**City of Shadows** by Langston Hayes is a gripping urban fantasy novel set in the gritty heart of Chicago's West Side. Mack Sterling, a reformed hustler with a haunted past, navigates a city scarred by violence and corruption, where the line between justice and chaos blurs. Bound by love for his pregnant partner, Crystal, and their unborn son, Marcus, Mack confronts a dangerous underworld tied to a malevolent force feeding on the city's pain. As Crystal rallies their community against systemic injustice, Mack wields newfound supernatural abilities—shadowy powers that come with a steep cost. Vividly capturing Chicago's pulse through its L trains, soul food joints, and faded murals, this tale of redemption, sacrifice, and resilience explores the fight to reclaim a city's soul without giving in to its darkness. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher and N.K. Jemisin, *City of Shadows* delivers a thrilling blend of supernatural stakes and real-world grit.