The Lightworker: Rise of the Shadows
Some secrets refuse
to stay hidden
What if the shadows in your dreams didn't stay there?Twelve-year-old Lucy Miller has been lying to everyone since she was seven. And she would’ve started earlier if she’d known it wasn’t normal to see a beam of light radiating from people’s foreheads.Apparently, she’s the only one who can.She’s also the only one in her family haunted by shadow creatures when she sleeps.Now, just in time for middle school, the shadows are growing stronger than ever. If Lucy’s dad finds out she isn’t sleeping again, she’ll be sent back to the special doctor to “fix” her overactive imagination—and lose her social life for good.Luckily, Lucy’s lying skills pay off, landing her a spot in the popular group at her new school.But when the shadows seep into the daytime and people’s lights start going out one by one, Lucy must uncover the truth behind her strange ability and the rising darkness before it consumes her small town.Because she’s seen a light go out before.And she knows what comes next.
Perfect for readers who love eerie fantasy, brave heroines, and mysteries hidden in plain sight.
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About the Author
Abbie Richey Butler writes middle-grade fiction that blends mystery, imagination, and emotional depth. With a background in psychology and education, she creates stories that explore identity, courage, and self-discovery.
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