The Shadow Thief

Book excerpt: What if the child you once were met the adult you've become. Would they get along? An entertaining and moving novel about first loves, friendship, and dreams, The Shadow Thief tells the story of a boy who grows up with a special gift: He can steal other people's shadows - and the shadows confide secrets in him. These dark reflections come and go, revealing hidden insights into the person they belong to. As the narrator grows older, he learns to use his gift, helping him navigate schoolyard rivalries, his first love, and his encounters and friendships as a medical student. Through the mistakes he makes trying to improve other people's lives, he comes to realize that it's not too late to seek out his own childhood dreams. "A candid, lively book, one of Marc Levy's most intimate novels to date." - Carrefour Savoirs "Marc Levy is an unrivalled storyteller for adults... Once again, the magic works!" - Le Parisien Author Bio: One of France's bestselling authors, Marc Levy's novels have been translated into 49 languages and over 31 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide.