Silent Shadows: A Paranormal Rom Com (Strange Terrain Book 1)

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"X-Files meets Twister" — opposites attract when a sex podcaster finds herself along for the ride with a paranormal investigative group chasing Bigfoot across the Southwest.

Daisy Bennett desperately needs something new. When her sex & culture podcast starts losing steam, the last thing she expects is to spend the summer crammed into an RV with a crew of paranormal investigators. It's supposed to be an entertaining comeback story — follow the believers, record the chaos, generate some buzz.

Miles Adler has spent his life searching for answers most people laugh at. He's used to skeptics. He's not used to Daisy — the sharp-witted podcaster who gets under his skin and, worse, actually listens to him.

As banter turns into late-night campfire conversations and desert highways give way to hidden canyons, the line between professional and personal begins to blur. It's easier to chase mysteries than risk being truly known. But some things are worth the risk.

"Think Scooby Doo but everyone's hot and needs therapy and they're hunting Bigfoot." — Early Reader

"ELITE LEVEL BANTER." — Early Reader

Perfect for readers who love:

• ❤️ Opposites attract
• ❤️ Slow burn & forced proximity (one RV!)
• ❤️ Found family
• ❤️ He falls first
• ❤️ Witty banter & cryptids
• ❤️ Road trips & adventure romance

Preorder details:

• 📅 Release date: September 1, 2026
• 📖 Format: Paperback, 413 pages
• 🏠 Indie author — your purchase directly supports Katie West
• 🏪 Pick up at The Freckled Page in Greenville, IL, or shipped to your door

Book 1 in the Strange Terrain series by indie author Katie West.