Can you ever escape from the shadows of your past? 'I couldn't put it down!' Sam Blake 'The
narrative is multi-layered and bound by emotional integrity.' Candis 'A compelling story of
love relationships and the grief of two families suffering traumatic losses.' Peterborough
Evening Telegraph _________________ Eighteen-year-old Emma has loving parents and a promising
future ahead of her. So why one morning does she leave home without a trace? Her parents
Cath and Jim are devastated. They have no idea why Emma left where she is - or even whether
she is still alive. A year later Cath and Jim are still tormented by the unanswered questions
Emma left behind and clinging desperately to the hope of finding her. Meanwhile tantalisingly
close to home Emma is also struggling with her new existence - and with the trauma that
shattered her life. For all of them reconciliation seems an impossible dream. Does the way
forward lie in facing up to the secrets of the past - secrets that have been hidden for years?
Secrets that have the power to heal them or to destroy their family forever ...
_________________ Readers can't get enough of The Shadow Child ... 'Make sure you have plenty
of tissues nearby you are going to need them.' Bunnys Pause 'A touching and engaging read.'
Sharon Beyond the Books 'A compelling complex book about the twisting paths of life loss and
hope.' Bookmarks and Stages 'Beautifully written and I can't recommend it enough it's just so
brilliant!' Two Ladies and a Book 'I loved this book.' Varietats 'Overall I thought this was an
excellent read and one I couldn't put down!' Books Cats Etc 'It kept me turning the pages as I
was drawn into all their lives.' LibcReads 'A book full of emotion and a really great read.'
Curling up with a coffee 'A truly lovely story that I would absolutely recommend.' Kim's
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