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Shadowed Inheritance, Consortium Origin Tale #1
Learning the Family Dark Secret. A legacy of Grief.

Family Bindings

For months, I felt compelled to tell the story that eventually became the Consortium Series, to free it from my mind. Writing it helped me recover from most of my post-concussion syndrome. I still experience some of those aftereffects, but I can usually handle them now. I’ve written about this before, so I won’t go into it here. You can read all about it on my website.

At some point, I decided to write prequel stories. After all, the series’ premise is that the Consortium has been around for hundreds of years. Maybe my readers want to learn more about the previous generation and how the key characters became who they are at the start of The Trafficking Consortium.

Shadowed Instruction continues after the Chairman’s children discover what their family business really is and how it exploits the unsuspecting world to satisfy the selfish desires of its members. As Raven and her brother delve deeper, they learn more about themselves and how they might fit into the Consortium as young members, even as they uncover more about their own identities.

Each person discovers they have different tastes for the carnage their business unleashes upon the world.

While this book (series) is a work of fiction, it may also raise awareness about the global threat of human trafficking. Maybe someone you know disappeared, never to be heard from again. As I mentioned before, I always keep an eye out, mindful that what I write about could be real. At the very least, awareness is crucial to protecting yourself and your loved ones, even if that awareness comes from a work of fiction.

If you enjoy a fast-paced story with intense scenes, formidable villains, and resolute heroes, you’ll love this gripping thriller. It will captivate and entertain you for hours. I trust you’ll enjoy reading this erotic thriller.

Reviews from Readers like you

  • Immediately Struck Me

    I came across Shadowed Instruction: Training and was immediately struck by its depth and intensity. Your storytelling—especially your ability to immerse readers in a morally complex world—shows the mark of a seasoned author. 
    Natalie Jersyn Colwick
    October 12, 2025
  • Absolutely Loved It

    Just finished Shadowed Inheritance, and Absolutely Loved IT. 😍 IT explains how and why The Consortium started. A definatey must read to understand Sir, and Ravens beginnings. Can’t wait till #9 Consortium book. All I Can Say Is. Thank You Richard..Please don’t ever stop your amazing talents … Love Ya !💞
    Bonnie Burgess
    October 11, 2025 Verified Amazon customer
  • Good

    Shadowed Instruction doesn’t just tell a story; it exposes human nature in its rawest form, making readers question their limits and morality.
    Claire Jensen
    Oct 6, 2025
  • Pulls Readers In

    Shadowed Instruction: Training pulls readers into the unsettling heart of the Consortium, a centuries-old organization that thrives on power, brutality, and the relentless consumption of its prey. Through Raven and her brother, we see innocence stripped away and reshaped into something both chilling and inevitable, as children are molded to carry on a legacy no one should inherit. It’s a gripping blend of psychological tension, generational corruption, and haunting character transformation that keeps readers turning pages with equal parts horror and fascination.
    Daniel Kenny
    October 1, 2025

Shadowed Inheritance

Shadowed Inheritance: Discovery, Family, Secrets, and Dark Truths.

Shadowed Inheritance: Discovery

A silent grief and a legacy of what’s to come. The successors are getting ready to embrace the Consortium’s legacy. How far will they take it? Read Shadowed Instruction today, available on Amazon and other fine book retailers.

Other Reviews

Shadowed Inheritance, Consortium Origin Tales #1

David Mote, 7/12/2024, United Kingdom

Excellent origin story

Interesting to see how the chairman and his sister came to join the consortium.. Looking forward to read more origin stories but really want a consortium book seven !

Shadowed Inheritance, Consortium Origin Tales #1

Carolyn, 7/11/2024

“Wow! I was really anxious to read the back story on Raven and Sir, and you did not disappoint! It was very intense and very much not expected. Mum and dad are total opposites, and it’s surprising how & what traits each child inherited. Great short read and I would give it 5 stars!. Can’t wait for the continuation of the Consortium series.”

Shadowed Inheritance, Consortium Origin Tales #1

Lilbit, 7/10/2024

Just finished reading Shadowed Inheritance….GREAT READ!!!
I love knowing the back story. In reading all of the other Consortium Series Books, I often wondered how this all got started. THANK YOU!!!
Can’t wait for the next book of the series 🙂