The latest novel by Shelley Halima: A Controversial and Intriguing Read

Aug. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Blinding Mirror
By Shelley Halima
Indie Gypsy
August 2010 *$15.00* 321pp


AN INTRIGUING AND CONTROVERSIAL READ

In her previous books, Azùcar Moreno and Los Morenos, author Shelley Halima aptly tackled hot button topics such as molestation, bisexuality, and addiction. In her third offering, she illustrates how the drive for the glamorous life strips away the scruples of the main character Olivia Valente. Leaving her past behind—including her racial identity, she stops at nothing to obtain the riches she desires. Along the way she betrays and neglects those who love her. Her favorite daughter Lourdes, whom she trains to follow in her footsteps by using her feminine wiles to seduce wealthy suitors, will never be the same when she becomes entangled in Olivia’s biggest deception. Featuring an unforgettable protagonist, Blinding Mirror demands attention from the first page to the shocking final twist.

With a book that touches on race, greed, human behavior and generational family dysfunction, Halima’s latest effort is sure spark discussion. Dwight Hobbes of Insight News calls Blinding Mirror, “a dark, page-turning gem. This rags-to-riches saga tosses happily-ever-after to the wind.”

About the Author
Shelley Halima is a writer/producer who was born in Charlotte, NC and raised in Detroit, MI. Her books have garnered praise from former NBA star Chris Webber, Kima (formerly of the R&B group Total), best-selling author Tracy Price-Thompson and has been featured in Insight News, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Curve and Girlfriends magazines. Blinding Mirror is her third novel. Shelley’s screenplay Azùcar (based on her first novel Azùcar Moreno) is in development for the silver screen and will be produced in part by her company Indie Gypsy. Slated to star are actors Janet Hubert (Fresh Prince), Christian Keyes, (Madea Goes to Jail), Charles Divins (Half and Half, Passions), Venida Evans (Brown Sugar, Transamerica, HBO’s Treme) and Gano Grills, (Cadillac Records, In Too Deep, Oz). Please visit her website www.indiegypsy.com.


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Blinding Mirror is splendid. A dark, page-turning gem, this rags-to-riches saga tosses happily-ever-after to the wind. Vivid characters propel an authentic saga, illustrating such ugly behavior as it fuels a desperate hunger for the beautiful life ¬ at a tragic, human cost. The climax stays with you long after you put Blinding Mirror down. It¹s a novel you can¹t wait to tell your friends they just have to read. - Dwight Hobbes, Mpls/St. Paul, Pulse of the Twin Cities, Insight News


Blinding Mirror is an exceptional thriller by Shelley Halima. Halima expertly weaves a multi-generational, multi-ethnic tale of suspense and intrigue. This novel takes you on an emotional journey as you see how Olivia grows from an impoverished teen to a selfish, gold-digging socialite. Readers will see how Olivia's actions had a devastating effect on Lourdes, Sophia, and Isabella's lives. Halima does a wonderful job of exposing readers to Afro-Mexican, Spanish, Indian, Maltese, and Portuguese cultures something that's rarely found in today's fiction market. High family drama, self-hatred of one's culture, and detrimental lies makes Blinding Mirror a captivating read. This novel is a sensational start to the Mirror series. – Urban Reviews – rating 5 out of 5 books

BLINDING MIRROR by Shelley Halima is a novel full of twists and turns, and has a main character you will love to hate. The book is very well-written and has memorable characters. Halima takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as you journey with Olivia and her family. What I liked most about the book was the unpredictability.  I never knew what was going to happen next. I also liked that fact that this book was totally different than Halima's first two. If you are in need of a good, quick read, I encourage you to pick up BLINDING MIRROR. You will be in for a treat. ~Reviewed by Eraina B. Tinnin for the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

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