Driven by a profound gratitude for the writers who came before her, Samantha Durante aims to evoke the same delight in readers that literature has given her. Her writing is a heartfelt endeavor to reciprocate that gift. She finds fulfillment when her stories captivate readers, compelling them to stay engrossed until the very end. Beyond her literary pursuits, she also engages in consulting work and dedicates her time to her family.
In "Shudder," the second book of the Stitch Trilogy, Alessa faces a grim reality after leaving her sister for her true love. As she navigates a ravaged world plagued by a deadly virus and superhuman creatures, she grapples with haunting memories and unsettling visions that threaten her relationships and sanity.