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 One of the epic Seven Wonders Novels.* *Nominated for the prestigious Christy Award. * *Previously published as* Shadow of Colossus*** * **Note:** Each book of The Seven Wonders Novels is a stand-alone book, and they can be read in any order.* **PRAISE 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 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 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 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 **OTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN WONDERS NOVELS SERIES:** Pyramid of Secrets Guardian of the Flame Garden of Madness So Shines the Night **** OTHER BOOKS BY TRACY HIGLEY: Chasing Babylon Awakening The Queen’s Handmaid The Incense Road City on Fire Palace of Darkness