Sometimes instincts to survive impossible conditions cannot be explained, sparking reactions that rely on denial and amnesia in order to foster new life. "Hide in the dark, run to the light." A Glimmer in the Hollows follows the long-term effects of a child's disappearance, blending a 20-year-old mystery with insights on the lasting impact of events that left six-year-old Olivia's young babysitter, Jessica, with too many unresolved questions. Fast forward to the present, when two feral children who land on Jessica's doorstep spark connections between past and present. This forces her to confront the fragments of memory she harbors of these events, as well as her deepest ongoing nightmares. Joining her in this search for answers is attractive author Elliot Reed, who has come to town for inspiration for his latest novel. He hopes to find it by probing the conspiracies and theory that have overwhelmed Jessica's small town, but as each character pursues the truth for different reasons, a more insidious set of discoveries drives their realizations, growth, and motivations. Lorna Selley's story provides hallmark moments where each character's self-realization contributes to a greater series of events that challenge an entire town's life force and history. As Jessica confronts her own nature and feelings about her past, she comes to realize the ways in which she's used these experiences to hide from herself as well as others: "I’m useless. I buried everything that’s useful. Everything that might lead to the truth." From Jessica's growing conviction that there's something in the forest that took Olivia to the secrets she hides about her former young charge's perceptions (which only babysitter Jessica was privy to), the intrigue, investigations, and search for truth that play out in the story are woven on a platform of solid drama and action. These delve as deeply into murky psychological rationales and waters as they do into the hidden secrets of a small town. As Jessica confronts truths she can neither explain nor deny, the fast-paced action and tension serve as exquisite contrasts to the psychological challenges that force her to grow and acknowledge seemingly impossible circumstances. Libraries and readers seeking a tense, vivid mystery steeped in surprises and seemingly impossible scenarios will welcome the ability of A Glimmer in the Hollows to spin a story that blossoms into new awakenings and awareness and, most of all, vivid scenarios of what happens when everything falls apart. ~ Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

“Small-town secrets collide with supernatural mysteries in this dark and chilling tale that captivated me until the very last page.” ––Melissa Payne, bestselling author of The Secrets of Lost Stones and A Light in the Forest ~ Author Melissa Payne

A visceral romp through intrigue and mystery. Selley is an exciting new voice in paranormal suspense that everyone should read. ~ Rayvn Salvador, author

I wasn’t prepared for what waits in the woods. A Glimmer in the Hollows kept me turning the pages, ignoring my to-do list, and staying up past my bedtime. Lorna Selley delivers a highly atmospheric, eerie novel brimming with mystery and longing. It’s one of my favorite reads of the year, and you don’t want to miss it. ~ Debra Castaneda, author

A Glimmer in the Hollows is the spine-chilling story of a creepy little town. Lorna Selley took me on a roller coaster ride of intrigue, mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. The descriptions of the surroundings were vivid and easy to visualize. With all the twists and turns, it was impossible to know what would happen next. I was guessing until the very end. It was a page-turner, and I could not put it down. The characters were unique and authentic. Elliot's and Jessica’s characters were strong and relatable. At times, they were not sure if things were real or if they were dreaming. I was drawn into their quest to find answers, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The story was brilliantly written, and everything felt realistic. This story was much more than I expected. ~ Reader's Favorite

This is a magical tale that will go beyond the reader's wildest imagination. Missing children, a babysitter who will never stop looking, and an out-of-town fiction writer all take their places as this mystical story unfolds. With its suspenseful, intricate plot and deep characters, A Glimmer in the Hollows is certainly movie worthy. ~ Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review

A Glimmer in the Hollows is a masterful debut by Lorna Selley, who skillfully combines elements of psychological suspense, intricate character development, and a hauntingly atmospheric setting of a town cloaked in secrets. Selley’s vivid prose contributes to a gripping narrative packed with riveting plot twists that will keep you guessing and reading. This thrilling read will stay with you long after the last page. Grab your flashlight and prepare to journey into the shadows of Driftwood. I dare you to put this book down. ~ London Clarke, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Until Death and The Neighbor