Shadows and Black in the Light is a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery. It’s the summer of 2012, and Millie is days away from turning eighteen when the ghosts of her past begin to stir. Left in the care of distant stepmother after her father’s mysterious death and her mother’s long institutionalization, Millie is desperate to uncover the truth behind the so-called accidents that tore her family apart. When she meets Andy, a quiet drifter with a criminal past, their fates become dangerously entwined. As they search for answers, a mysterious box surfaces, revealing cryptic clues and drawing them into a web of secrets, and a reality that may not be what it seems. While Millie wrestles with loss, love, and madness, Andy confronts the ghosts of his own abandonment, culminating in a tragedy that begs to question the nature of reality and existence.

This captivating novel by Amy van Rijthoven will keep you on the edge of your seat, with its rich characters, evocative settings, and a plot that twists and turns with every page. It takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and redemption.