"Death stood to his full height. 'Choose wisely, Shadow. For some choices, once made, cannot be unmade. Turn back now, and you will have safe passage home. If you keep pursuing her, I can't guarantee that either of you will ever return to the land of the living.'"

Shadow's world changed when he met Lucia Montenegro, activity instructor at Camp Effigy. Lucia and Shadow work and play together every day until tragedy strikes, leaving Lucia fighting for her life as Shadow chases her soul into the land of the dead. He teams up with a ragtag pack of dead dogs as he journeys through the underworld in his desperate hunt for his friend. Death Himself commands Shadow to turn back. Shadow must defy Death to bring Lucia back, no matter the cost. As time runs out and danger looms on the horizon, Shadow must summon all his courage and strength to confront dark forces, ancient guardians, and one very rude sphinx cat to save the life of his owner and discover what it truly means to be a good dog.

In this thrilling story filled with action, humor, and lovable animals, Shadow's mission will test him in ways he never imagined. But with his best friend's life hanging in the balance, Shadow will stop at nothing to prove that being a good dog means never giving up, no matter the odds. With a fresh twist on the timeless theme of bravery and loyalty, "Life of Shadow" promises to be an unforgettable adventure that will leave readers cheering for our furry hero until the last page.