The Shadow Chasers is a fiction/fantasy novel that takes place in a small mountain community. Valeen Martin is a middle aged widow with grown children. She has discovered a magic within herself and embarks on a journey into a remarkable world of mystical creatures and extraordinary beings. In her ventures she uncovers a gateway that is hidden within the forest's trees. And with the help of her new love, Luke, they step through the Gateway into a world that Valeen once lived where she uncovers some of the mysteries of how we are all connected. She will choose to use her gifts to assist a young girl and her mother as an amazing evolution is taking place. Valeen will battle with her doubts and fears while being alerted to the dangers of a villainess lurking in her forest.