Title: The Shadow Man
Author: Helen Fields
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
First published: February 4th 2021
Publisher: Avon
Finished reading: November 25th 2020
Pages: 400
“Time stood still here, the same ritual repeated, until the grave was little more than a revolving door between one world and the next.”
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Avon in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
I’ve been meaning to start the D.I. Callanach series for ages now, so when I saw Helen Fields was having a new stand-alone coming out in 2021 I just couldn’t resist the temptation to finally try her work. I have to say that I’m most definitely a fan now! Thriller fans: make sure to add The Shadow Man to your 2021 wishlist, as you will be in for an absolutely thrilling as well as shocking ride.
I’ll keep things short to avoid spoilers, but what I can say is that in The Shadow Man you will find yourself an extremely fascinating and terrifying serial killer in the spotlight. Being able to get a glimpse inside his head and learn more about the reasons behind the way he is and why he does what he does is absolutely intriguing. Definitely kuddos for originality here! The other character in the spotlight, forensic psychologist Connie Woolwine, makes for an excellent counter character too and I loved both her kick-ass personality and personal background with the achromat details. The cast of characters overall makes for a very interesting mix and with the help of different POVs we get a full perspective of the different angles in play.
The plot and building up of suspense was solid, and I really liked the focus on the psychological angle suplementing the police investigation. Connie and DI Baarda make for a great team and I liked how some of the bantering made for a great balance in between the more shocking scenes. There is also plenty of action in The Shadow Man, and the writing makes it really easy to just keep turning those pages. Fast, suspenseful, disturbing and action-packed: you won’t find a boring minute as you sit on the edge of your seat and keep your fingers crossed they will able to stop him before it’s too late.
All in all, The Shadow Man is an excellent crime thriller featuring an unique and shocking serial killer I won’t forget any time soon. Highly recommended if you enjoy the genre!
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Fantastic review Yvo! xx
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Thanks! xx
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I always read your reviews and now manage to add yet another title to my wish list like this one. Your blog is appreciated ❤ Thanks for all the reviews you share.
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Aww thank you! ❤ ❤
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Great review, Yvo. I can’t wait to read this one!
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I hope you will enjoy it too! xx
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oh yay! I’ve been eyeing this one! I only read one of her books but I loved it so I wanted to read another and preferably a standalone (or first of a series). Wonderful review, I’m even more excited after reading your praise!
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It was my first Helen Fields but it won’t be the last! I’ve been meaning to read her DI Callanach series for ages but I’m always so behind with series and a stand-alone is so much easier. 😉 I hope you will enjoy this one if you get to it! xx
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I read and loved standalone novel Degrees of Guilt by author HS Chandler who is Helen Fields. I haven’t read the series yet either for the same reasons as you, although I have an ecopy of the first novel as one of the first novels on my kindle…
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Oh I didn’t know that! I have Degrees Of Guilt on my kindle so I will definitely give it priority now.
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Another author I have not read, but hope to rectify. Wonderful review Yvonne.
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It was my first experience with her work, but it won’t be my last! I love the way she writes her thrillers. xx
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That’s great. Always nice to find a new author to enjoy, not that I need more books on my ever growing TBR.
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Haha true that! My TBR is exploding as it is as well.
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I haven’t yet read anything by her. This is on my TBR for early next year reads. So excited to read it especially after your review. Great review, Yvo.
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I hope you will enjoy it too! xx
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