Shadow of Loyalty: Loyalty: Book Two

Name: Shadow of Loyalty: Loyalty: Book Two
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ISBN: 9781500290269

✍️ Adrianna Scovill

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A college student and an amnesiac boy face terrifying secrets in a condemned building.

The narrative alternates between Stephen’s romantic entanglement with Rebecca and a mysterious boy’s awakening in the Kirkland Building. Scovill uses the setting of a condemned structure to create isolation and dread. The story examines how memory loss and sudden attraction can disrupt ordinary life. It does not rely on traditional monsters but rather on psychological uncertainty. The plot hinges on the characters' inability to understand their own circumstances or each other's motives.

Key Themes

memory loss supernatural attraction condemned buildings

Literary Context

This work sits within the tradition of American urban horror, utilizing the late-night diner and condemned building as classic tropes. Published in 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, it reflects the indie publishing landscape where authors explore isolated, contemporary settings for supernatural terror.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · Thomas Ligotti · Caitlín R. Kiernan

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2014 📖 334 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781500290269

📝 Description: Shadow of Loyalty: Loyalty: Book Two

Adrianna Scovill’s Shadow of Loyalty follows Stephen, a college freshman whose insomnia drives him from his dorm into the night. He encounters Rebecca during a jog, an interaction that sparks an intense and unfamiliar attraction. They spend hours at an all-night diner, sharing conversations that make Stephen feel normal for the first time. Despite this comfort, he knows he must end their connection to protect them both from unknown dangers lurking in the shadows. Simultaneously, the narrative shifts to the Kirkland Building, a condemned structure housing homeless families and drug dealers. A boy awakens there with no memory of his identity or how he arrived. He is not alone; a woman sits nearby, her sanity questionable and her familiar face offering little comfort to his confusion. The tension between their shared ignorance and hidden knowledge drives the plot forward. Scovill writes psychological horror that relies on atmosphere and character disorientation rather than gore. This book suits readers who enjoy slow-burn supernatural mysteries and urban gothic settings. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions. The story remains grounded in the immediate experiences of its characters, focusing on their internal struggles against external threats.

💎 Our verdict on Shadow of Loyalty: Loyalty: Book Two

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Scovill crafts a compelling study of psychological uncertainty, using the Kirkland Building as a crucible for character disorientation. The narrative effectively alternates between Stephen’s romantic entanglement and the amnesiac boy’s awakening, creating a dual sense of isolation and dread. By avoiding traditional monsters, the author forces readers to confront the terror of not understanding one's own circumstances or motives. This approach suits those who enjoy slow-burn supernatural mysteries where atmosphere outweighs action. The focus on internal struggles against external threats provides a unique, grounded horror experience that lingers long after the final page, appealing to connoisseurs of the cerebral and the unsettling.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who prefer atmospheric dread over visceral gore will find this novel rewarding. It appeals to fans of slow-burn psychological horror who enjoy narratives driven by character disorientation and internal struggle. Those interested in urban gothic settings where condemned buildings serve as metaphors for isolation will appreciate the focus on memory loss and sudden, inexplicable attraction. The book offers a grounded experience that prioritizes immediate emotional experiences against external threats, making it ideal for those seeking a cerebral exploration of loyalty and identity without relying on clear resolutions or fast-paced action sequences.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Scovill crafts a compelling study of psychological uncertainty, using the Kirkland Building as a crucible for character disorientation. The narrative effectively alternates between Stephen’s romantic entanglement and the amnesiac boy’s awakening, creating a dual sense of isolation and dread. By avoiding traditional monsters, the author forces readers to confront the terror of not understanding one's own circumstances or motives. This approach suits those who enjoy slow-burn supernatural mysteries where atmosphere outweighs action. The focus on internal struggles against external threats provides a unique, grounded horror experience that lingers long after the final page, appealing to connoisseurs of the cerebral and the unsettling.