Harper thought his purpose had ended. At sixty-three, Harper is a former soldier and deputy sheriff who believes his most meaningful years are behind him. Then, on an ordinary Thursday night outside a Florida bar, he notices something others miss. One decision saves dozens of lives and nearly costs him his own. During his recovery, Harper learns that his survival was no accident. Hidden forces have been shaping events for centuries, and two people are moving toward a destiny they do not yet understand. They will need a protector. Reluctant, skeptical, and carrying the scars of a lifetime, Harper must decide whether his story is ending—or just beginning. Harper: Before the Shadow is a prequel novella to Shadow of Eternity and an emotionally grounded story of duty, sacrifice, redemption, and purpose. He thought his purpose had ended. The Shadow had other plans.