Shade of Wings
“Pam McGaffin’s speculative novel Shade of Wings delivers a fresh and compelling story of family, survival, and redemption. The book gripped me from page one, and never let go—simply said, I had to find out what happened to these characters. Well done!” —Mima Tipper, author of Kat’s Greek Summer and Channeling Marilyn
Shade of Wings
Coming May 26, 2026
Four-year-old Duncan needs to hurry up and find a mate — at least according to his sister, Cloud. But she doesn’t know about the mistake that prevents him from leaving their family to start another.
Though he’s the eldest, Duncan doesn’t see himself as a father. Yet that’s what he must become when his parents die of a mysterious illness killing New York City crows.
He devotes himself to caring for his siblings, including three fledglings, but soon discovers he can’t protect them from the “blind death.”
Meanwhile, a zoo pathologist’s worst fears are realized. It starts with dead flamingos. Then critically ill New Yorkers start showing up in hospital emergency rooms.
Some blame the crows.
Reviews
- author of Kat's Greek Summer and Channeling Marilyn
Pam McGaffin’s speculative novel Shade of Wings delivers a fresh and compelling story of family, survival, and redemption. The book gripped me from page one, and never let go—simply said, I had to find out what happened to these characters. Well done!
- author of When the Forest Dreams
"Utterly original! I’m in awe of Pam McGaffin’s deft storytelling—she makes a family of crows both fascinating and deeply relatable. I love a book that leaves me seeing the world with fresh eyes, and Pam accomplishes that in spades.”
- TV News Anchor and author of Brave Mrs. Sato
An amazing and heartfelt read. Pam McGaffin confirms what so many of us already know, that humans should learn from the smart ones around us, even if they’re crows. Shade of Wings validates anyone who has stood up to naysayers who ignore nature’s creatures and their warnings.”
“A profound story of loved ones sticking together in the face of tragedy and hardship.”
