Chasing Shadows Series Series by Jake Grenier

A small ocean town. A bloody crime scene, with foul play suspected. But not everything is as it seems, and the killer is not finished with their treacherous game just yet. In the picturesque ocean town of Cape May, New Jersey, recent high school graduate Finn Lawson has big dreams of becoming a marine biologist. He has a deep love for both the ocean and his best friend, Theo Moore. As he comes close to graduation, Finn's world seems full of promise and possibility... moreA small ocean town. A bloody crime scene, with foul play suspected. But not everything is as it seems, and the killer is not finished with their treacherous game just yet. In the picturesque ocean town of Cape May, New Jersey, recent high school graduate Finn Lawson has big dreams of becoming a marine biologist. He has a deep love for both the ocean and his best friend, Theo Moore. As he comes close to graduation, Finn's world seems full of promise and possibility. Theo, Cape May's revered lifeguard, is an enigmatic presence, ostracized by the townsfolk due to rumors and whispered secrets. Despite the obstacles, Finn remains steadfastly loyal. As their connection intensifies, Finn finds himself captivated by the mysterious depths of their relationship. Yet, in one fateful night of revelry, everything changes. Theo vanishes without a trace, leaving Finn bereft and grappling with unanswered questions. Desperation sets in as Finn confronts the harsh reality of his friend's disappearance and the shocking discovery that someone in the town has been murdered, with Theo as the possible victim of the murder. Haunted by grief and propelled by a relentless pursuit of truth, Finn embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the chilling secrets lurking within Cape May's shadows. With each step closer to the elusive killer, Finn becomes a target himself, trapped in a treacherous game of cat and mouse. As memories of Theo intertwine with the present, Finn must navigate a treacherous landscape of memories and deception. Will he find solace in unraveling the truth behind Theo's murder, or will he succumb to the ever-present threat lurking in the depths of Cape May? less

A small ocean town. A bloody crime scene, with foul play suspected. But not everything is as it seems, and the killer is not finished with their treacherous game just yet. In the picturesque ocean town of Cape May, New Jersey, recent high school graduate Finn Lawson has big dreams of becoming a marine biologist. He has a deep love for both the ocean and his best friend, Theo Moore. As he comes close to graduation, Finn's world seems full of promise and possibility... moreA small ocean town. A bloody crime scene, with foul play suspected. But not everything is as it seems, and the killer is not finished with their treacherous game just yet. In the picturesque ocean town of Cape May, New Jersey, recent high school graduate Finn Lawson has big dreams of becoming a marine biologist. He has a deep love for both the ocean and his best friend, Theo Moore. As he comes close to graduation, Finn's world seems full of promise and possibility. Theo, Cape May's revered lifeguard, is an enigmatic presence, ostracized by the townsfolk due to rumors and whispered secrets. Despite the obstacles, Finn remains steadfastly loyal. As their connection intensifies, Finn finds himself captivated by the mysterious depths of their relationship. Yet, in one fateful night of revelry, everything changes. Theo vanishes without a trace, leaving Finn bereft and grappling with unanswered questions. Desperation sets in as Finn confronts the harsh reality of his friend's disappearance and the shocking discovery that someone in the town has been murdered, with Theo as the possible victim of the murder. Haunted by grief and propelled by a relentless pursuit of truth, Finn embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the chilling secrets lurking within Cape May's shadows. With each step closer to the elusive killer, Finn becomes a target himself, trapped in a treacherous game of cat and mouse. As memories of Theo intertwine with the present, Finn must navigate a treacherous landscape of memories and deception. Will he find solace in unraveling the truth behind Theo's murder, or will he succumb to the ever-present threat lurking in the depths of Cape May? less

A year after the events of “Dead In The Water”, Finn Lawson and Theo Moore are living separate lives in the bustling city of New York, nursing the wounds of their broken love. However, their worlds collide once more when they become targets of another cunning and relentless killer, who seems to be targeting them from all sides. It becomes apparent that the murderer's motives are deeply intertwined with their shared history and the secrets they both hold... moreA year after the events of “Dead In The Water”, Finn Lawson and Theo Moore are living separate lives in the bustling city of New York, nursing the wounds of their broken love. However, their worlds collide once more when they become targets of another cunning and relentless killer, who seems to be targeting them from all sides. It becomes apparent that the murderer's motives are deeply intertwined with their shared history and the secrets they both hold. Realizing that their lives are once again in danger, Theo and Finn reluctantly team up to find the truth behind the killer's vendetta. United by the common threat that seems to be at every turn, they are thrust into a twisted game of cat and mouse, navigating the dark underbelly of New York City, where their torturer could be hiding in plain sight or hidden in dark alleyways. With the help of their shared friend Jada and other New York City friends, Finn and Theo delve deeper into the mystery of their torturer and the adrenaline-fueled chase forces them to confront their lingering emotions and unresolved issues. Trust is gradually rebuilt, and the walls between them crumble as they rely on each other's strengths and knowledge to stay one step ahead of the killer. With their lives hanging in the balance, they must grapple with their past mistakes and confront the question of whether they can rebuild their love amidst the chaos surrounding them, and if they can make it out alive. less

In the aftermath of “Dead In The Water” and “End Of The Line”, Finn Lawson and Theo Moore are desperate to leave the trauma of the past two years behind. However, when someone from their past turns their suffering into a sensational podcast, they find themselves thrust into the harsh spotlight of a nation hungry for scandal... moreIn the aftermath of “Dead In The Water” and “End Of The Line”, Finn Lawson and Theo Moore are desperate to leave the trauma of the past two years behind. However, when someone from their past turns their suffering into a sensational podcast, they find themselves thrust into the harsh spotlight of a nation hungry for scandal. Finn, Theo, and Jada are trying to move on with their lives in the Big Apple until an old friend from their past decides to use their past for entertainment, getting the attention of the entire nation on them and the town of Cape May. The media is vicious. Conspiracy theories are running wild. Fact and fiction become intertwined. Podcast listeners cast Finn, Theo, and Jada as the villains in their own story. Branded the "Cape May Trio," they must navigate the turbulent waters of public scorn while a mystery figure emerges, hellbent on revenge and threatens to expose their darkest secrets to the authorities. With the nation watching their every move, the trio are in a race against time to uncover the identity of their blackmailer and protect the sense of normalcy they've fought so hard to get back, while trying to clear their names. Finn, haunted by his traumatic past, struggles to cope with old graves getting dug up that he’d rather forget, while Theo, familiar with the weight of a tarnished reputation, is determined to shield their relationship from the storm. As the trio dig into their past to find out who is targeting them, they unearth shocking truths from their own history, realizing that some secrets were never what they seemed. Join Finn, Theo, and Jada in the thrilling conclusion to The Chasing Shadows Series, where love is tested, truths are revealed, and the trio must confront the shadows of their past to secure a future together. This book is the third in a series but reads as a standalone. Each book in the series reads as a standalone where everything is resolved, but each book builds off of the other and they must be read in order. less

Some illusions are too dangerous to escape. Some tricks never end. Theo thought proposing to Finn would be the start of forever. Instead, it became the moment everything unraveled. Finn’s rejection was devastating—but when he vanishes without a trace soon after, Theo is left with only questions. Desperate for answers, he turns to Jada, his former best friend and Finn’s old confidante... moreSome illusions are too dangerous to escape. Some tricks never end. Theo thought proposing to Finn would be the start of forever. Instead, it became the moment everything unraveled. Finn’s rejection was devastating—but when he vanishes without a trace soon after, Theo is left with only questions. Desperate for answers, he turns to Jada, his former best friend and Finn’s old confidante. Once inseparable, Theo and Jada haven’t spoken in months, and their shared past is full of wounds neither of them are ready to reopen. But Jada, a detective recently forced out of her job, has her own reasons for needing to find Finn. At first, Theo and Jada believe Finn’s disappearance is tied to his rejection of the proposal. But as they follow the clues, a darker truth begins to Finn didn’t just leave—he was running. And now, someone is watching Theo and Jada’s every move, following them too closely, staying just out of reach. When a lead places Finn on the West Coast, Theo takes off to find him, while Jada stays behind to uncover the truth. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous their past becomes. Because the three of them have been hunted before—and if they’re not careful, history is about to repeat itself. Set five years after the previous trilogy, this novel marks the explosive beginning of a brand-new arc—one of secrets, survival, and a past that refuses to stay buried. This book is the first of a new trilogy and does not read a standalone. less

They found him. And then they lost him. After a country-wide search, Theo and Jada finally track down Finn—only to have him vanish into the shadows once more. A new enemy has emerged, but this time, their tormentor isn’t trying to tear them apart. They want the trio together. And that’s what makes it so dangerous. Forced to separate, Theo sets out to find Finn before it’s too late, while Jada dives into the heart of a conspiracy to uncover who’s pulling the strings behind this deadly game... moreThey found him. And then they lost him. After a country-wide search, Theo and Jada finally track down Finn—only to have him vanish into the shadows once more. A new enemy has emerged, but this time, their tormentor isn’t trying to tear them apart. They want the trio together. And that’s what makes it so dangerous. Forced to separate, Theo sets out to find Finn before it’s too late, while Jada dives into the heart of a conspiracy to uncover who’s pulling the strings behind this deadly game. With time running out, they turn to the last person they ever expected to a former enemy who may be their only shot at survival. With help from a former enemy turned uneasy ally, the clock ticks down toward a sinister endgame—one that demands all three of them. Together, they’re the target. Apart, they might stand a chance. This book is the second instalment in a new trilogy, starting with "Now You See Me, Now You Don't", and does not read as a standalone. less