A bone-chilling dystopian horror now in development as a major motion picture. Humanity has been devoured to the edge of extinction by Shivers— nightmarish creatures with an insatiable hunger, bound to torment their hosts until they finally feed. The last morsels of humankind cling to life in a decaying gothic-esque city, surviving only by the ritual of exile—a desperate measure now failing. Anthem, the Exilist, is charged with capturing these eldritch horrors and banishing them beyond the city’s great walls. But Anthem harbors his own Shiver, and its hunger grows more uncontrollable by the day. As new threats reach a breaking point for the city, Anthem must venture beyond the walls in a desperate search for a remedy. Faced with unimaginable horrors, Anthem’s journey is a thrilling, pensive, relentless struggle to conquer the monsters in our shadows. What he finds is so much more. Discover your next favorite dystopian horror today. Readers LOVE this chilling dystopian thriller: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We all have personal “monsters in our shadows” – Cembal masterfully translates that horrific reality into a stunning novel. Wow. Just wow .” – John Kelly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Fast-paced with gut-wrenching , edge of your seat, gotta know what’s next feeling.” – GoodReads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is the first time a book has given me actual nightmares! Wonderful story, creative plot- like nothing I’ve read before . One of the best books I have read this year” – Netgalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This novel was such a fun, fast-paced, horrifically wonderful , action packed book!” – GoodReads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I am blown away by this debut novel by Edward Cembal. It was such an amazing, fast paced speculative fiction novel.” – GoodReads " Just when you think dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction has run its course and all the new stuff out there is a combination of recycled ideas or the bones of classics of yesteryear being picked clean, something new pops up... exceptionally clever ... a very original take on the dying embers of humanity. The outstanding ending , which beautifully blended action, the primal power of the Shivers and a sliver of hope for humanity ". -Tony Jones, Horror DNA " One of the most riveting books I've ever read. The book begins in the best , most gut-wrenching way, and it only continues this high threshold... I absolutely loved this book ." - Independent Book Review " This is dystopian fiction at its finest ." - Readers Favorite " Cembal's thoughtful horror novel is a taut , well-paced read with a remarkably bleak atmosphere. The story compellingly shows how humanity's choices change when dealing with new , dark realities . " - Kirkus " I went into this book thinking it would be like any other horror novel ... but I had no idea I would find myself crying at the end and forgiving myself for the years of depression and the shame I felt along with it. This is not your typical horror story . " - GoodReads " I recommend The Monsters in our Shadows to anyone who loves dystopian novels , nightmarish creatures , and anyone who isn't afraid to face the truth of the demons that hide not only inside our minds but also in our shadows. " - Readers Favorite " Skillfully written , it kept me on my toes; there's not a moment when you'll feel relaxed, as the action is nonstop . I can't recommend this novel enough ." - Netgalley Review " We all have personal "monsters in our shadows" - Cembal masterfully translates that horrific reality into a stunning novel. " -Netgalley Review " Full of bated breath and just the right amount of dread , this is a great horror pick for anyone hankering for something to follow Jonathan Maberry , Josh Malerman or Stephen Graham Jones . " -NetGalley Librarian " Wonderful story , creative plot - like nothing I've read before. Hell of a ride. " GoodReads " This is the first time a book has given me actual nightmares ! " -Netgalley Review " ...a fun, fast-paced , horrifically wonderful , action-packed book! " - Netgalley Review " Wow . Just wow . " - Netgalley Review " One of the best books I have read this year . " - Netgalley Review