"– The New York Times"If you liked The Whisper Man, you’ll love this. The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City. Please try again. That said, I thought they were fertile ground to explore — that isolated teenage boys in a drab community might seize on them as means of escape. This is my second book by Alex North. One of the key things is keeping a dream diary, which I have done intermittently over the years, but which is ultimately a bit more work than I’m prepared to put in. “Paul Adams may have left behind his hometown and the tragedy that happened 25 years ago, but as we know, ‘The past is never dead. Alex North has crafted a second novel which is just as gripping as his first and even scarier. Perhaps It's Just Me -- My Wife Would Probably Agree. "– The New York Times"If you liked The Whisper Man, you’ll love this. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Girl Who Lived: A Thrilling Suspense Novel. Like Paul, at the start of the book she has her own issues with the past that need to be addressed. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home. Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. CD-Audio (7/7/2020) Alex North has crafted a second novel which is just as gripping as his first and even scarier. And someone is following him. Alex North is quickly becoming an official king of creepy, and in my opinion The Shadows is an encore performance that exceeds his previous book, The Whisper Man. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller―a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Then it’s scary. The Shadows is a psychological thriller about lucid dreams that end in murder. 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. girlfriend Jenny. Linked to the crime, Paul Adams … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. My flesh is still crawling.” – A.J. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Online and in-store stock may differ. If you like Stephen King, you’ll probably like North’s new thriller, too.– Library JournalPraise 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. But his second novel doesn't generate the same continuity and demands that the reader pays close attention to the timeline and character traits. Better in the reading than in the conclusion. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. And someone is following him. Alex North's novel "The Whisper Man" was both captivating and thought provoking, hence my 5 star review. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. Please try again. The bird about sharing dreams and making them work in the waking world is clever, but not much comes of it. "– The New York TimesThe haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper ManYou knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. Please try again. Paul has slowly put his life back together. Other Editions of This Title: He left town with no intent of coming back, but the rapid decline in health of his mother brings him back. Please call before going to store. And that things could become sinister very quickly, especially if one of them began manipulating the others. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. All in all, a book with a lot of promise that doesn't quite live up to it. Paul was a suspect in a horrific murder that was done by several previous friends twenty-five years ago. My flesh is still crawling.” – A.J. 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. The Young Telegraph described the novel as having 'lots of pace, action and a couple of shocking twists!' Amazing and reminds me of "The Woods" by Harlan Coben and "The Chalk Man" by C. J. Tudor, Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020. "– Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Expect to be electrified by the author’s total mastery of misdirection. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. That disappearance had led to multiple copycat killings over the years, leading Detective Amanda Peck (from The Whisper Man) to make her own appearance in Gritten as she tries to find the connection between the cases. "– The New York TimesThe haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper ManYou knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. One night, the door opens on its own, revealing a long, dark corridor. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window. Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. Excellent, excellent, excellent! This second stunning thriller firmly establishes North as a rapturous teller of tales. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This #1 Amazon Charts bestseller is an epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Then the ending sort of Petered out. It wasn't just the murder. Please try your request again later. Then it’s terrifying. The bird about sharing dreams and making them work in the waking world is clever, but not much comes of it. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Enter your zip code below to purchase from an indie close to you. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It wasn't just the murder. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Between things his mother says and left behind at their house, and things going on in the area Paul is drawn back in to the malevolent acts of his teenage years - especially since one of the killers disappeared after the murder. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Three quarters of the way through this book I was ready yo give it a five. If you like Stephen King, you’ll probably like North’s new thriller, too.– Library JournalPraise 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. Please try again. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. It wasn't just the murder. – The New York Times "If you liked The Whisper Man, you’ll love this. Perhaps It's Just Me -- My Wife Would Probably Agree. What made you decide to write these two stories in the same fictional world? Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. 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. Something went wrong. Then the ending sort of Petered out. This second stunning thriller firmly establishes North as a rapturous teller of tales. Shadows is a novel written by British author Tim Bowler and was first published in 1999. Grab the new thriller everyone is talking about. Between things his mother says … His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And then… well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. Amazing and reminds me of "The Woods" by Harlan Coben and "The Chalk Man" by C. J. Tudor, Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020. "– Booklist (starred review)"Before this twisty story ends, there are many surprises....a successful, creepy thriller. Alex North is quickly becoming an official king of creepy, and in my opinion The Shadows is an encore performance that exceeds his previous book, The Whisper Man. Alex North is quickly becoming an official king of creepy, and in my opinion The Shadows is an encore performance that exceeds his previous book, The Whisper Man. Lucid dreams are when you ‘wake up’ in a dream while remaining asleep. The appeal was always the idea of escape: of being in control of the world and able to do anything you want. North does throw several clever twists in his narrative, the best one involving his. And someone is following him. The appeal was always the idea of escape: of being in control of the world and able to do anything you want. Something went wrong. A laugh-out-loud, tug-at-your-heartstrings tale of love, family, and freedom centered around three generations of Bengali women.