Shadows of Light: The Darkness Within is the second Novel by L.M. Hannah. This dark romance takes the reader into the fictionalized world of the Druid religion and into the darker side of Christianity.  Can good triumph over evil only time will tell?​
Dr. Wynn B. Blakely had a tragic past that few people would have survived intact. The most difficult part of his past was being wrongfully accused and placed on trial for the satanic ritual serial killings in Cleveland Ohio.  After that case had was dismissed because the DNA evidence. That evidence proved it was not Wynn but a close male relative. After trial Wynn goes on to obtain his doctorate in Religious Anthropology. After completion of his degree, he is hired by Blackthorn College in central Ohio.​
She had been a student in the first class he had ever taught as a student assistant. He walked into the classroom and their eyes locked. He was too ethical, and she was too shy to follow up on their mutual attraction. Young Zoe goes on to a disastrously abusive marriage that ends in a car accident that left her disfigured and her husband dead. The doctors are amazed she survived and was able to carry her daughter as long as she did. During her recovery she obtain her Doctorate in Religious Anthropology, shortly thereafter  interviews for a professorship at Blackthorn College where she is reunited with her dark teacher.​
Through tragedy and triumph their love blossoms and only to make a horrible discovery on their wedding day. Through the terror they struggle to hold on to their love and their family. Will they triumph or will the world see the birth of the Dark Prince. Only love, faith, and sacrifice will save us all from their dark secret.​
My name is L.M. Hannah I come from a long line of strong women. I believe woman can be strong leaders, mothers, and wives without sacrificing her femininity in whatever roles they choose in life. My characters reflect that belief. I may write a damsel in distress, but you better believe that woman can get herself out of whatever I throw in their direction.​
In  this novel you will meet two very tragic heroes and fall in love with them as they fall in love with each other. I hope you enjoy reading this novel as much as I enjoyed writing it.