In Alex North's chilling psychological thriller, 'The Shadows,' Paul Adams is forced to confront a dark past he desperately tried to bury. Twenty-five years ago, his hometown of Fetch kept a terrible secret: the disappearance of a teenage boy and the lingering suspicion of a cult leader. Now, a new murder echoes the old mystery, dragging Paul back to the unsettling place where his own involvement in a disturbing game of make-believe still haunts him. As he delves into the unsettling truths, Paul uncovers a web of secrets, betrayals, and the chilling realization that some shadows never truly disappear, threatening to consume him and everyone he holds dear. This atmospheric novel masterfully blends suspense with profound psychological insight.