"The Shadow: Thirteen Stories in Opposition" is an intriguing collection of short stories by Panamanian writer Enrique Jaramillo Levi. The collection has been translated into English by Samuel A. Zimmerman.

Many of the author's stories have a surreal or fantastic element to them, and some deal with erotic themes. The best of the bunch are "Water," the quirky story of a magician who kidnaps a teenage girl and trains her as his assistant; "The Photograph," a kinky tale of voyeurism and brotherly bonding; and "The Honeymoon," a bizarre story that is humorous, horrific, and sexual all at once. All in all, a collection well worth reading, especially for those with an interest in Latin American literature.