Subtle Shadows: Where the Truth Hides

by Amelia Bennett

Paige Turner is lonely. Her career is taking off as a successful investigative reporter, but her personal life feels unfulfilled. She often prays for someone to share her life with, and then she meets Ethan Miller, the new research reporter at her workplace. Life begins to look up! They just click.

However, when they investigate the disappearance of a local artist, Ava Raud, their lives change drastically.

For Ethan and Paige, this investigation becomes personal and transforms into an obsession. Ava’s diary contains a cryptic “The thin man is coming. Subtle shadows tell the truth. There’s more to the graphite than meets the eye." What are they missing?

Who can they trust? Paige believes Ava’s only chance at life hinges on their ability to unravel the clues, but is it too late? Not many are left…

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 19, 2025

Reviews

[Lena Hein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. Once I began reading I found it nearly impossible to set it down. The narrative was incredibly captivating. The plot developed seamlessly intertwining elements of intrigue and mystery, which kept me on the edge of my seat. Additionally, the romance woven throughout added an extra layer of depth to the characters journeys, making their experiences, both relatable and emotionally resonant. Each twist and turn only heightened my desire to see how the story would unfold, making it a truly memorable reading experience.

[_sassy_39 · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Subtle Shadows" by Amelia Bennett is a captivating read. The story centers around Paige Turner and Ethan Miller. Paige is deeply dedicated to her work, leaving little room for a social life. She holds a strong belief in divine timing and hopes to one day be blessed with love or companionship.

Ethan Miller, a newly hired Senior Research Reporter, quickly becomes someone Paige feels unexpectedly comfortable with. Their conversations spark a connection she hadn’t felt in a long time, and she begins to wonder if Ethan might be the answer to her lingering loneliness.

One day, Ethan notices a painting above Paige's fireplace — a piece by Ava Raud, a missing artist whose trail went cold a year ago. Something about the artwork strikes him deeply, as if Ava is trying to communicate through the brushstrokes.

As Paige and Ethan delve deeper into the mystery surrounding Ava’s disappearance, the plot thickens and becomes even more compelling. Amelia Bennett’s storytelling is seamless and immersive, making it easy to binge through the pages. Her books are true page-turners that leave me eager to read more.