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Where the Shadows Hide
The chill intensified, and Archer opened his eyes to see the candles extinguish one by one …
PSI – Paranormal Surveyance Ireland – are in deep water. When the operators of a luxury cruise ship ask for their help with a series of unexplainable events, Raven and the team are hopeful that this case, for once, won’t endanger their lives.
As they try to blend in with the wealthy passengers, it quickly becomes clear to Davis, Fionn and the others that there is more lurking in the shadows than they've realised. With the eerie encounters escalating and rising tensions threatening to tear the team apart, time is running out for PSI. Can they save the ship – and themselves – before it’s too late?
PSI – Paranormal Surveyance Ireland – are in deep water. When the operators of a luxury cruise ship ask for their help with a series of unexplainable events, Raven and the team are hopeful that this case, for once, won’t endanger their lives.
As they try to blend in with the wealthy passengers, it quickly becomes clear to Davis, Fionn and the others that there is more lurking in the shadows than they've realised. With the eerie encounters escalating and rising tensions threatening to tear the team apart, time is running out for PSI. Can they save the ship – and themselves – before it’s too late?
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352 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2025
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December 18, 2025
*3.5*
I feel a little bit empty now that I’ve finished these books because I want my friends back (and by friends I mean the traumatised queer disabled young people hunting down deadly ghosts and protecting each other in the process.) I love the representation within this trilogy, particularly the rep of chronic illness found within this story- I think it was handled really well and was so true to the experiences I’ve had (and I’m sure many other chronically ill people too)
I didn’t love this as much as the first two but it was by no means bad, I think I just preferred the development of the relationships between the characters in the first two books. I wish we would’ve got more content of what happened between 2 and 3, I wanted to know more about the progress made and the characters lives- book 3 started by diving straight into the plot, which is fine but I definitely love the characters the most within this so I missed them a little
overall though I still highly recommend this trilogy if you’re looking for a diverse, representative YA mystery book to dive into
I feel a little bit empty now that I’ve finished these books because I want my friends back (and by friends I mean the traumatised queer disabled young people hunting down deadly ghosts and protecting each other in the process.) I love the representation within this trilogy, particularly the rep of chronic illness found within this story- I think it was handled really well and was so true to the experiences I’ve had (and I’m sure many other chronically ill people too)
I didn’t love this as much as the first two but it was by no means bad, I think I just preferred the development of the relationships between the characters in the first two books. I wish we would’ve got more content of what happened between 2 and 3, I wanted to know more about the progress made and the characters lives- book 3 started by diving straight into the plot, which is fine but I definitely love the characters the most within this so I missed them a little
overall though I still highly recommend this trilogy if you’re looking for a diverse, representative YA mystery book to dive into
March 29, 2026
REVIEW ON MY BLOG
If you have not read the previous 2 books in the Paranormal Surveyance Ireland (PSI) trilogy - WHY NOT?! But please also be aware that, since this is the final book in the series, this review will contain spoilers for the previous two books, What Walks These Halls & Who Watches This Place, as well as for this final book. You have been warned ...
This series is up there with one of the best Irish young adult series I have ever read. The trilogy centers on a paranormal ghost hunting team set in Dublin, made up of twin siblings Archer (golden retriever) and Raven (black cat). These siblings along with their other members of their team - Fionn the tech guy, Davis the practical one and Eabha the clairvoyant - they take on requests from people who may have a little "ghost problem".
The series, there is a lesbian couple, bisexual representation, aromantic asexual representation, ME rep and hard-of-hearing' found family dynamic is so strong. I would say one of the main reasons to recommend this series is the interactions among the characters. They feel so three-dimensional, and some of their interactions would have me laughing out loud. Brilliant and vibrant characters that also allow the novel to explore other representations. In the novel there is a lesbian couple, bisexual representation, aromantic asexual representation, ME rep and hard of hearing representation. The way in which these representations are written is so wonderful that not only does it educate the reader, but it also comes across the page as very authentic and real.
Over the course of the series, I have loved the plot lines but I have to say THE CRUISE SHIP - Genius! I absolutely loved the idea of the haunted cruise ship and the interactions with all the rich guests and the ship's crew. I feel like the claustrophobic, enclosed setting forced our group of misfits to spend time with people outside their bubble and allowed us, the reader, to see more of their personalities away from the main cast of the novel. I especially loved reading about Fionn in this novel, but also felt that I would have liked to read some more from the perspective of Davis.
The supernatural plot was very interesting, I loved reading about the manifestation of the ghost, the summoning circles, the exorcisms, and all of that, but what really drove the plot forward for me was reading about all of the interpersonal relationships happening within our, core group of PSI friends. Especially reading about the relationship between Archer and Eabha. I found reading about their relationship, how it has progressed since Eabha received her diagnosis and the pressure that this has put on their relationship was so emotional. A really excellent job Amy Clarkin- you got a tear out of me!
The ending of the series left me on a hopeful note about our characters' futures as everyone was more or less left on a happy note and feeling like a real part of the PSI family unit. Even the Jack Gallagher cameo was a brilliant touch. I feel like Amy really knows how to write a multi-layered, character-driven, and diverse story that I am sure will resonate with teenage readers, who will feel seen within these pages.
I eagerly await seeing what Amy turns her pen to next!
If you have not read the previous 2 books in the Paranormal Surveyance Ireland (PSI) trilogy - WHY NOT?! But please also be aware that, since this is the final book in the series, this review will contain spoilers for the previous two books, What Walks These Halls & Who Watches This Place, as well as for this final book. You have been warned ...
This series is up there with one of the best Irish young adult series I have ever read. The trilogy centers on a paranormal ghost hunting team set in Dublin, made up of twin siblings Archer (golden retriever) and Raven (black cat). These siblings along with their other members of their team - Fionn the tech guy, Davis the practical one and Eabha the clairvoyant - they take on requests from people who may have a little "ghost problem".
The series, there is a lesbian couple, bisexual representation, aromantic asexual representation, ME rep and hard-of-hearing' found family dynamic is so strong. I would say one of the main reasons to recommend this series is the interactions among the characters. They feel so three-dimensional, and some of their interactions would have me laughing out loud. Brilliant and vibrant characters that also allow the novel to explore other representations. In the novel there is a lesbian couple, bisexual representation, aromantic asexual representation, ME rep and hard of hearing representation. The way in which these representations are written is so wonderful that not only does it educate the reader, but it also comes across the page as very authentic and real.
Over the course of the series, I have loved the plot lines but I have to say THE CRUISE SHIP - Genius! I absolutely loved the idea of the haunted cruise ship and the interactions with all the rich guests and the ship's crew. I feel like the claustrophobic, enclosed setting forced our group of misfits to spend time with people outside their bubble and allowed us, the reader, to see more of their personalities away from the main cast of the novel. I especially loved reading about Fionn in this novel, but also felt that I would have liked to read some more from the perspective of Davis.
The supernatural plot was very interesting, I loved reading about the manifestation of the ghost, the summoning circles, the exorcisms, and all of that, but what really drove the plot forward for me was reading about all of the interpersonal relationships happening within our, core group of PSI friends. Especially reading about the relationship between Archer and Eabha. I found reading about their relationship, how it has progressed since Eabha received her diagnosis and the pressure that this has put on their relationship was so emotional. A really excellent job Amy Clarkin- you got a tear out of me!
The ending of the series left me on a hopeful note about our characters' futures as everyone was more or less left on a happy note and feeling like a real part of the PSI family unit. Even the Jack Gallagher cameo was a brilliant touch. I feel like Amy really knows how to write a multi-layered, character-driven, and diverse story that I am sure will resonate with teenage readers, who will feel seen within these pages.
I eagerly await seeing what Amy turns her pen to next!
September 18, 2025
I received an eARC from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. It has not affected my opinions.
4.5 stars
WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE is another brilliant instalment to this series that delves into trust and chronic illness.
The motivations of the two ghostly actors in this tale are very different to in the previous instalments. I really liked how this made it feel different (as well as the very different setting!) In some respects, it's moving away from some of the more classic paranormal ghost tropes, really letting Amy Clarkin put her own stamp on this genre.
I loved Éabha's storyline around chronic illness and fatigue and learning to manage your new, variable limits. As someone who's has two major flare ups in as many years, it's something I've also had to learn and this book so perfectly captures the frustration and doubt in yourself that suddenly finding that showering is so much effort can bring. But it also explores how it's not the end of the world and you are still you.
I really wanted to shake Archer at times over how he treated Éabha. He doubts her, tries to hold her back. It's all coming from a place of caring - and Amy Clarkin does a great job of letting you understand why he does this, even if he's very wrong in how he tries to care for her. It takes a lot of skill to present both sides in an understanding way while also showing how one is the wrong approach to take.
I also loved the way this played out for their relationship - it's a route I so rarely see in books but it is an important and realistic one I think. It doesn't gloss over what happened or what it means for trust. But it also resolves positively without being unrealistic, which is such a good example for readers.
There has also, after three books, been such growth in the characters. It's most evident in Raven, who is the most emotionally stable one during all the relationship strains that Éabha and Archer's troubles bring for the whole group. It was so nice to see Raven hold onto that growth and use it to help others.
I hope there are more books to come.
4.5 stars
WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE is another brilliant instalment to this series that delves into trust and chronic illness.
The motivations of the two ghostly actors in this tale are very different to in the previous instalments. I really liked how this made it feel different (as well as the very different setting!) In some respects, it's moving away from some of the more classic paranormal ghost tropes, really letting Amy Clarkin put her own stamp on this genre.
I loved Éabha's storyline around chronic illness and fatigue and learning to manage your new, variable limits. As someone who's has two major flare ups in as many years, it's something I've also had to learn and this book so perfectly captures the frustration and doubt in yourself that suddenly finding that showering is so much effort can bring. But it also explores how it's not the end of the world and you are still you.
I really wanted to shake Archer at times over how he treated Éabha. He doubts her, tries to hold her back. It's all coming from a place of caring - and Amy Clarkin does a great job of letting you understand why he does this, even if he's very wrong in how he tries to care for her. It takes a lot of skill to present both sides in an understanding way while also showing how one is the wrong approach to take.
I also loved the way this played out for their relationship - it's a route I so rarely see in books but it is an important and realistic one I think. It doesn't gloss over what happened or what it means for trust. But it also resolves positively without being unrealistic, which is such a good example for readers.
There has also, after three books, been such growth in the characters. It's most evident in Raven, who is the most emotionally stable one during all the relationship strains that Éabha and Archer's troubles bring for the whole group. It was so nice to see Raven hold onto that growth and use it to help others.
I hope there are more books to come.
March 9, 2026
longing was rising in her in a way that was utterly unfamiliar to her. It was a homesickness for a person, not a place.
3.5*
i always have a great time reading amy clarkin's books and this one was no exception! it took me a bit to get into the storyline but i did enjoy that we got to know more about fionn and how clarkin explored the (complicated) dynamics within the friend group however i did miss cordelia because she is still the absolute best to me please bring her back into the action if there is another book thank you
3.5*
i always have a great time reading amy clarkin's books and this one was no exception! it took me a bit to get into the storyline but i did enjoy that we got to know more about fionn and how clarkin explored the (complicated) dynamics within the friend group however i did miss cordelia because she is still the absolute best to me please bring her back into the action if there is another book thank you
December 31, 2025
While my pattern recognition software did see what others might with twists and info, this series and its characters have my heart. The ghosthunting, while a bit less spooky grew more complex as did the relationships. Lots of great rep and I found I learned so much about the struggles Eabha faced and that Amy faces in real life as well as the FACTS, let people decide for themselves what they can manage and support them to do so.
November 24, 2025
Great characters, interesting to see how they are developing
enjoyed the story, can't wait to see the next book
enjoyed the story, can't wait to see the next book
December 8, 2025
my favourite so far of this series!
December 15, 2025
My favourite of the series so far!!
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