In the hauntingly atmospheric world of The Scent of Shadows, Lyra, a blind oracle with heightened senses, must confront the darkest corners of her abilities. A chilling tale of deception, power, and primal instincts, this is a story where the line between predator and prey blurs in the heart of a secluded valley.

When the enigmatic Kael arrives in Shadowpeak Valley, he weaves his charm through honeyed words, his presence both soothing and unsettling. As the villagers turn to Lyra for guidance, she detects an unsettling shift in his scent—a scent that constantly changes, shifting like the winds of a storm. Beneath his charismatic exterior lies a dark power, and Lyra can feel the discordant energy swirling around him, a malevolent force that threatens everything she holds dear.

Though she is blind, her other senses have sharpened to an extraordinary degree, allowing her to see truths others cannot. The village elders seek her wisdom, but her gift comes at a price. Every vibration, every shift in energy, magnifies her terror, as she feels the pulse of a dangerous predator lurking in the shadows.

As the tension between Kael and the villagers escalates, Lyra finds herself caught in a battle not only for survival but for the very essence of perception and truth. The valley, once a sanctuary, becomes a battleground where the lines between ally and enemy blur, and where the true nature of the darkness is revealed.

With every heartbeat, Lyra’s abilities are tested to their limits. The battle for Shadowpeak Valley has only just begun, and Lyra must confront the terrifying reality of Kael’s true identity—one that could shatter everything she believes in, including the strength of her own senses.

The Scent of Shadows is a supernatural romance that weaves together shifter instincts, forbidden attraction, and a gripping mystery. Will Lyra uncover the truth before the darkness consumes them all? And will she be able to trust the man whose scent shifts like the wind?

Prepare for a spellbinding journey into a world where nothing—and no one—is what it seems.

Raine A. Wilder