Before Shawn came to work for his father, John, at the jewelry store, he attended Southampton College where he majored in Creative Writing. He wrote and published a fantasy trilogy for readers 10 and up. Bookworms who like Harry Potter , Percy Jackson or The Neverending Story will enjoy the tale of Ilien Woodhill, the boy who discovers he may be the monster he is destined to destroy. If you purchase a book from Amazon, bring it into the jewelry store and Shawn will gladly sign it for you!
"This novel casts a fresh spell for fans of the boy-wizard genre." - Kirkus Review
Book One
Nomadin
Twelve-year-old Ilien Woodhill is used to trouble — but nothing like this.
His enchanted pencil won’t stop insulting the schoolyard bully, he’s accidentally conjured a mob of giant floating eyes that won't stop calling him “Master,” and the one person he trusts most now seems determined to kill him.
When a mysterious rider pulls him into a hidden world of witches, giants, and ancient evil, Ilien discovers he possesses real magical power. Alongside Windy, the brave and sharp-tongued princess of Evernden, he must embark on a dangerous quest filled with prophecies, powerful beasts, and long-buried secrets.
As dark forces close in and shocking truths about his own identity surface, Ilien and Windy face impossible choices about power, loyalty, and destiny — choices that could turn Ilien into the very evil he’s fighting against.
Perfect for readers ages 12–17 — and for adults who still crave the wonder, heart, and page-turning adventure of classic fantasy.
If you love stories about young heroes, unbreakable friendships, and the courage to discover who you really are, Nomadin will keep you hooked until the very last page wondering whether the greatest magic of all is simply having the courage to be yourself.
Book Two
NiDemon
Ilien Woodhill has survived witches, giants, and dark prophecies — but his greatest battle is only beginning.
When his father is taken captive by terrifying forces, Ilien and Windy, the brave princess of Evernden, must embark on a desperate rescue mission. The only hope lies in a forbidden form of magic so dangerous it could corrupt Ilien from the inside out.
As ancient evils rise and Ilien is forced to confront the darkness growing within himself, he must answer the hardest question of all: How far is he willing to go to save the people he loves — and what will be left of him if he succeeds?
Perfect for readers ages 12–17 and adults who love epic fantasy filled with magic, friendship, and impossible choices.
If you enjoyed the wonder and heart of Nomadin, NiDemon will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Book Three
Necromancer
What would you sacrifice to save the world? In the cursed wasteland of the Desecration, Ilien faces the ultimate impossible quest - destroy the one thing that can never be destroyed. His only hope lies with a horribly deformed child whom he may have unknowingly maimed, and a mystical woman whose past is secretly entwined with his. Success means never seeing home again. Failure means becoming the Necromancer—the very evil he's spent his life fighting. Some victories cost everything, but some costs are worth paying.