In the
Shadow
of a sunbeam
A journalist struggling to find her voice. A mother trying to leave the past behind. A father giving up on his future. A boy caught in the middle of it all.
When Kate Hughes is assigned an article about a mother navigating divorce, she doesn’t expect it to be her big break. After all, the only thing Julie Oaks wants is to protect her son and move on to better things. But the same can’t be said for her uncooperative ex-husband.
As Kate gets to know the Oaks family and visits Conway Community Church, she can’t shake the feeling that a piece of the story is missing. Her suspicion grows when interviews begin to unearth more questions than answers.
With her reputation and job on the line, Kate must decide whether the truth is worth fighting for. And learn whether faith is enough to guide her through the darkest shadows.
meet the character
Katherine Hughes
Kate is a young journalist who is still finding her voice and place among her co-workers. She works for a women's magazine, and when she finally gets a headliner, she sees it as an opportunity to prove herself.
Henry Gower
The ex of Julie and father of Sam, he is gruff and standoffish when Kate interviews him.
It seems he has given up on his son, but Kate wonders if there are secrets he is hiding.
Julie Oaks
A single mother who is the focus of the article. She is a licensed counsellor, a friendly and warm person who quickly makes Kate feel at ease.
Owen Oaks
Julie's brother, pastor of the local church. He has strong ties to his family, and is a warm charismatic character.
Sam
The young son of Julie and Henry, he is introverted and shy. He plays soccer and enjoys watching birds.
As Kate begins to gain his trust, she realizes there might be more to the story than she'd thought.