Author and psychologist Dr. Kathryn Den Houter continues to draw readers into the depths of the human experience with her psychological suspense novel, Prison Shadows. The book’s powerful themes remain as timely and compelling as ever - exploring drug trafficking, the failures of the prison system, and the unbreakable pull of family bonds.

Set in the 1980s, Prison Shadows follows Clifford Ratz, a small-town man whose involvement in drug trafficking leads to imprisonment among hardened criminals. Behind bars, he faces corruption, betrayal, and a devastating moral choice: save himself or risk everything to protect the very person who betrayed him.

Den Houter, a professional psychologist, uses her deep understanding of human behavior to bring authenticity to Clifford’s struggles and the cruel realities of incarceration. The novel has been praised for both its psychological depth and gripping suspense:

"Dr. Kathryn Den Houter’s experience as a professional psychologist takes readers places we hope to never go—except in books. Well researched and written, this story is an emotional roller coaster." — L.H. Davis

"I recommend this book to anyone interested in crime psychodramas… They will learn a lot of factual and accurate information about the criminal justice system in the US." — John Tepper Marlin, PhD

"Suspenseful, well written, and superbly researched, Prison Shadows is a must read for anyone who appreciates crime novels." — Katharine Crawford Robey

Den Houter was inspired to write Prison Shadows after witnessing the struggles of those leaving prison and the heavy toll incarceration takes on their families. “I have seen many people struggle with going to prison and then trying to recover and fit back into society,” she explains. “The people affected are often the families, who are negatively impacted by their loved one’s prison time. That compassion fueled this book.”

Kathryn Den Houter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1947 and has lived a life dedicated to education, psychology, and storytelling. Her debut novel, Abigail's Exchange, won the Eric Hoffer Award and was a semi-finalist in the Royal Palm Literary Award. Holding a doctorate in psychology from Michigan State University, she also spent years teaching and running a private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She was married to her husband Jim until his passing from cancer in June 2024. Today, she lives in Caledonia, MI with her dog Rizz and enjoys her children and nine grandchildren. Through her work, Den Houter remains committed to her belief that “good stories heal.”

Prison Shadows is available for purchase on Amazon. For more information, please visit www.kathryndenhouter.com.

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