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Shamaness: The Silent Seer
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ISBN13: 9798292971146
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Of all the thousands of books I've read in a long lifetime, this is the singular deepest, most meaningful and beautiful volume ever encountered. It is multifaceted and multilevel covering all from mundane human foibles to profound spirituality. - Reg Olson Loved it! Reviewed by Gordon A. Long of Reedsy Discovery:
Beautifully written Fantasy with a serious theme and evocative imagery.
This is a tale that encompasses everything in the circle of life: grief and joy, conflict and peace, hatred and love, life and finally, death. But it is joy that wins. 4-star 5-star Review by Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite:
C.C. Jiron jumps between the present and the past, immersing readers as they figure out the purpose behind Kreya's talents.... The author blends all these elements with direct dialogue, a fascinating map, a detailed character list, and a slow-burning romance that will appeal to readers. The result is a captivating novel that encourages readers to think deeply as they appreciate Jiron's storytelling mastery. 5-star Review from Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief, Literary Titan:
Shamaness: The Silent Seer is a spiritual coming-of-age fantasy that follows Kreya, a gifted but marginalized girl who grows into a powerful shamaness. The story moves between her sixtieth summer, when she is grieving her husband and preparing for a final journey, and her childhood at Sky Lake, where she faces cruelty, discovers her abilities, and learns the foundations of healing and mysticism. It feels part myth, part memoir, part adventure, all held together by a steady emotional core.
I found myself drawn in by Kreya's honesty. Her voice is reflective and calm, even when she is recounting childhood humiliation or danger, like the moment she can't warn a boy about the bobcat in clear speech or the time she senses Sholana's peril before anyone else understands what is happening. Nothing feels rushed. I liked that she didn't try to make Kreya flawless. Her frustration, her longing to communicate, and her flashes of humor make her feel real. The writing leans into sensory details in ways that feel earned; when Kreya describes Sky Lake or her grandmother's rainbow voice, the images land gently instead of feeling decorative.
The deeper ideas of the book stayed with me. The fantasy elements feel rooted in emotional truth rather than spectacle. The shamanic teachings are presented slowly, almost like the author wants the reader to learn them alongside Kreya. I found myself curious and occasionally moved, especially by the repeated lesson that healing involves choice, not force. The scenes connecting past and present add a wistful tone. Watching Kreya train her great-grandson while carrying the weight of her promise to scatter her husband's ashes, I kept thinking about how wisdom is passed forward and what it costs the person who carries it.
The tone of the book never turns grandiose; it stays grounded even when touching on visions, spirit companions, or the mysteries between worlds. Sneak Peek: Born into an ancient world with scarce resources, Kreya has an extraordinary gift - she can see and know things others cannot - things that are concealed or yet to come. But her physical disability renders her mute and her community rejects her. Her deep affinity with plants and animals and her uncanny healing and psychic talents convince her grandmother to train her as the next Shamaness. Yet, the bullying against her intensifies. When she desperately tries to warn the village of imminent disaster, they blame and banish her for murder. Decades later, she must return and confront those whispering ghosts, despite the frightening visions of her own funeral pyre.
This is a tale that encompasses everything in the circle of life: grief and joy, conflict and peace, hatred and love, life and finally, death. But it is joy that wins. 4-star 5-star Review by Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite:
C.C. Jiron jumps between the present and the past, immersing readers as they figure out the purpose behind Kreya's talents.... The author blends all these elements with direct dialogue, a fascinating map, a detailed character list, and a slow-burning romance that will appeal to readers. The result is a captivating novel that encourages readers to think deeply as they appreciate Jiron's storytelling mastery. 5-star Review from Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief, Literary Titan:
Shamaness: The Silent Seer is a spiritual coming-of-age fantasy that follows Kreya, a gifted but marginalized girl who grows into a powerful shamaness. The story moves between her sixtieth summer, when she is grieving her husband and preparing for a final journey, and her childhood at Sky Lake, where she faces cruelty, discovers her abilities, and learns the foundations of healing and mysticism. It feels part myth, part memoir, part adventure, all held together by a steady emotional core.
I found myself drawn in by Kreya's honesty. Her voice is reflective and calm, even when she is recounting childhood humiliation or danger, like the moment she can't warn a boy about the bobcat in clear speech or the time she senses Sholana's peril before anyone else understands what is happening. Nothing feels rushed. I liked that she didn't try to make Kreya flawless. Her frustration, her longing to communicate, and her flashes of humor make her feel real. The writing leans into sensory details in ways that feel earned; when Kreya describes Sky Lake or her grandmother's rainbow voice, the images land gently instead of feeling decorative.
The deeper ideas of the book stayed with me. The fantasy elements feel rooted in emotional truth rather than spectacle. The shamanic teachings are presented slowly, almost like the author wants the reader to learn them alongside Kreya. I found myself curious and occasionally moved, especially by the repeated lesson that healing involves choice, not force. The scenes connecting past and present add a wistful tone. Watching Kreya train her great-grandson while carrying the weight of her promise to scatter her husband's ashes, I kept thinking about how wisdom is passed forward and what it costs the person who carries it.
The tone of the book never turns grandiose; it stays grounded even when touching on visions, spirit companions, or the mysteries between worlds. Sneak Peek: Born into an ancient world with scarce resources, Kreya has an extraordinary gift - she can see and know things others cannot - things that are concealed or yet to come. But her physical disability renders her mute and her community rejects her. Her deep affinity with plants and animals and her uncanny healing and psychic talents convince her grandmother to train her as the next Shamaness. Yet, the bullying against her intensifies. When she desperately tries to warn the village of imminent disaster, they blame and banish her for murder. Decades later, she must return and confront those whispering ghosts, despite the frightening visions of her own funeral pyre.
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