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The Legend of Shark Island (The Book of the Delmar 1) Kindle Edition

by Heidi Peltier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
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FORMERLY ENTITLED THE DELMAR SHARK CHRONICLES: ISOLA DI SQUALO (BOOK 1)

The Royal Delmar family is bound by an oath to protect the people and the island of Isola di Squalo. A legendary beast ensures they do.

Dylan Murphy only came to the Mediterranean to study sharks, but an early run-in with Princess Terra Delmar destroys his plans and entangles him in her family's mystery. A simple swim off the island's coast puts him face to face with a giant shark. The return of the beast means trouble for the Delmar family. How far will Dylan go to help them?
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 5
    The Book of the Delmar
  3. Print length
    336 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    December 19, 2013
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    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BVFH06U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 19, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 19, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1811 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Heidi Peltier

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Heidi Peltier is a Texas native currently residing in New Braunfels, Texas, with her husband, 2 sons, a dog, 2 cats and a fish. She taught high school and middle school social studies for eight years before becoming a stay-at-home-mom and eventually a writer. Everything she writes is inspired by something in her life whether it be her sons, her love for the sea, a good meal, or her steam mop. (Don't believe it? Check out her webpage.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazed! Take a trip to the Mediterranean--Read ISOLA...
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013
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OK people, I do NOT read, because I just fall asleep. Not this time!
The last novel I read was in 2010, and this was my FIRST KINDLE to read (and it was on my bitty iphone).

I was very excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint!
Once I started, it was always in the back of my mind, and I was plotting to get back to it. You know, staying up till 1am, not starting dinner, all that stuff.

To start with, I was admittedly biased. When someone you know writes a freakin novel, you read it.... and once I began reading, it took no time at all for the story to take over itself!! I was into it, ENJOYED it with anticipation, and was continually--SO IMPRESSED--.

Italy is at the top of my travel-wish-list, so I really loved the setting. I LOVE foreign languages and travel, so that was perfect. I love that it is written from the viewpoint of a young man. (I'm a mom of two sons, so I appreciated that perspective.) The varied names and ancestors in the book were fabulous, and really took insight and research--totally wow'd by that! Very fun to later read the background on some names! (see FB page: [...])

The legend of the Delmar is enchanting and inspired. Dylan inspires you to remember what young-adulthood is about, and Terra inspires you to consider the very foreign responsibility and duty of being a royal. It inspires you to remember the wonder of budding friendships that will last a lifetime. It inspires you to know that you ARE MEANT FOR SOMETHING in life, and answering the call of who you are is at your core. The book is inspired.

I hope that I have built up a bit of intrigue!
It is worthy of it.

The author knows people; she knows sharks.
I was truly impressed. Heidi you ARE la regina di squali!!
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Harold Blankenship
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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This is one of those books that, by the middle, I regretted having to put down and looked forward to picking it back up. The story is captivating and the characters are believable and likable. I look forward to the next chapter in the Delmar story.
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Renee P Hasler
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013
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First I would like to say that i am not eloquent with my words so this review will be simply written. I really enjoyed this book. If a book doesn't keep me interested in the first couple of pages I wont be able to finish it. I liked how it had a bit of everything. A legend, a love story, the bad guy and a hero. The story had me emotionally involved with the main characters. I don't know what else to say except that I really enjoyed it. I didn't want to put it down. I'm bad that way and if I am really enjoying a book I have to read through it right away.
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Dawn W
5.0 out of 5 stars A Shark tale
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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Got sucked in after three chapters. That was all it took me to want to live off of the . Mediterranean The tie in with the shark lore had me turning page's long through the night started the book around 10pm.and I finished around 4:30 in the morning. The story is so well written that you feel magically transported to another area of the islands of the Mediterranean. A modern day Princess story that would easily transformed to a modern day Disney's tale. Great read for teen's and adults alike. I highly recommend.
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Eddie de Jong
5.0 out of 5 stars No just about sharks.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
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From the title, I presumed that this would be a detailed account of sharks. As such, it could be pretty boring.

However, since I had read other works by this author, I decided to give it a try anyway, and I was not disappointed.

Set against the background of studying sharks and their behavior, it is an adventure of a lifetime with royalty, love interests and villains thrown in for good measure. I loved the characters and their interactions - some scenes are sooo typical teenager and all the emotions that go with that stage.

Excellent job Heidi.

Highly recommended as a fun, good read - I can't wait to read the sequel.
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Clo
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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Fun read! Innocent and exciting.
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PediNurse
5.0 out of 5 stars A Page-turner!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013
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This story - well summarized in another review - succeeds on many levels. The primary themes - coming-of-age, first love, friendship, and man versus nature - are fleshed out well by the author. As you learn about the characters and the island where most of the adventure occurs, you are drawn in and vested in what happens by the end of the story. It is a fanciful story that is rooted in reality, and with time you begin to understand the motivation of both the sharks and the humans. Overall, I think most readers of fiction, particularly nature and outdoor settings, will be fully satisfied with this book.
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Cate's Book Nut Hut
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013
It has been a very long time since I've read a YA (Young Adult) book of this quality. I fact, I had to keep reminding myself that I was not in the target audience for the novel, as it flowed more coherently and consistently than most YA offerings out there.

Ms. Peltier's knowledge and research into sharks and their study is apparent and, her passion for them shines through in her writing. It was a page turner, with plenty to keep you just wanting to continue reading.

The characters are very well written and believable, with the main characters developing at a nice pace throughout the course of the novel, even though the outcome between them is apparent quite early on. Possibly this is because I'm a more mature reader, and someone in the target audience may not reach the same conclusion as early in their reading. This does not, however, detract from the book at all. There is a bad guy, as in all good books, and let's just say he gets what he deserves in the end. No spoilers here.

I'm not sure if the Author has been to the area of the Mediterranean which she writes about, but this is really a moot point as her descriptions of the area are wonderful. You can almost feel the sun beating down on you, and hear the waves lapping at the shore. Even her description of italy and Sicily, in relation to one another, is spot on and one many Europeans use themselves.

My only complaint about the book was the cover art, it really did not do the content justice.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and will be eagerly waiting for the next instalments of 'The Delmar Shark Chronicles'

Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/review-the-delmar-shark-chronicles-isola-di-squalo-book-1-heidi-peltier/
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Highlander
4.0 out of 5 stars an enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2013
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This isn't my usual genre, and I didn't know whether it would be my cup of tea or not (and, yes, I am British - how can you tell, lol). Well I can tell you now, that I enjoyed it very much. It is well written, the plot builds up nicely, and the characters are engaging, even though they annoy me sometimes - hey, they're teenagers, it's their job! It also has moments of high tension. It is a good book whatever your age, but I think teenaged girls would absolutely love it. I bought it when it was on sale as I didn't know whether I would like it or not, but I would buy the sequel at full price. Good job, Heidi!
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