The Darkness of Shadows by Chris Little

Natalie was tortured physically and emotionally until age, sixteen when she went to live with her best friends family. Despite the scars and physical ailments left behind from the torture, Natalie is moving on with her life. That is until her father  returned to finish what he started.

He attacks her in a parking lot, leaving her more damaged than before. She moves back in with the Guerrero family to recuperate and long lost secrets slowly surface.  Rituals, connections and history reveal long buried supernatural abilities, that test, Natalie in ways she could never imagine.

This novel is a mix of drama, suspense and mystery. A fast, easy read than will keep you turning the pages. The mythology and plot are intriguing. Expect a different read.

Grade: A