Where the Shadows End

By Kristen Barenthaler

She was hunted. He was blamed. Now they must choose what comes next.

Lux has spent her life learning how to disappear. When a violent attack leaves her classmate Alex hospitalized and her small town reeling, Lux becomes the center of a mystery she never asked to be part of. The threats are personal. The danger is real. And the people she thought she could trust are hiding secrets that could destroy everything.

As the investigation deepens, Lux must confront the truth about her father's past, her own survival, and the baby growing inside her. Alex is the only one who sees her clearly-but even he has scars that won't heal overnight.

Together, they'll uncover the truth. Together, they'll face what's coming. Together, they'll decide what kind of future is worth fighting for.

Where the Shadows End is a gripping, emotionally resonant novel about survival, found family, and the quiet strength it takes to choose love after trauma. Perfect for fans of Courtney Summers, Karen McManus, and Holly Jackson.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMWVGDCK
• ISBN13: 9798247754879
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"