Catherine Whitlock has spent years trying to outrun the shadows of her childhood. After fleeing Auburn for Sacramento, she built a quiet life for herself and her eight-year-old son, Tommy--a bright, gentle boy whose innocence allows him to see the living, the dead, and the strange beings that drift between.
Back in Auburn, Catherine's mother, Dorothy, clings to her rigid Catholic faith, praying daily for the suffering souls trapped in Purgatory. She believes evil is everywhere. Catherine believes in nothing at all. Tommy believes in everything.
Their fragile balance shatters when Catherine receives a call from Gregory Prescott-the man she once loved, the man she hoped never to see again. He is sick. He is changing. And something dark has begun to move around him.
As Catherine returns home, old wounds reopen, old fears resurface, and Tommy begins to sense a presence that is neither ghost nor human. Dorothy warns that some souls burn, some wander, and some ... once touched by darkness ... never return.
Catherine has spent her life suppressing her gift. Tommy has never questioned his. But when the darkness notices them, both mother and son must face the truth:
Some souls can be saved. Some cannot. And some are claimed.
Shadowed Earth: The Boy of Light is a supernatural family drama about belief, inheritance, and the thin line between the living and the damned.
Category: Fiction, Metaphysical, Ghost Story
Paper: 253 pages (9x6x0.65 in)
Publisher: Romen Graphics
Publish Date: June 29, 2026
LCCN: 2026909277
ISBN:
978-1938962547 (Hardback-$24.95)
978-1938962554 (Paperback-$15.95)
978-1938962561 (Ebook-$3.99)
ASIN: B0H3GK4VHX (Kindle Ebook-$3.99)
ASIN: B0H739RNYN (Audible Virtual Voice - $9.99)
978-1938962578 (Multi-voice Audiobook-Retail-$9.99)
978-1938962585 (Multi-voice Audiobook-Library-$19.98)
Audio Book Player - First few chapters.
E-Book (EPub-3) - First six chapters.
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June 30, 2026 - The is the first book in The Lightborn Saga is available for purchase on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, and Audio), Apple.com. Other online retailers and Libraries are on their way (I.e. Barne's & Noble, Kobo, Spotify, and more).
April 4, 2026 - The is the first book in The Lightborn Saga. The Release date is planned for May 2026
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Anonymous Editorial Review: "Shadowed Earth: The Boy of Light blends supernatural suspense with an emotionally resonant exploration of family, faith, and inherited burdens. Through Catherine, Dorothy, and Tommy, the story presents three distinct ways of confronting the unseen world, creating a rich philosophical and emotional foundation. Tommy’s ability to perceive the living, the dead, and the in‑between transforms childhood innocence into extraordinary insight, while the unfolding mystery surrounding Gregory Prescott adds mounting psychological and supernatural tension. The result is a character‑driven narrative that balances intimate family drama with larger spiritual conflict."
Kirkus Book Review: "In Mendoza's thriller, a Texas family capable of interacting with lost souls is tormented by something much darker." --Kirkus Book Reviews. Full review at: Kirkus Review
The original book was called Purging Purgatory. After a major rewrite, it was incorporated into the new series: The Lightborn Saga. Hence, the Kirkus Book Review is for the original version of the book.
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