In Becky Lauderdales’s Sun in the Shadows: A Sable Bend Novel, the quiet town of Sable Bend hides dangerous secrets. When teens Emma Bishop, Frannie Sullivan and Neil Greene vanish without a trace, Sheriff Maxine Lucas is drawn into a web of abuse, mystery and betrayal. Racing against time, she uncovers hidden rooms, cryptic journals, and a strange symbol that appears everywhere, from tattoos to rocking chairs, each clue pointing toward something far more sinister. Reluctantly partnering with the FBI, Maxine must confront the shadows festering within the town and the secrets its residents will do anything to protect. Full of suspense, emotional depth and unexpected twists, Lauderdale’s novel explores courage, trust, and the lengths one will go to protect the vulnerable.