“This debut novel offers a fusion of apocalyptic fiction, SF, and horror that chronicles a family’s struggle to survive after civilization collapses… Shannon delivers the goods by creating characters that are identifiable and emotionally compelling… utterly readable … a highly entertaining, speculative glimpse of the end of the world.”
Kirkus Reviews
When Grace was twenty, she had a front-row seat to the end of the world. What was once the perfect suburban life became a daily fight to stay alive. All that was is now gone forever. Determined, she prepares for what the future brings, armed with her instincts, the desire to protect her loved ones, and her iron will to survive. Just as Grace and her family adjust to this new uncertain environment, a much more terrifying threat emerges from within the darkness, one even more petrifying than the apocalypse itself…
Told from two points in time leading up to one epic showdown, this twisty, page-turning, and terrifying account of a modern post-apocalyptic tale is a ride readers will not forget.
“What Lurks in the Shadows is an action-packed adventure through the end of the world and what comes after.”
Reedsy Discover
“If movies like A Quiet Place are your jam, you’ll have a blast reading What Lurks in the Shadows. S.C. Shannon weaves a gripping survival tale filled with tension and intrigue that will have you biting your nails in anticipation of what’s going to happen next.”
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“S.C. Shannon’s vivid descriptions of the characters and the different settings made what I was reading come alive.”
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“I have never read a book that made it so difficult to take a break, and it’s just crazy how each chapter kept reeling me in further.”
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“Shannon has my respect and praise for having written such a gripping and phenomenal plot.”
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