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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's books like The Shadow Man that remind me why thrillers are my favorite!
The action starts with a random, accidental killing, followed by three abductions.Â
But the antagonist Fergus Ariss - we find out who he is right from the first pages - has a syndrome and motivation unlike much we readers have experienced.
It takes a bit to get going but once we are there, things take some dark, disturbing and fascinating turns!
American psychologist Connie Woolwine and DI Brodie Baarda make for an entertaining investigation pair - smarts, moxie and connection throughout.Â
Scottish author Helen Fields has made a name for herself with her thriller "Perfect" series, and The Shadow Man is a standalone. (Though if it ends up at a series, I'll be happy to read subsequent ones.)
It's my first book of hers and I definitely see the appeal.
Recommended!
The action starts with a random, accidental killing, followed by three abductions.Â
But the antagonist Fergus Ariss - we find out who he is right from the first pages - has a syndrome and motivation unlike much we readers have experienced.
It takes a bit to get going but once we are there, things take some dark, disturbing and fascinating turns!
American psychologist Connie Woolwine and DI Brodie Baarda make for an entertaining investigation pair - smarts, moxie and connection throughout.Â
Scottish author Helen Fields has made a name for herself with her thriller "Perfect" series, and The Shadow Man is a standalone. (Though if it ends up at a series, I'll be happy to read subsequent ones.)
It's my first book of hers and I definitely see the appeal.
Recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Medical content, Murder, and Stalking
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