In the Shadows

From the remarkable imagination of acclaimed artist Jim Di Bartolo and the exquisite pen of bestselling author Kiersten White comes a spellbinding story of love, mystery, and dark conspiracy.

From the remarkable imagination of acclaimed artist Jim Di Bartolo and the exquisite pen of bestselling author Kiersten White comes a spellbinding story of love, mystery, and dark conspiracy, told in an alternating narrative of words and pictures.Cora and Minnie are sisters living in a small, stifling town where strange and mysterious things occur. Their mother runs the local boarding house. Their father is gone. The woman up the hill may or may not be a witch.Thomas and Charles are brothers who've been exiled to the boarding house so Thomas can tame his ways and Charles can fight an illness that is killing him with increasing speed. Their family history is one of sorrow and guilt. They think they can escape from it . . . but they can't.Arthur is also new to the boarding house. His fate is tied to that of Cora, Minnie, Thomas, and Charles. He knows what darkness circles them, but can't say why, and doesn't even know if they can be saved.

Kiersten White gives the world's most awkward hugs. She also writes books and is the NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults. Kiersten has one tall husband and two small children and lives near the ocean, where she prefers to spend her time in the sun and not the shadows. Visit her online at www.kierstenwhite.com.

Jim di Bartolo is the acclaimed illustrator of multiple books for teens, including a National Book Award finalist. Jim's favorite days are spent working alongside his wife (the author and artist Laini Taylor) and their dog, Leroy. You can find Jim online at www.jimdibartolo.com.