Trilogy Synopsis: An emotionally flawed detective versus an ancient evil in humanity’s last stand against the Shadows of the Past.
Across three pulse-pounding novels detective Sam Hardin and his son Frankie battle forces beyond imagination. From mob intrigue and alien artifacts in Washington D.C., to a parasite-driven apocalypse in small-town Maryland, and a desperate fight for survival in the Pacific Northwest. Together they confront cosmic horror, family trauma, and the darkness within.
Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Michael Crichton, Shadows of the Past blends supernatural suspense, relentless action, and emotional depth in a saga where the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. When an ancient evil is awakened only guilt, redemption, and courage stand between us and the shadows of the past.
Adversary
When ancient evil awakens, only guilt and redemption stand between humanity and the shadows.
Haunted by loss and driven by guilt, Washington D.C. detective Sam Hardin is pulled into a deadly web of mob intrigue and supernatural terror. When a stolen artifact unleashes an alien power, Sam faces a possessed adversary whose rampage threatens to tear apart the fabric of reality. As ancient forces rise, Sam must confront his own demons in a battle for redemption, survival, and the fate of his family.
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Parasite
An ancient parasite. A small town in crisis. Survival means facing the horror within.
A bullied teen’s tragic stand sparks a wave of horror in Garret County, Maryland. As a bizarre parasite transforms victims into monstrous hybrids, Deputy Sam Hardin and his son Frankie race to contain an ancient evil spreading across the country. With missing children, birth defects, and a predatory creature stalking the woods, survival means confronting the darkest secrets lurking beneath everyday life.
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Assimilation
When the line between human and monster blurs, survival demands courage, sacrifice, and trust.
In the Pacific Northwest, an alien infection seals a town in terror. Ex-cop Sam Hardin and his gifted son Frankie join a desperate band of survivors to battle shape-shifting monsters and the darkness within themselves. As the military closes in and the truth emerges, alliances are tested and sacrifices made in a last stand against extinction. The fight for humanity’s future has only just begun.
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Richard Schiver 