Shadow of Deception: A Mother's Love

Shadow of Deception: Origins of Darkness Book 3 (Prequel)

The dark origins of betrayal and manipulation are revealed in *Origins of Darkness*, a prequel that dives into the twisted backstory of Karen Wilson, Mike Stevens, and Eric Johnson. The book explores how childhood traumas, family secrets, and a relentless thirst for control shaped these characters into the people who would ultimately shatter Sarah's world. Readers are taken back to a time before Lily's abduction, where Karen's desperate need to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers collides with Mike's ruthless ambition. Uncovering how Mike and Eric's paths first crossed reveals the long-brewing animosities and calculated moves that led to the events in the first two books. This prequel provides insight into the origin of Karen's obsession and Mike's descent into darkness, while also shedding light on Sarah's unknowing entanglement in a plot set in motion long before she even met Karen. As past sins come to light, readers will see how betrayal and vengeance became the driving forces behind the nightmare that unfolds across the series.