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Outstanding
THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ! Wow, I can't remember how long it has been since a book has properly gripped me and I've not wanted to out it down, towards the e... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant
Yet another hair-raising, nightmarish and sinister story from the extremely talented Helen Fields. The Shadow man is petrifying so I would advise ... READ MORE
Synopsis
‘Helen Fields knocks 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
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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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008379308
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
- Weight: 280g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allHelen Fields has done it again....brilliant book
Helen Fields has done it again another brilliant book. She seems to always write a total page turner and this is no different. Again a great set of charact... READ MORE
Superb crime / thriller writer!
Firstly, thank you very much to Helen and her publishers for the early review copy.
I absolutely love Helen's crime / thriller PERFECT series and I am alwa... READ MORE
One Word: PHENOMENAL
Oh. My. God. This is one amazing and exciting crime thriller. I always know I will get a fantastic read when I pick up a Helen Fields book but The Shadow M... READ MORE
Scarily brilliant.
He’s a collector. However his collection is different from most and his new additions are Elspeth, Meggy and Xavier. The threesome haven’t got a clue where... READ MORE
Another triumph for Helen Fields!
Helen Fields has fast become one of my favourite authors and whenever I see a new book of hers, whether it’s part of the DI Callanach series or not, I jump... READ MORE
A scary book!
OMG This is a scary book. I believe that the research is accurate and this syndrome which drives the story is real and what a frightening concept.
The perp... READ MORE
Totally Gripping
Helen Fields new standalone The Shadow Man. Wow, absolutely amazing!!! From the first page to the last, this story grabs you and doesn’t let you go.An abso... READ MORE
Scary but accurate
OMG This is a scary book. I believe that the research is accurate and this syndrome which drives the story is real and what a frightening concept.
The perp... READ MORE
4 1/2 stars - Excellent
A stand alone novel from the author of the brilliant Perfect .... books. A definite page turner! Connie Woolwine (what a name) and DI Baarda team up in a r... READ MORE
Highly Recommend
I can highly recommend this book and although I read it as a stand alone I do hope it's the start of a new series. It's set in Edinburgh and is a mix of Cr... READ MORE
Terrifyingly good
My first book by Helen Fields but certainly not my last. Halfway in and I wondered where it was going as it seemed concluded and could only become boring, ... READ MORE
Chilling
I loved this book. If you've read the "Perfect..." series you'll know Helen Fields can create drama, tension & intrigue aplenty. Her villain is chilling & ... READ MORE
A fab but creepy read
Oh my! This was both exciting and creepy as hell. Having read a great many thrillers over the years, the scariest tale of all was when an author peeped int... READ MORE
5 star cracking read
The Shadow Man. Wow, absolutely amazing!!! From the first page to the last, this story grabs you and doesn’t let you go.An absolute page turner of a book a... READ MORE
Gruesome, gripping read
This standalone from Helen Field is really different from her DI Callanach series, but exactly the same as in it does not disappoint.
I was gripped from t... READ MORE
Could be a new series
This was my first book by Helen Fields and it won't be my last! This is a police thriller bringing together DI Baarda and Dr Woolwine, an american profiler... READ MORE
Mad, bad and far too dangerous to know!
The Shadow Man is the first stand alone novel by Helen Fields. Narrated by Robin Laing and Cathleen McCarron, The Shadow Man is a fantastic blend of suspe... READ MORE
How Much Humanity do you Have if you think you're Dead
What a book. A roller coaster ride of abductions, murders, burials and much more. If you're dead - but still walking around - are you still human? How m... READ MORE
The Shadow Man
I have to admit that this is the first book I have read by this author. I know, but so many cracking authors, only a limited time to read. But, on the face... READ MORE
Kidnap, murder, forensics, profiling - it has it all
A man believes he is dying, rotting from within, but before he is reunited with his mother, he wants to prove to her that he has his own lovely family. So... READ MORE
Truly terrifying!
I listened to the audiobook for which Robin Laing and Cathleen McCarron provided first class narration. Robin's rendition of the villain was truly terrifyi... READ MORE
Good Detective and Psychologist relationship
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have some mixed feelings one this one. DI Baarda, an MIT detective in London and ... READ MORE
Pages turn themselves !
5 plus stars for me ! I wish I could give it 10.
Helen Fields you have outdone yourself with The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man, is a dark creepy compulsiv... READ MORE
YOU WILL WANT TO READ/LISTEN TO THIS NOVEL
I was interested in listening to this audible book after reading the book and to see which I liked best. For me, the narrator is paramount to a good audib... READ MORE
Brilliantly written and addictive to read
I often wonder how authors can think up such sickening plots... "The Shadow Man" by Helen Fields is a prime example of this. A kidnapping crime with twist... READ MORE
Make Belief
Fergus Arris is a very sick man, he’s dying and doesn’t want to do that alone. So, he collects a family for himself; a wife, a daughter and even a brother.... READ MORE
Brilliant
A five star read!! A brilliant new character in Dr Woolwine and also a very creepy villain. I like the way a character from the brilliant DI Callanach seri... READ MORE
dark and twisted
The shadow man is collecting his victims and up to now nobody has ever known of his existence. But then he picks the wrong woman and everything he worked f... READ MORE
Another great read.
I am a fan of Helen Field’s books so when I saw this I had to read it. It’s a standalone book this time which I was a bit nervous about as I love the Luc a... READ MORE
Great psychological thriller
What a book, absolutely loved it.
Brilliant psychological thriller which is full of suspense which is right up my street.
It’s hard to review without giv... READ MORE
Clever page turner
I absolutely loved this book. Having previously read several books by Helen Fields I was delighted to be offered this ARC. This stand alone story begins wi... READ MORE
A tense and exciting thriller
A man believes he is dying, rotting from within, but before he is reunited with his mother, he wants to prove to her that he has his own lovely family. So... READ MORE
Brilliant
Wow, another brilliant read from Helen Fields. Introducing no nonsense, straight talking Forensic Psychologist Connie Woodwine this stand alone thriller i... READ MORE
Another excellent novel by Helen
I love all of Helen Fields work, and this book was not a disappointment. Different in tone and style to her Callanach thrillers, nonetheless an excellent ... READ MORE
Compelling and gritty.
What a start to this book, my attention was gripped from the first page and never faltered until the last page. This is a compelling and gritty read from H... READ MORE
Brilliantly Written and Addictive to Read.
I often wonder how authors can think up such sickening plots... "The Shadow Man" by Helen Fields is a prime example of this. A kidnapping crime with twist... READ MORE
Thrilling & Tense
Elspeth Dunwoody has disappeared. Elspeth is the Daughter-in-law of a very powerful and influential businessman so no expense is being spared in finding ou... READ MORE
Fantastic
A five star read!! A brilliant new character in Dr Woolwine and also a very creepy villain. I like the way a character from the brilliant DI Callanach seri... READ MORE
A dark, compelling thriller. Brilliant!
Without a shadow of a doubt (I know, apologies) a really dark, compelling thriller. I was hooked from the outset. Loved the characters and would love to ... READ MORE
Great standalone read by Helen Fields
A new standalone novel by Helen Fields. The Shadowman collects his victims to to help fulfil his delusional world. Elspeth, Meggy and Xavier are the late... READ MORE
Another triumph for Helen Fields!
Helen Fields has fast become one of my favourite authors and whenever I see a new book of hers, whether it’s part of the DI Callanach series or not, I jump... READ MORE
A Dark And Chilling Read
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 to... READ MORE
Creepy!
What a book, absolutely loved it.
Brilliant psychological thriller which is full of suspense which is right up my street.
It’s hard to review without giv... READ MORE
WOW
The Shadow Man by Helen Fields is a standalone novel and the first book from the author that I have read. After reading this, the author has gained another... READ MORE
What a wild ride!
How is it that I have read two books that take place in Edinburgh this year out of the three books I've read? I think 2021 is telling me it's time to retur... READ MORE
The Shadow Man
This standalone from Helen Field is really different from her Callanach series, but exactly the same as in it does not disappoint.
I was gripped from the ... READ MORE
Just brilliant !!
When I saw this book available on NetGalley I jumped at the chance to read it having loved every book in the DI Callanach series by Helen fields a favourit... READ MORE
Fantastic reas
Have read books by Helen Fields before but this one exceeded all expectations.
The characters were absolutely fantastic and the storyline was so different ... READ MORE
Very tense
OMG if you read this book in bed, you will be sleeping with the light on for the rest of the night. Well, that is if you can sleep. I am always waiting for... READ MORE
A thrilling and interesting account of a major police investigation into a bizarre series of crimes
Helen Fields is the author of the series of D.I. Luc Callanach detective novels. Having read a number of the books in the series, I was keen to read this l... READ MORE
Original storyline
An original story line, good to see an author come up with something new. A rather grisly story, going back over a number of years. Pretty scary if this pa... READ MORE
Stunningly brilliant
I’ve read Helen Fields' other books and so knew I was in for a treat and this certainly didn’t disappoint. The book hit the ground running with suspense, d... READ MORE
An excellent book to start the New Year (2021)
What a fantastic start to 2021, The Shadow Man by Helen Fields. Pure escapism at its finest. I finished reading just as the UK's COVID-19 situation worsene... READ MORE
Don’t miss this
Have read books by Helen Fields before but this one exceeded all expectations.
The characters were absolutely fantastic and the storyline was so different ... READ MORE
Highly Recommend
I can highly recommend this book and although I read it as a stand-alone I do hope it's the start of a new series. It's set in Edinburgh and is a mix of Cr... READ MORE
Amazing
The Shadow Man by Helen Fields is a standalone novel and the first book from the author that I have read. After reading this, the author has gained another... READ MORE
Helen Fields does it again!
I loved this book. If you've read the "Perfect..." series you'll know @helenfields_author can create drama, tension & intrigue aplenty. Her villain is chil... READ MORE
A great read
I was pleased to be approved for Helen Fields new book and have really enjoyed her DI Callanach series.
I really, really enjoyed this book. The two m... READ MORE
Creepy thriller
What a creepy and disturbing book about a very sick serial killer trying to replicate his perfect family before he dies. This is a scary book and deals wit... READ MORE
Exciting ending!
I’d like to thank Avon Books UK and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Shadow Man’ by Helen Fields in exchange for my honest and unbiased... READ MORE
A must read!
Wow what an edge of the seat thriller! Grabbed me from the first page and kept me gripped until the end.
The book is set around Edinburgh.
When Elspeth ... READ MORE
A compelling read
This is a stand-alone book by Helen Fields, author of the DI Callanach books which I love, and wow what a rollercoaster of a ride this book is, I couldn’t ... READ MORE
Brilliant!!!
I’m always cautious about trying a new author, especially as my reading time is so precious. I had seen this book being advertised everywhere, and some of ... READ MORE
A must read
I have been a fan of the ‘Perfect’ books since the very first one. This is not part of that series, although I think that after reading The Shadow Man many... READ MORE
Very enjoyable read
Wow this was scary the thought of the Shadow Man makes my skin crawl imagine being kidnapped by him it would give you nightmares we’ll it did me. I think ... READ MORE
I can happily recommend this book to readers of police crime fiction.
4.5 stars
The Shadow Man is a thriller set in Edinburgh. We are introduced to Dr Connie Woodwine, an American forensic psychologist and crime profiler. Sh... READ MORE
Tense, creepy and scary
I am a big fan of Helen's books and I couldn't wait to read this book, If you like tense, creepy, scary books, then this is the one for you, I loved how wh... READ MORE
A cracking read
4.5*
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Wow, this is a fantastic read
I was pleased to be approved for Helen Fields new book and have really enjoyed her DI Callanach series.
I really, really enjoyed this book. The two m... READ MORE
A truly terrifying plot and some great characters
Readers of Helen Fields Luc Callanach series will be pleased to know that although Luc doesn’t make an appearance in this stand-alone novel, he does appear... READ MORE
Gripping, Disturbing...the Thriller I have been waiting for!
What a book! I find so many thrillers these days are very similar and always end up building up to an anticlimactic but The Shadow Man completely redeemed ... READ MORE
The Shadow Man by Helen Fields
The Shadow Man by Helen Fields is a gruesome psychological thriller and is a thrilling, haunting book about the work of Harris Povey and his latest three v... READ MORE
Amazing standalone
Firstly thank you to net galley for the opportunity to read this book. Secondly, wow! This is not my first Helen fields book. Ive read the perfect series s... READ MORE
Beyond Creepy
Wow, another brilliant read from Helen Fields. Introducing no nonsense, straight talking Forensic Psychologist Connie Woodwine this stand alone thriller i... READ MORE
A tense and creepy read
I am a big fan of Helen's books and I couldn't wait to read this book, If you like tense, creepy, scary books, then this is the one for you, I loved how wh... READ MORE
Excellent thriller.
I have been a fan of the ‘Perfect’ books since the very first one. This is not part of that series, although I think that after reading The Shadow Man many... READ MORE
Fast paced and gripping!
Another great read from Helen Fields. Lots of characters - some very unlikeable ones which made for a very interesting read. Fast paced for the most part a... READ MORE
An excellent thriller
This is a stand-alone book by Helen Fields, author of the DI Callanach books which I love, and wow what a rollercoaster of a ride this book is, I couldn’t ... READ MORE
Perfect
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read The Shadow Man by Helen Fields. I loved this book, from the moment I picked it up, until t... READ MORE
Be afraid, be very afraid!!
The best book I’ve read this year thank you and may they continue. Creepy, haunting and scary, don’t read when alone. I have read all of Helen’s books and ... READ MORE
Pages turn themselves !
5 plus stars for me ! I wish I could give it 10.
Helen Fields you have outdone yourself with The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man, is a dark creepy compulsiv... READ MORE
A Great Standalone Novel From Helen Fields.
I have read all of the books in Helen Fields D I Callanach thriller series ( 6 books ), so was excited to read this standalone novel and was not disappoint... READ MORE
I absolutely adored the book.
The Shadow Man is a creepy and all too realistic thriller, set in Edinburgh, that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what dying Fergus is abo... READ MORE
Incredibly Good!
Set in Edinburgh, The Shadow Man is Helen Fields' first standalone thriller. It follows an investigation by Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team (MIT... READ MORE
Terrific!
In Edinburgh the police are stumped. A woman has been murdered & another abducted, although there seems to be no connection between them. A young girl also... READ MORE
Fast-Paced Suspense
Three people are locked in a flat. They don't know where they are ... and they don't know why they were taken. What they do know is someone called The Shad... READ MORE
A strange kind of serial killer.
A very strange kind of serial killer!
I have not read anything from this author before but would like to go back and read some of her previous books that ... READ MORE
Disturbing, intelligent, and unputdownable
Helen Fields is renowned for her tense, chilling and wholly unsettling thrillers, and her latest novel, The Shadow Man epitomises the unease and edginess t... READ MORE
Shockingly amazing
Wow! This is the second book I have read from Helen Fields, and it was just as good as the previous one I read (which was One for Sorrow). I really loved... READ MORE
Outstanding thriller!
Thrown together by terrible circumstance, three strangers must try to escape one man’s insanity.
From the police point of view, this situation is difficul... READ MORE
Compelling and gritty.
What a start to this book, my attention was gripped from the first page and never faltered until the last page. This is a compelling and gritty read from H... READ MORE
Gripping, gruesome and gritty
4.5*
The Shadow Man is a collector of people, an abductor, watching his victims and planning while learning their routines, until it’s time to make his mov... READ MORE
Scary and Brilliant
Wow this was scary the thought of the Shadow Man makes my skin crawl imagine being kidnapped by him it would give you nightmares we’ll it did me. I think ... READ MORE
Brilliantly creepy!
Wow what an edge of the seat thriller! Grabbed me from the first page and kept me gripped until the end.
The book is set around Edinburgh.
When Elspeth ... READ MORE
A unique insight to a criminal mind
I absolutely loved this book. Having previously read several books by Helen Fields I was delighted to be offered this ARC. This stand alone story begins wi... READ MORE
The Shadow Man - a phenomenal read
The shadow man wants a family and has a plan to get one. He is a watcher, he selects people to follow, then learns all he can about them to see if they mee... READ MORE
Fast paced with all the Gs—gripping, gruesome and gritty...
4.5*
The Shadow Man is a collector of people, an abductor, watching his victims and planning while learning their routines, until it’s time to make his mov... READ MORE