Walking in His Shadow

by Terri Whitmire

From the valley of the Connecticut Mountains comes the story of a troubled woman desperate to unravel the mysteries behind her father's death and her mother's mental illness. Alaina Parker is faced with many obstacles--body image, broken relationships, and the battle within her own tormented mind. Alaina receives the comfort she so desires from a surprising source. But is he the answer or the problem? With her life unraveling and self-esteem plummeting, Alaina must revisit her past and put an end to the internal voices of doubt. Deception, duplicity, and a secret so explosive it could easily push her over the edge. Will Alaina succumb to her dark shadows or will she find peace under the shadow of God's wings?

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

About the author

Terri Whitmire is a storyteller, self-described What-if-ologist, and the author of five books. With a background in information technology, corporate communications, and creative writing, she brings a unique perspective to speculative fiction where technology meets the timeless complexities of the human heart.
As the founder of Lift2Enrich, Inc., an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to empowering students in underserved communities through creative expression, Terri has been recognized with a Governor's proclamation for advancing literacy and youth development.
Her fiction explores love, relationships, artificial intelligence, and the choices that shape our humanity. Through every story, she invites readers to ask not only, "What if?" but also, "What does it truly mean to be human?"
A devoted wife, mother, international traveler, and lifelong student of human nature, Terri draws inspiration from a life rooted in faith, curiosity, and a deep belief in the power of meaningful human connection.

Reviews

[OOSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could It All Be a Coincidence

Alaina Parker has a lot on her plate. In addition to her issues with her body image and failed relationships, she is worried about her impending milestone birthday. A milestone because it is the age her mother began to mentally unravel, placing her in a mental institution where she continues to live a world in her mind, holding the secret to the death of her husband, Alaina’s father. As strange details begin to emerge at work that are linked to her father’s death, Alaina is left wondering if she can hold it all together to get the answers she needs.

“Walking in His Shadow” by Terri Whitmire is a suspenseful tale full of loopholes. It is well written and the story’s flow is good. There are a few grammatical errors but they do not take away from the story. I found myself trying to predict what was going to come next but the story always had a fresh take just when I thought it was all figured out. I would not pigeon hold this as only a mystery in fear of turning off those who do not read mystery novels. It is really an enjoyable story woven with a little intrigue.

Reviewed by: Lashonda
3.5 stars

[Melissa Leypoldt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

Quick read. Entertaining a lot of moving pieces. Different look at the hardship of growing up with a mentally ill parent.