Shadows Fall

by J.C. Brennan

It starts with the discovery of a body - a beautiful young woman. After a particularly nasty unsolved murder in New York left him shaken and suffering from amnesia, Detective Levi Sterling moved to the small town of Alger in an attempt to rewrite his life. Today, a decade later, he's tasked with solving a string of hauntingly familiar murders. According to the town's only medical examiner, it appears to be the work of an animal, though Sterling's mysterious new neighbor claims otherwise. It's a case that makes Sterling question everything--including his sanity. But when the medical examiner vanishes, he's left to wonder, is she a hapless victim, or a criminal mastermind?

330 pages, Hardcover

Published September 28, 2018

About the author

J.C. Brennan is a happy wife, a proud mother of three, a grandmother, an academic scholar, and a multi-award-winning dark fantasy and horror writer.

Though her education helped her step beyond her small-town roots, Brennan’s heart remains deeply connected to her hometown. Her chilling tales have earned multiple awards from New Apple, Readers' Favorite, Literary Titan, Independent Authors Network, and Pinnacle Book Achievement, proving her dedication to the craft. Beyond writing, she’s also an expert seamstress and a skilled painter.

Now, Brennan is hard at work on her next dark fantasy adventure, weaving more stories that are sure to entertain readers. With each tale, she pushes the limits of imagination, leaving her mark on the world of dark fiction.

Reviews

[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

J.C. Brennan’s Shadows Fall is a gripping mystery thriller that blends crime, psychological tension, and an eerie supernatural undertone. The story follows Detective Levi Sterling, a man haunted by a brutal unsolved murder in New York that left him with amnesia. Seeking a fresh start, he moves to the quiet town of Alger, but peace remains elusive. When a series of gruesome murders begins, eerily reminiscent of the crime that shattered his past, Sterling finds himself caught in a web of uncertainty, danger, and paranoia.

The novel expertly builds suspense as Sterling struggles to piece together the truth. The town’s medical examiner insists the deaths are caused by an animal, but his enigmatic new neighbor offers a different, more chilling perspective. As the investigation deepens, Sterling is forced to confront his own fractured memories and question his own perception of reality. When the medical examiner vanishes without a trace, the mystery takes a shocking turn—was she a victim, or could she be the mastermind behind it all?

Brennan crafts a tense and atmospheric narrative, keeping readers on edge with each twist and revelation. The small-town setting adds an unsettling contrast to the horrors unfolding within it, and Sterling’s internal struggles make him a compelling, complex protagonist. Shadows Fall is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers with psychological depth and a touch of the unknown.