Welcome to author Shannon K. Butcher's official website.

Now Available: RUNNING SCARED, the third book in THE SENTINEL WARS series.

They are the Sentinels. Three races descended from ancient guardians of mankind, each possessing unique abilities in their battle to protect humanity against their eternal foes: the Synestryn. Now one Sentinel's survival determines the fate of them all.

Lexi Johns has one purpose: to free her best friend from the hands of the Sentinels. And Zach, the Sentinel she has been running from for months, has one goal: to convince her that their destinies are entwined. For the magic that Zach has absorbed could destroy him if he doesn't find the woman who can channel it for him. And he knows Lexi is the one.

From an early age, Lexi has been taught to fear the Sentinels. And now she is an agent of a group out to destroy them. So when Zach finds her, it is Lexi's chance to strike at the heart of the Sentinels. But, as Lexi sees Zach's courage, selflessness, and honor, she begins to doubt her beliefs -- and is faced with an unbearable choice.

You can get a taste of what's in store for you when you read an excerpt from RUNNING SCARED. If you missed the first and second books, start by reading the excerpt for BURNING ALIVE.

Recent Interview How did writing romantic suspense influence Shannon's paranormal romance writing? Find out in this interview on the RT Book Reviews website.

Upcoming Appearance Dragon*Con runs from September 3-6 this year. Take a peek at Shannon's Dragon*Con convention schedule.

Coming Soon Read an excerpt for LIVING NIGHTMARE, the fourth book in Shannon's The Sentinel Wars series. The novel will be available in November 2010.