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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?
352 pages, ebook
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
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.
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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