A Long Shadow
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3.9 • 573 Ratings
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
Old sins cast long shadows…
When the bodies of a young, homeless girl and a girl who disappeared thirty years ago are found on the same day, residents in the historic city of York are aghast. It seems unlikely the two cases are related, and yet some of the same players knew both victims. As Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow and his eager new partner, Sergeant Jimmy Chang, dive into their investigation, they uncover a complicated web of pop stars, pub owners, shopkeepers and old school friends who each have something to hide.
John Shadow is a man of contradictions. A solitary figure who shuns company, but is a keen observer of all he meets. A lover of good food, but whose fridge is almost always empty. He prefers to work alone and is perpetually trying to dodge his partner, who’s full of energy, modern ideas and theories.
But as the two men gradually learn to work together to solve the case, it’s clear that the past is never as far away as you think.
Customer Reviews
A Long Shadow
Slow build but the payoff is absolutely worth it! More than thirty years separate the deaths of two young woman but DCI John Shadow has a hunch they’re related. When two more bodies show up he and his incredibly perky Sergeant are mired in a confounding mystery. The puzzle pieces are there but they just have to keep shifting until they find the right fit.
Loved this story! DCI Shadow, and isn’t that the most awesome name for a police inspector, is a curmudgeon of the first order. He reminds me fondly of Sherlock Holmes. His Sergeant Jimmy is a more modern police officer and cheerful and resilient. The puzzle of this case was engaging and enigmatic. The book is a wonderful read, keeping you guessing throughout until the surprise solution is revealed. Definitely a must read!.
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A Long Shadow
Good mystery but a few too many characters.
Keeps you guessing
Enjoyed how the characters interacted in the book. Easy to keep track of who everyone is