The Shadow Man

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The Shadow Man is a twisty thriller that will leave you gasping for more. The first standalone from the bestselling author of the Perfect series, Helen Fields.

He collects his victims. But he doesn’t keep them safe…

Elspeth, Meggy and Xavier are locked in a flat. They don’t know where they are, and they don’t know why they’re there. They only know that the shadow man has taken them, and he won’t let them go.

Desperate to escape, the three of them must find a way out of their living hell, even if it means uncovering a very dark truth.

Because the shadow man isn’t a nightmare. He’s all too real.

And he’s watching.

Helen Fields is back with a heart-pounding new book, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Stuart MacBride.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW MAN

‘A gripping thriller with one of the creepiest and most fascinating villains I’ve ever read!’ ROZ WATKINS

‘A pulse-pounding, fascinating psychological procedural.’ LOUISE MULLINS

‘Helen Fields knows it out of the park with The Shadow Man. From the creep-you-out opening to the last staggering page, this one just refuses to let go. Simply brilliant.’ NEIL BROADFOOT

‘SO CREEPY, so good!’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

‘A captivating crime thriller.’ S Mag

‘A captivating crime thriller from one of the best in the business.’ OK!

‘The Shadow Man is so chilling. With a dark, compelling plot and brilliantly drawn characters, you will be hooked from the first page…’ DEBBIE HOWELLS

‘Atmospheric writing, breath-taking pace and fascinating characters. I loved it.’ SUZY K QUINN

‘Steeped with action, suspense, and psychological chills, Fields proves that she is a force to be reckoned with…Helen Fields does a stunning job and keeps her readers locked in until the final page turn.’ Mysteryandsuspense.com

PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS

‘Watch out Rebus, McRae and Perez there’s a new detective in the running to become Scotland’s fictional top cop…a real cracker of a page-turner that is truly difficult to put down.’ Scotland Correspondent

‘Compelling, breathtaking and a tense ride from that unbelievable opening scene right to the last word. Brilliant!’ Angela Marsons

‘Deliciously dark and gritty, Perfect Silence will glue your fingers to the page and make the hairs stand on the back of your neck. Another winner from the hugely talented Helen Fields.’ Caroline Mitchell

‘A tightly plotted tale of obsession and manipulation.’ Woman

‘Must read! With nail-biting twists at every turn, [Perfect Remains] will have readers gripped from start to finish.’ Closer