"Shadows," the Novel ... Another Monster Intense Mind-Gripping Thriller

The story of a society woman, raped and left for dead by four influential men. Her bumpy journey from foster care to the high rise of New York, from poverty to riches with her son, through scandal and resilience to get to the thruth in her search for his father.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 8, 2006 -- Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe's suspense-filled thriller released today.

"Shadows" is the action-packed thriller and best seller from Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe and tells the story of Crystal, who as a child growing up in racially tensed New York of the 60's is raped and left for dead by a group of young boys. Despite all odds, with an unwanted pregnancy as fallout of the brutal rape, she forges ahead in life to become one of the richest women in the United States of America. Her son, Zulu, goes though a painfully emotional life as a bi-racial child , excels and yearns know his father. Crystal stumbles upon that opportunity. The foursome are successful members of the upper echelon. She confronts them and thereafter, one after the other, the killings start.

Written with the clarity, proficiency and fluidity of Grisham and Ludlum, Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe "Shadows," is a mind-boggling thriller, takes us on a detailed ride, transiting in between the present and the past. You are impacted by the psychological trauma experienced by racism, the societal pressures and pain as experienced by the bisexual judge; the physical and mental abuse of the Oscar-nominated actress whose falsehood of celebrity lifestyle and closest secrets comes to light. The espionage and involvement of the secret service and the search for one of the world's most feared terrorists concludes the plot of this intriguing novel. There is a lot of mystery, scandals, secrecy, lies, deception, and a prominent recurring theme as in her other works is the battle forged by women to be achievers in this modern society.

"My characters are usually strong women: women who regardless of everything, hold themselves proud and have strong character traits" said accomplished film director and writer, Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe. "In my first novel "Tangled," Onyinye, a strong woman goes through female mutilation, widowhood rites and aids, but remained resilient as she adhered to moral values. In "Shadows," Crystal's strength is personified in her sheer determination to be an achiever. My message to women: You can overcome any and all obstacles and emerge a winner. It is a matter of your choice."

Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe is president of Afrimedia Entertainment, and Founder of The American Minorities Arts Academy. She is a seasoned actress, dramatist, television and film producer whose career spans over two decades. She is the author of several short stories, plays and poems and director of the movie, "The God daughter" Throughout her successful career, she has never strayed from what she sees as one of her primary focus: improving the quality of life for women, children and the underprivileged. She currently resides with her husband and children in Atlanta, GA.

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