The Man in the Shadows begins with the story of Charley Kiernan, the daughter and the primary caregiver of her father, Arthur, an ALS-sufferer. Their situation compels her to decide to find work as an escort. The first time she goes on the job, Phil Wayne, a mysterious man, intercepts her from her client. It is to be the beginning of several rendezvous. Their meetings, in dark rooms, are full of intrigue, mystery, and tenderness. Eventually, they are surprised to find that love has found its way into their hearts in this most unusual of circumstances. The Man in the Shadowsis a deeply moving, tender, and unconventional love story.