First published 2008
Sarah Chen works as a freelance photographer in Montreal, capturing images for local newspapers and magazines. She notices something strange happening with her photographs. People and objects that weren't visible when she took the shots appear clearly in the developed images. At first she thinks it's a technical problem with her equipment or processing chemicals. But the invisible subjects in her pictures seem to be trying to communicate something urgent. Sarah begins investigating the stories behind these mysterious figures. She learns about forgotten histories and buried secrets that connect to her own family's past. As she digs deeper into what her camera reveals, Sarah must decide whether to expose truths that powerful people want to keep hidden. Her search for answers puts her relationships and safety at risk. The invisible world her lens captures becomes more real and important than the visible one around her.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Montreal
Period: 21st-century
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