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Superb!
What an impressive debut, a completely original idea that has worked tremendously well.
You are completely enthralled right from the beginning to the very ... READ MORE
Do Not Miss This!
I've been incredibly lucky to read an advance copy of this novel and I cannot recommend it enough!
The Chalk Man is an intriguing and compelling novel tol... READ MORE
Dark and disturbing
Totally compelling and gripping, this is a great thriller and a great debut novel.
I really enjoyed the split timeline, especially as I was of a similar ag... READ MORE
Immensely readable
An incredibly dark thriller with an ending not to be missed. Loads of twists and turns. A one sitting read.
An ice-cold thriller that'll give you nightmares!
Adventurous teenage innocence turns to haunted, condemned reflection in this chilling thriller. C.J. Tudor is one of the best in the business at filling he... READ MORE
An absolutely brilliant debut!
I'm lucky enough to have received an early reading copy of this title and I couldn't put it down! I loved the characters and the author has a natural gift ... READ MORE
Better than King!!
1986, Eddie and his friends spend most of their days riding their bikes around the neighborhood in search of adventures. The chalk drawings on the asphalt ... READ MORE
Chalk Cracking Chills!
I devoured The Chalk Man it was so addictive.
12 yr old Eddie Adams and his four 'trusty?' buddies are about to have strange events happen in their littl... READ MORE
Thrilling and dark!
Such a rollercoaster ride of a book. supernatural feeling crime that just has you gripping the pages and eager to keep reading!
Synopsis
Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2019
Shortlisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award 2018
The Chalk Man is coming…
You can feel it in the woods, in the school and in the playground; you can feel it in the houses and at the fairground. You can feel it in most places in the small town of Anderbury… the fear that something or someone is watching you.
It began back in 1986, at the fair, on the day of the accident. That was when twelve-year-old Eddie met Mr Halloran - the Chalk Man. He gave Eddie the idea for the drawings: a way to leave secret messages for his friends and it was fun, until the chalk men led them to a body.
Thirty years later, Ed believes the past is far behind him, until an envelope slips through the letterbox. It contains a stick of chalk, and a drawing of a figure. Is history going to repeat itself? Was it ever really over? Will this game only end in the same way?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405930956
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 196 x 129 x 25 mm
- Weight: 252g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Firstly, thank you to Gemma who arranged this early copy for me.
I did enjoy the read, for a debut I think this book is very good and I will certainly cont... READ MORE
ADDICTIVE, HAUNTING AND UNPUTDOWNABLE!
MY review for " The Chalk Man"
it all started on the day of the fair and the terrible accident. When twelve-year-old Eddie first met the person they call ... READ MORE
Not as good as I had hoped...
Interesting plot, but it's rather disappointing when you guess the ending too early. I read great reviews about this book before purchasing, which could be... READ MORE
A Creepy Pychological thriller
The Chalk Man is a chilling psychological thriller that is very hard to put down .The story goes back and forward from 1986 when Eddie and his friends were... READ MORE
Highly recommended
Loved this book so much, want to give it more than a five.
Found the style of writing different and refreshing.
Loved how the past and present intertwined ... READ MORE
What a great read!!
Unput downable. Would thoroughly recommend this book. I do not usually enjoy books that cover two eras but Tudor makes the transitions seamless. Loo... READ MORE
different
I really enjoyed this book it's a bit different. I didn't find it too creepy I think it's more of a mystery than horror (plus I measure all horror/ghost s... READ MORE
Dark and disturbing thriller!
A friend recommended this book and I am so pleased she did! A dark crime thriller, I just couldn't put it down. Very well written, great plotline. A great ... READ MORE
A book that should be on everyone's 'to read' list!!
This book was such a surprise when I started reading it. And this book has become my favourite of 2018, so much so I've read it 5 times. If you're looking ... READ MORE
Superb
Very Stephen King like, although crime rather than horror. Really enjoyed it.
suspenseful
I was attracted to this book by the little chalk men down the sides, a good eye catching ploy. I really enjoyed this book. It was totally believable. The m... READ MORE
Amazing plot!
It was one of the best books I've read. At first there was little intrest for the book but it turned out everything was unexpected, thrilling and so pullin... READ MORE
A Good Read.
There was a great deal of hype about this book and I was keen to read it but afraid that I would be disappointed, as has happened with other hyped up novel... READ MORE
OMG!!!! This is amazing
I never leave reviews for anything but I had to with this book. I've read alot of amazing books in my time but nothing has and (I highly doubt) will ever b... READ MORE
Look out for the chalk men
A gripping book from the start with fantastic characters interactions. Similar to some of Stephen King' s masterpieces; there is a wonderful blend of child... READ MORE
A dark and cold tale
This author writes very similar to James Herbert and Stephen King lots of dark and spooky themes in this mystery and I would be recommending this author
A great novel with an incredible voice!
I thought this was a really excellent novel. It was wonderful to read a book like this with such a strong voice and cast of characters. A lot of the time, ... READ MORE
Definitely Recommend
Keeps you guessing right up until the very last page. I read the book within 2 days of buying and i wanted more.
Addicting
I’m not really a person for reading books but when I started reading this one it has changed my mind completely, so many twists and turns and I love the fa... READ MORE
Such a good book!
Ok, so this review could be very, very short. Basically, all that I will say in it can be summed up in these few words ‘It is bloody brilliant and you shou... READ MORE
Absolutely flipping brilliant!
What a treat! What a prologue! What a flipping brilliant story! If you haven’t quite guessed yet then yes, I am a huge fan of The Chalk Man and something q... READ MORE
Dark, twsty intense, gripping.
. Very well written, great plotline. A great read!
Can't put it down
I am reading this book as it is this month's Waterstones Book Club at Boston book. I would never has chosen it myself as I do not like horror. I started th... READ MORE
Disappointing ending
CJ Tudors writing style is very gripping and for the first half of the book, I couldn't put it down! She sets the story up well alternating between Eds chi... READ MORE
Steven king inspired
Very reminiscent of Steven kings style. Enjoyable with odds stacked against the hero's with past and futures merging to discover the secrets.
It really draws you in!
The beginning was slow but still very engaging! I loved the writing style and really enjoyed how it alternated from past to present; it helped me stay focu... READ MORE
A very good debut novel
In 1986 12-year-old Eddie and best friends Hoppo, Fat Gav and Metal Mickey are normal kids doing everyday stuff - riding around on their bikes and hanging ... READ MORE
Gripping!
What a fabulous, gripping read!
Told over dual timelines, the story jumps backwards and forwards between the 1980s and the present day (2016). I particula... READ MORE
Outstanding
I could not put this book down. I love this style of writing, jumping from past to present was very engaging.
Couldnt put it down
amazing book, many twists read this book in 3 days whenever i had spare time i was reading it cant wait to read more by c.j.tudor
Gripping crime thriller debut
It’s 1986. 12-year-old Ed Adams lives in the cathedral town of Anderbury in Hampshire with his mum (an abortion doctor) and dad (a freelance journalist) i... READ MORE
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