Shadow of fear

the long version

When Challys Winthrop promises her dying mother that she will take care of her little brother, Ty, she knows it means keeping him away from her ruthless stepfather. But in order to do so, she is forced to go against her guileless nature and devise an elaborate and daring plan. Caught in the midst of a series of unforeseen circumstances that threaten to unravel her perilous scheme, Challys finds she must make yet another desperate decision. Little does she know it will come back to threaten her newfound happiness and love.