The Shadow Side to be Released Spring 2026

Terri Lynn Thompson — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When childhood tragedy steals a vital part of Wren Marie Summerfield, her dreams of being an artist die. Convinced she’ll never realize her own dream, she helps her best friend, Liv, chase hers instead. When opportunity turns into deception the two are trapped in a world that few survive. In the darkness of her fear, illumination appears, as if God is guiding her through the one language she’s tried so hard to silence. Now, Wren must trust the magic in her own gift to get them out alive and discover that her strength is found in weakness.

James Fielding has made it his mission to dismantle the criminal network that took his sister’s life. When his path crosses Wren’s he is forced to confront the cost of his single-minded pursuit—and the possibility that justice may come in ways he never expected.

A story of courage and survival, The Shadow Side explores how the weakest places in our lives become the very channels of a strength beyond ourselves.

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Halfway Through Draft One!

Terri Lynn Thompson — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Wren, my main (POV) character was named after the bird by her Nonna. Wrens are small and strong. They can make a home in a wide variety of habitats and stick together for safety.

Wren's early childhood was not happy. Since her adoption at age seven, her life has been happy and safe. Wren is fiercely loyal to her friends. She's the cautious one, fear of worst-case possibilities often dictating her actions, until the worst-case actually happens.

Caught in a ring of trafficked young people, she discovers light in her darkest night, and strength she never knew she had.

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The Shadow Side to be Released Spring 2026

Halfway Through Draft One!