Shadows and Black in the Light

By Amy L van Rijthoven

His past is a secret. Her future is a question.

In a summer of secrets, one young woman's search for the truth will unravel everything she thought she knew about love, family, and reality itself.

It is the summer of 2012 in a forgotten Australian town. Millie is haunted by the mysterious death of her father and the unraveling mind of her institutionalised mother-until a chance encounter with a quiet stranger named Andy sets her on a dangerous path for answers. As their stories intertwine, secrets of his criminal past and whispered theories of parallel lives emerge. While Millie wrestles with loss and bewilderment, Andy confronts the ghosts of his own abandonment, culminating in a tragedy that calls into question the very nature of 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.

Get your copy today and uncover the mystery- embrace the madness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0646714929
• ISBN13: 9780646714929
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Amy Van Rijthoven
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"