hadows of the Seen is a darkly riveting tapestry of lives caught at the intersection of politics, violence, and personal demons—a story wrapped in a subtle, entrancing whodunit.

   Through four interlocking storylines—centered on the ambitious politician Candace, the tormented Peter, the luck-driven but troubled Lucky, and the opportunistic Bobby-Joe—Gager delves into the heart of contemporary American struggles, from gun control and mental health to personal responsibility and redemption.

   Candace’s drive for power collides with her conscience after a tragic school shooting, forcing her to confront her closely guarded past and shifting ideals. Peter battles anxiety and blackouts, lurking on the edge of violence as he grapples with hidden rage. Lucky’s seeming good fortune cracks under addiction, brain lesions, and an ideology that his life is no longer worth living.  Meanwhile, Bobby-Joe seizes every opportunity to amplify his political standing, revealing a chilling disconnect between ambition and morality.