Jennifer Hawthorne, star reporter at the Boston Gazette, has just had the story of her career handed to her on a silver platter–a story that will shake her belief
system to its core and alter her life forever.
When her boss forces her to interview Brian Wolfe, a young ghost-hunter accused of faking evidence on his hit show Spirit Trackers, Jennifer suspects the paper is using her at the expense
of her father's newfound popularity; Robert Hawthorne, a once lauded reporter at the Gazette, gained notoriety with the release of his controversial book on New England paranormal cases–a book
that all but sullied a brilliant career.
Wary of tarnishing her late father’s name, Jennifer agrees to interview Brian with the intention of penning a scathing article about paranormal belief systems: her swan song at the Gazette.
But she is stunned when Brian reveals the terrifying reason he orchestrated the interview and offers her a bombshell story she can’t refuse (or believe).
Soon, Jennifer unravels a tale of murder, betrayal, and an unfathomable evil ensconced within the spectacle of a hit television show. But is any of it real?
Jennifer allows Brian to guide her through an arcane world rife with reclusive characters and sheltered fears, hoping that at the end of her journey she’ll be rewarded with the story of her career–a
story Brian swears is his last defense against the insidious menace threatening his life.
Guided by the most unlikely of partners, Jennifer must traverse the cold, rainswept streets of Boston and beyond in search of the truth–a truth she may never come to
understand, a truth that if exposed may cost her her very life.
IN THE SHADOWS is, at it's heart, a classic tale of psychological suspense mingled with elements of the paranormal. But beneath its familiar surface is a tale that focuses on sociological issues such as the influence of technology and the adherence to belief systems. The story also examines how society categorizes and perceives the nature of evil, attempting to bridge the gap between theological and scientific points of view.
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