Sweet Success for Clifton Brown

Published September 10, 2026

Three cheers for Clifton Brown! His debut SciFi novel, IN THE GHOST’S SHADOW, (Dark Quill Publishing) won a Bronze Medal for the Romance-Fantasy/SciFi category in the 2026 Readers Favorite Book Awards!

ABOUT THE BOOK:  He was built for war. She was never supposed to know or care.
But when shadows close in, love may be their only weapon. And it might not be strong enough to defy fate.
Mason ‘Brick’ Redstone wants to finish his final semester in peace—but when his sharp-witted classmate and frenemy, Latisha ‘Tish’ Owusu, unexpectedly pulls him into her orbit, she unravels secrets that stretch far beyond campus walls. Hunted for his genetically engineered abilities, Brick must rely on the one person who spent years despising him. As danger mounts and trust is tested, their bond could either save them—or destroy them.
This genre-blending tale asks the question: Can two flawed people—one forged as a weapon, the other tempered by love—learn to use an impossible power without becoming the catastrophe they were designed to stop? Purchase a copy through Amazon or Kobo.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Clifton Brown is an award-winning author who draws deeply from life experiences as a nerd growing up in ‘da Hood and overseas operations with the U.S. Navy. His genre-blending stories delve into the dark elements of human existence that explore the boundaries between light and shadow, love, loss, and redemption. He takes you to places where shadows rise, yet love endures, daring you to hope, even when surrounded by darkness. Writing became a powerful way to navigate his troubled past and honor his service while exploring the catharsis of storytelling, self-healing, and discovery. For more about the author, visit his website.