"Secrets and lies collide in this sinisterly effective thriller... The narrative is founded upon a conceit that built the brands of artists like Dashiell Hammett and Alfred Hitchcock, that could easily go awry in less adept hands. Happily, that's an outcome that Adams' novel deftly avoids by virtue of its no-nonsense pacing and tight plotting-a particularly impressive feat... Getting the details right, as the author has done, goes a long way toward ensuring an enthralling read. This hair-raising roller-coaster thrill ride may leave readers questioning their own personal narratives." -Kirkus Reviews

"Mystery fans will relish the murmurs of an ancient society-The Brotherhood-driving the story, interjecting religious zealotry, conspiracy, and political intrigue into Sofia's dangerous journey... Resolution does eventually come for both Sofia and Ella, and the authors gift readers a late-in-the-game curveball that satisfies... [A] twisty, secret society mystery exploring powerful familial bonds." -BookLife Reviews

"A.C. Adams has created an intriguing world filled with twists, turns, and unexpected discoveries. Once you pick up this fast-paced read, you won't want to put it down." -Marci Bolden, best-selling author of the A Life Without Water series

"Based, incredibly, on the author's lifelong quest to unriddle the mystery of her father's double life, Chasing Shadows is a twisty hybrid of girl-power thriller, coming-of-age story, and Gothic melodrama. Jump-cutting from Mussolini's Italy to the bloodiest years of Ireland's Troubles to cloak-and-dagger exploits in Vatican City, A.C. Adams weaves secret societies, diabolical clerics, an atheist soprano with a weakness for absinthe, and an intrepid heroine, into a tangled web of conspiratorial intrigue." -Mark Dery, cultural critic and essayist

"Christina and Anthony Leigh Adams are a gifted and skilled writing team who have crafted a seamless, fast-paced thriller. Inspired by true events surrounding Christina's father, the two traveled extensively, digging into an ever-deepening mystery. Their research in Dublin and Rome adds a rich texture and authenticity to Sofia's courageous journey to uncover the enigma of her missing father. The unexpected twists and turns keep you turning the pages, chasing surprises right up to the end." -Kathi Diamant, author Kafka's Last Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant

"Chasing Shadows is a compelling, page-turning story of parental abandonment, disturbing family secrets, and resilience."-Gina Simmons Schneider, Ph.D., author of Frazzlebrain