This is the seventh book in The Shadow of Daddy Serial Thriller. A serial is a collection of books intended to be read in order. Each book is a sequential instalment of a larger story presented in bite size pieces, like a mini-series on TV.
Confronting the Shadow continues the story in the eight-book serial of the heroine’s determination to protect her son and daughter. Based on a true story, it was cases like this criminal thriller that shaped significant legal changes. Actual court transcripts and exhibits of the legal proceedings were used.
Throughout this serial, the reader follows not only the development of the criminal case but the personal transformation of the family members, their parenting and relationship styles, and the slow unravelling of their secret lives. Digging deeper, the book emphasises the delusional psychological state of Julie’s ex-husband and the impact on others.
Against legal advice, Julie commits one final extraordinary act of love to protect her children from their father’s continuing crimes.
The trial begins. For the first time, the cruel shadow is fully revealed as all the medical reports and abuse photos become public.
Brian’s cohorts do everything possible to sidetrack the trial.