Things We Hide from the Light

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Things We Hide from the Light

Lucy Score · Book · 2023

What hooked you in Things We Hide from the Light was the way broken men find redemption through vulnerable, life-changing connections in small-town settings.

Films on the same thread

Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him

Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026

Like the internal struggle Nash faces in Things We Hide from the Light, this story centers on a man finding healing through a transformative and complicated second-chance romance.

Safe Haven

Safe Haven

Lasse Hallström · Film · 2013

If you were drawn to the small-town secrets and the protective bond in Things We Hide from the Light, this mystery offers that same blend of suspense and intimacy.

My Fault

My Fault

Domingo González · Film · 2023

This story mirrors the intense, chemistry-driven dynamics found in Things We Hide from the Light by placing two guarded individuals into a high-stakes, life-altering proximity with one another.

One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another

Film · 2025

The focus on a father fighting to protect his child while managing personal demons echoes the protective hero archetype and emotional weight explored in Things We Hide from the Light.

Series on the same thread

9-1-1: Lone Star

9-1-1: Lone Star

Brad Falchuk · Series · 2020

Much like the recovery process Nash navigates in Things We Hide from the Light, this series highlights the difficult journey of rebuilding one's life after experiencing profound personal tragedy.

The Rookie

The Rookie

Alexi Hawley · Series · 2018

The theme of a man starting over in a demanding new role mirrors Nash’s attempt to reclaim his identity and purpose after a life-altering incident in Things We Hide from the Light.

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

Matthew Miller · Series · 2016

This pairing captures the same push-and-pull of a man grappling with grief and trauma while working alongside a partner, reminiscent of the emotional complexity in Things We Hide from the Light.

Bosch

Bosch

Eric Overmyer · Series · 2015

The way this detective faces his past and moral ambiguity parallels the internal conflict Nash experiences in Things We Hide from the Light as he hides his own struggles.

Podcasts on the same thread

To Live and Die in LA

To Live and Die in LA

Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023

This investigation into a cold case captures the high-stakes atmosphere and sense of personal risk that permeates the darker, more suspenseful moments of Things We Hide from the Light.

S-Town

S-Town

Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024

The deep dive into the hidden layers and eccentricities of a small town mirrors the evocative setting and character-driven mystery that makes Things We Hide from the Light so compelling.

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Common questions

Is Things We Hide from the Light the first book in the series?

Things We Hide from the Light is not the first book. It is the second installment in the Knockemout series by Lucy Score, following the events established in the first book, Things We Never Got Over.

Who is the main character in Things We Hide from the Light?

The main character in Things We Hide from the Light is Nash Morgan. He is a chief of police in the town of Knockemout who is struggling with the aftermath of being shot while dealing with panic attacks and nightmares.

What is the central conflict for Nash Morgan in Things We Hide from the Light?

In Things We Hide from the Light, Nash Morgan faces significant internal conflict as he attempts to hide his post-traumatic struggles from the community. His situation becomes more complicated when a smart and sexy new neighbor moves in next door to him.

Does Things We Hide from the Light feature a romance plot?

Yes, Things We Hide from the Light features a romance plot centered on Nash Morgan. As he works through his recovery and personal trauma, his life is impacted by the arrival of his new next-door neighbor.

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