Shades of Darkness is the story of a young woman named Bridget Avers, Anne C. Trebilcock, who returns to her home town of Autumn Hills to discover a threatening Entity, John Maczko attempting to wipe out the entire population.

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

Looking to get rich quick, an unsuccessful lawyer uses dishonest means to try to become a boxing promoter.

A man returns to his hometown and a series of dark secrets are revealed.