A supernatural urban fantasy born in the shadows of St. Louis… where loyalty is currency and power comes with a price. Chris Kaylen never asked for destiny. He was just trying to survive Derrtyville — a city where the heat hustles harder than the people and the shadows never stay still. But the night he steals a strange black case from a pawn shop, everything changes. Inside is a living cloak — ancient, whispering, and hungry. And it chooses him. Now the shadows bend when he breathes. Creatures made of nightmares hunt him in the streets. Breaches tear open in the sky. And the city he grew up in becomes ground zero for a war older than humanity. As Chris struggles to control the ShadeLock, he uncovers memories that aren’t his, powers he never wanted, and a truth he can’t escape: He isn’t the first to wear the cloak. But he might be the last. With loyal friends, rival relic-bearers, and an ex-best-friend turned enemy, Chris is pulled into a race against a rising cult, a fractured god, and the return of a man whose shadow still scars the world. To save Derrtyville, Chris must confront the darkness inside him — or become the very threat he’s trying to stop. Perfect for fans of: Constantine - The Last of Us - American Gods - Miles Morales & Static Shock - Urban fantasy with real culture, real stakes, and real heart Nightshade is: A fast-paced supernatural saga Rooted in Black culture, loyalty, and legacy Packed with comic-book energy, cosmic horror, and street-level grit The first entry in a powerful new universe What readers are saying: “Gritty, cinematic, and beautiful.” “A supernatural epic with soul.” “Every chapter hits like a punch.” Step into a world where the shadows remember… and they’ve been waiting for him. Unlock the first chapter of the Nightshade Saga today.