Author Description

Katerina Chen sees shadows that others don’t—and hears whispers that no one else can. Diagnosed with schizophrenia after a series of startling and unexplainable experiences, Katerina recounts her life through haunting stories and fractured memories. Her world is a maze, where the boundary between reality and delusion feels thin as glass, and every step forward pulls her deeper into uncertainty. Each chapter reveals fragments of her journey, an unflinching dive into the depths of her mind, where fears, fleeting truths, and distorted perceptions collide. Inspired by real encounters with individuals who live with schizophrenia, Shadow Trappers is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of mental illness. Katerina’s story is both unsettling and profoundly moving, capturing the human experience of trying to hold onto oneself in a world where the mind becomes its own battleground. This is not just a tale of struggle; it’s a testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward. Through Katerina’s voice, Shadow Trappers offers readers a rare and empathetic window into a reality that many will never experience but all can learn to understand.