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The Shadows - by Alex North (Paperback)

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This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder.
- The New York Times

The haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper Man

You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it's attracted that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat.

Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul's friends. Paul has slowly put his life back together. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home.

It's not long before things start to go wrong. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And someone is following him. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago.

It wasn't just the murder.

It was the fact that afterward, Charlie Crabtree was never seen again...



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Praise for THE SHADOWS

This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder.
- The New York Times

If you liked The Whisper Man, you'll love this. Alex North has crafted a second novel which is just as gripping as his first and even scarier. Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy, it's about how the past encroaches on the present, and how dreaming influences reality, until in the frightening world of The Shadows, it becomes harder and harder to tell one from the other... and the nightmare takes over.
- Alex Michaelides, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Silent Patient

North follows up his sensational debut, 2019's The Whisper Man, with another terrifying sping-tingler... This heart-pounding page-turner is impossible to put down.
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Expect to be electrified by the author's total mastery of misdirection. This second stunning thriller firmly establishes North as a rapturous teller of tales.
- Booklist (starred review)

Before this twisty story ends, there are many surprises....a successful, creepy thriller. If you like Stephen King, you'll probably like North's new thriller, too.
- Library Journal

Praise for THE WHISPER MAN

"Works beautifully... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it."
- The New York Times (Editor's Pick)

"Superb."
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Poignant and terrifying...Take a deep breath before diving into this one."
- Entertainment Weekly

"Brilliant...an affirmation of the power of the father-son relationship...will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King."
- Booklist (starred review)

"A terrifying page-turner with the complexities of fatherhood at its core."
- Kirkus Reviews

"A powerful and scary story that will haunt readers long after the final page is turned."
- Library Journal

"First it's spooky. Then it's scary. Then it's terrifying. And then... well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller--a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling."
- A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window




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Alex North is the internationally bestselling author of The Whisper Man and The Shadows. He lives in Leeds, England, with his wife and son, and is a British crime writer who has previously published under another name.
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Celadon Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Alex North
Language: English
Street Date: September 28, 2021
TCIN: 81591688
UPC: 9781250318046
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-8108
Origin: Made in the USA
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Q: Who is the main character in The Shadows?

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  • A: The main character is Paul Adams, who confronts his past involving a notorious murder case.

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  • A: Readers who appreciate psychological thrillers and elements of horror will likely enjoy this gripping novel.

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Q: How does this book compare to The Whisper Man?

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  • A: This book is equally gripping and scary, appealing to fans of Alex North's debut novel while introducing new elements.

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Q: What is the significance of Charlie Crabtree?

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  • A: Charlie Crabtree represents the dark intrigue of the past, influencing the lives of those connected to the original crime.

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4.7 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
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14 March, 2025

Captivating

Really enjoyed this book! Kept me interested throughout.
Banana
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5 out of 5 stars
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13 October, 2021Verified purchase

Page turner!

This was an amazing book. I finished it in just a few days and had a hard time putting it down. I would definitely recommend.
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