, cities and temples and gardens that make the most wonderful places on Earth seem dull in comparison.

During the day, she does what she has to do to pay the bills. At bedtime, she turns in, confident that she will dream, and that the sun will come up in the morning. So on the evening of her last day, she embraces the night wholeheartedly and drifts into the universe of her imagination.


But when the alarm goes off, she opens her eyes to darkness. The sun hasn’t come up, the world outside has become a City of Night, and the dwellers there are Night Shifters — gods and elves, daemons and djinns, dreamers and wizards. All of them have their own agendas, all of them are chasing Hazel, and as she fights to understand this world of dreams and her place in it, she can’t help remembering what her mother said.

And she wonders. All those years ago, when she swore to never give up on her dreams, did she really understand what she was promising?
This blurb came from Goodreads.

Back when I was on an extremely limited budget – allowance from chores—and I had exceeded my parents’ pockets on books from the bookstore, exceeded the library’s weekly checkout limit I lived for the Friends of the Library semi-annual book sales. We were members which meant we would show up early help organize them and get to shop a day before everyone else. Those sales provided my introduction to I don’t remember how many authors. One of the books I found was called Larissa and happened to be by Emily Devenport. I really enjoyed reading it and often wished I could find any other books by Ms Devenport, this was also during the heyday of Usenet and BBS (Bulletin Board System) so I didn’t have the capability of finding her website on the internet like we can today.

When we were contacted with a review request for The Night Shifters I liked the premise of the book and thought the author’s name sounded familiar, so I did a little research, found out it was the same author and leaped on the chance. Ms Devenport created an extremely vivid sort of world that reminded me of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Neil Gaimen’s Neverwhere while containing some unique twists. As Hazel explores the City of Night she is faced with some interesting characters, choices and things that aren’t quite right. In the process she learned a lot about herself, her values and who she really was. I enjoyed watching Hazel triumph over some of her old fears and start paying attention to her instincts instead of what other people told her.

While the story as a whole flowed some of the scenes didn’t quite match up. I admire Ms Devenport’s use of that technique because it was very similar to how different scenes in a dream don’t necessarily appear to go together while you are experiencing it. I felt that added to the overall atmosphere in the City of Night. It was also interesting to see how characters continue to show up and morph according to the scene again making it more dreamlike. Unfortunately, while well written, I really struggled finishing The Night Shifters. Ms Devenport happened to hit a button I didn’t know I had which caused me to remember some of my neverending dreams that weren’t exactly nightmares but were not comfortable either. As a result I was never able to settle down and just enjoy. Just as a side note I wasn’t able to get into Alice in Wonderland or Neverwhere either.

I give The Night Shifters a C+
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: T. SINGH on July 23, 2011 :
Have you ever Dreamt?
Night-Shifters tells the story of Hazel; she awakes into a world of night. She doesn’t know whether she is still dreaming or if she is crazy. (She hopes she dreaming).
While trying to discover where she is and also who she is, (having gaps in her memory). Hazel meets several denizens of the Night. She quickly has to discover who is an ally and who is out to hurt her.
Someone wishes no good to come to Hazel and try’s their best to rid the Night of Hazel. But the Night is in danger itself and maybe Hazel is the only one who can help. If only she can reclaim her memory.
Emily Devenport creates a world which seems very familiar yet is unique, filled with events that evoke half rememorized dreams.
The character of Hazel is wonderfully drawn and seems very much like someone you would of grown up with. She has a style all of her own with makes her a fun and interesting figure.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Carol on May 05, 2011 :
A fantasy with a unique plot. It drifts a little but is entertaining.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Mike McCool on Oct. 21, 2010 :
Emily has written an absorbing book that got me hooked after just a few pages. Recommended.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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