A Shadow at Winter's Fall

How long would you wait for the one you love?
Marla's heart whispers, but will she listen before it's too late?

Immerse yourself in the thrilling and fast-moving novel, "A Shadow at Winter's Fall," where author Peter Spano masterfully unravels Marla and Tommaso's intricate, lifelong bond. Inspired by real-life events, this captivating story offers a fictional exploration of the dynamics between two life-long friends. The page-turning plot takes you on an emotional journey as both protagonists confront their individual battles, including unresolved childhood wounds, faith-related crises, romantic heartbreaks, betrayals, indulgent escapades, self-discovery, and adapting to an ever-evolving society – all while grappling with the unfulfilled possibilities of their past connection.

In this fast-paced , dialogue-driven novel, “A Shadow at Winter’s Fall,” Peter Spano walks the reader through the complicated, life-long friendship between a man and a woman. Although the novel includes actual events in the lives of the two main characters, it is a fictitious portrayal of the relationship of two real-life friends. The “love story” narrative that drives the plot of the book addresses issues the two main characters must face as they navigate their individual struggles with unresolved childhood issues, crises of faith, romantic loss, betrayal, forays into hedonistic pursuits, self-determination and their role in a rapidly changing society, all while attempting to reconcile a past that never materialized between them.

Exploring the complexity of the human experience, the novel is a deep dive into the perils of desire, how we cope with mortality, the role of God, and its impact on life. Touching on all the important skeleton bolts that hold the human condition together, with razor-sharp insight, it tackles issues such as societal obligation, faithlessness, lust, rejection, and disappointment. Intense romantic love, platonic love, self-realization, and raw hedonism are all addressed in a perceived “love story” that may not truly exist.