Sacred Shadows:
A Story of Faith & Hidden Truths

In 1980s Britain, Reverend Andrew Cowley lives a life defined by faith and secrecy. Sacred Shadows reveals the painful yet profound journey of love, identity, and the courage to live authentically.

About the author

Dr. Graham Elliott

Dr. Graham Elliott is a dynamic, visionary, and experienced nonprofit arts and culture executive with a proven track record in strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration with Boards of Directors. He has extensive experience in developing and executing forward-looking visions, cultivating major gifts and grants, and managing government affairs, board relations, and large-scale budgets up to $30 million.

Earlier roles include Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Washington DC, Organist and Master of the Music at Chelmsford Cathedral, UK, and academic positions at the Guildhall School of Music and Anglia University. A published writer and composer, his works and articles have appeared in the UK and USA.

Join the Journey of Resilience & Light

Be the first to receive updates, reflections, and invitations. Stay connected with Graham Elliott’s literary journey of love, faith, and resilience.

About the book

The Story Behind the Shadows

Reverend Andrew Cowley is a man of faith, integrity, and spiritual devotion. But his hidden truth collides with his public role in a conservative church. Sacred Shadows explores secrecy and identity, while Resilient Light carries forward a message of resilience and hope amidst crisis.

It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using ‘Content here,

Testimonials

Dr. Eleanor Hughes Literary Critic & Author of Faith in Fiction

The novel speaks not only to those within the church or LGBTQ community, but to anyone who has wrestled with truth and belonging. It’s timeless and deeply human.

Jonathan Mercer London Review of Books

Andrew Cowley’s journey is portrayed with raw honesty. The writing captures the quiet battles of identity and belief in 1980s Britain with rare emotional depth.

Maya Thompson Poet & Activist

An unforgettable exploration of how courage and compassion can flourish even when society demands silence. Sacred Shadows leaves the reader profoundly moved.

Our Articles

For many LGBTQ individuals within the church, the choice between faith…
Stories like Sacred Shadows allow silenced voices to be heard…
Go behind the inspiration of Reverend Andrew Cowley’s world…