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“I thoroughly enjoyed the Christian background and the imaginative adventure of this book. It also answers some major questions that many teens have about life. I can’t wait for the next two books!”

Karina Ragazzo, Age 16

“The Miller brothers have nailed it. This book takes you to wild and magical lands reminiscent of the places where Tolkien and C.S. Lewis wandered in their books. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the many exotic locations and intriguing characters of Hunter Brown’s first adventure, and through it all I found myself examining my own commitment to the Author as well. This book makes you question if there is a greater purpose being fulfilled in every happening of your life—all part of the story He is writing for us. Well done! I look forward to more of the Codebearers’ adventures to come in this exciting and creative work.”

Susan Peterson, Retired Educator

“Hunter Brown makes you think! He is an ordinary high school boy who gets thrown into some high-action adventure. In the middle of all this come profound questions about life and death, good and evil, freedom and allegiance—questions that are worth asking in a story that is worth reading.”

Katy Cooley, School Teacher

“When reading this book, I got lost in the story and felt as if I wasn’t just reading anymore but was actually there, watching what was happening. The story seemed alive and very exciting. But be warned, it is hard to put down. My mom had to call me 3 times before I could gather up enough willpower to put the book down. Awesome book! I enjoyed it VERY much! I highly recommend it for kids and adults. It has a great message and lots of interesting vocabulary! You should definitely read this book.”

Jonathan Carter, Age 12

“This book is a page-turner! This is not my normal choice of genre, but I couldn’t put it down! The characters are captivating and the story intriguing. It left me wanting more!”

Amy Wood, Pastor’s Wife and Mother of Two

“Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow was thrilling. You can’t put it down. It’s action-packed and a great adventure. I am eager for the next book.”

Jessica Hughes, Age 16

“Well done! The Miller brothers are very gifted and conscientious writers. Even though Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow is a work of youth fiction, it is based on a well-informed and incisive understanding of the faith. The book offered me not only keen biblical insights, but also a rare reading pleasure I haven’t had for years.”

Chaplain Major John F. Tillery, Maxwell AFB, AL

“In this book, along with all the pageantry, terror, dragons, evil tyrants, lurking demons, and spellbinding anxiety, is the story of a young man who made bad choices and found redemption. This book is engaging for all ages and creates opportunities for discussion about high moral standards and making good choices.

Arthur Kelly, Christian Education Coordinator

“It is not easy to find a work of fiction aimed at young teens that uses as its theme the importance of good character and courageous choices. Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow is a rare find that presents us with colorful, original characters that grow in strength and virtue as they face down a formidable enemy. Fast-paced adventure, vivid settings and suspenseful twists are the background for learning about faith, self-knowledge and the value of friendship. Thank you, Miller Brothers, for fiction that will both entertain and enrich our young people.”

Susanne Greenman, Middle School Paraeducator, 17 years

“Hunter Brown is an awesome story! I really liked the plot and how the story was written. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! Hunter is a cool character and he makes some good decisions. I think Hunter Brown is a book that a lot of kids will like!”

Mary Cooley, Age 11

“Hunter Brown was an awesome book. It had lots of details like mysterious characters and great drawings. They are awesome. I love the picture of the Scrill and lots of other pictures. Www.codebearers.com is the coolest Web site ever. I am a member of Codebearers. I can’t wait till I can play lots of games and challenges with my friends. I like everything about Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Daniel Fogle, Age 10

This is the first book in The Codebearers Series™. The characters and events in this book are fictional, and any similarity to actual persons or events is coincidental.

The Codebearers Series™ I: Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow

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ISBN-13: 978-1-59317-328-9

Editors: Karen Rhodes, Robin Fogle, Arthur Kelly

Creative Director: Curtis D. Corzine

Layout: Kevin Spear

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Miller, Christopher, 1976- Hunter Brown and the secret of the Shadow / The Miller Brothers [Christopher and Allan Miller]. — 1st ed. p. cm. -- (The Codebearers series) Summary: When a mysterious book comes into their possession, strange things begin to happen to ninth-graders Hunter, Stretch, and Stubbs, from a strange janitor and a supernatural book to a disappearing bookstore. ISBN 978-1-59317-328-9 (pbk.) [1. Magic—Fiction. 2. Friendship—Fiction. 3. Space and time—Fiction. 4. Adventure and adventurers—Fiction.] I. Miller, Allan, 1978- II. Title. PZ7.M61255Hu 2008 [Fic]—dc22 2008019044

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2008 – First Edition

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