Search the Shadows
Search the Shadows by Barbara Michaels, published by Berkley Books in 1988, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of identity and family secrets. This edition spans 341 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows twenty-two-year-old Haskell Malone, who uncovers unsettling evidence that challenges her understanding of her lineage, revealing that the heroic figure she believed to be her father is not who he seems. This shocking discovery propels her on a quest for the truth, rooted in a past shrouded in mystery and deception.
As Haskell takes a position at Chicago’s renowned Oriental Institute, she embarks on a journey to unravel the tangled web of her origins, driven by a desire to confront the lies that have defined her life. The story intertwines elements of espionage and gothic themes, exploring the darker aspects of human relationships and the lengths one will go to uncover hidden truths. Readers will find a gripping exploration of Haskell’s determination as she navigates the shadows of her family’s past, revealing that the pursuit of truth can lead to unforeseen dangers.
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Who was her father? When twenty-two-year-old Haskell Malone accidentally discovers damning proof that the dead was hero whose name she bears is not her father, she is shattered. The revelation only confirms the dark fear that has haunted her since childhood. In fact, what little she knows about her birth and her mother’s subsequent death, is a fragile web of evasions and lies. Determined to expose the truth at any cost, Haskell takes a job at Chicago’s famed Oriental Institute in the city where her mother once lived and loved. But as she searched the shadows of the past, she finds that the truth can sometimes be deadly.
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