Shadow
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"The Shadow waits... The Shadow watches... The Shadow follows..."
Aggrieved father Jimmy Roberts sets out on a journey from Bakersfield to glamorous Las Vegas to murder the man who took his infant son's life. On the road, he crosses an unexpected path with Abbie Matheson, a rebellious teenage girl from Barstow, who is also heading in the same destination.
Their lives entwine by the sudden appearance of a malevolent supernatural being called the Shadow, an ancient evil which takes the form of a blood-thirsty jackal. The duo is thrust into the world of chaos and violence, as the Shadow follows them to Las Vegas with a disturbing purpose that threatens to destroy their lives and make their future a terrible reality...
With twists and turns, this relentless horror thriller is perfect for fans of Stephen King.
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