- Paperback: 262 pages
- Publisher: Olympia Publishers (31 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1848971923
- ISBN-13: 978-1848971929
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 14 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 573,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Product Description
When a ritual serial killer selects the notorious Sixfields housing estate in which to exhibit his work a whole community threatens to tear itself apart. Detective-Inspector Frank Crosby puts his own life in danger and jeopardises a thirty-five year career as he allows personal feelings to influence his pursuit of the killer. A resident of the Sixfields estate for more than ten years Robert Milner's sanity is ebbing slowly away. His only visitors are the shadows who emerge late at night to mock and taunt him. When Milner becomes a prime suspect in the ongoing murder investigation even he is unsure about his involvement. Against a background of gang warfare, drugs, and street riots DCI Oliver Rees-Bramley and his team come under increasing pressure as the deranged killer is driven to even further excesses. In a final unexpected twist, high in the Welsh mountains, a remote hill farm provides the backdrop for a violent and bloody conclusion to the ill fated investigation.
About the Author
The author was born seven miles from Swindon in the Oxfordshire village of Ashbury. The early part of his life was spent in nearby Watchfield from where he attended Shrivenham Primary School and Faringdon Secondary Modern. Initially employed in administration at RMCS Shrivenham he transferred to an IT post in Bicester before moving to MOD (Navy) Bath as a systems analyst in 1993 where he is currently employed in the same capacity by Boeing UK. Married to Lynn (nee Wilson), the couple lived in Swindon for seventeen years before moving to Brackley in Northamptonshire. Their current home is Melksham in Wiltshire. Alan and Lynn have two daughters Kim and Nikki and a grand-daughter Mistee. Alan's interests include writing, poker and chess. He also enjoys the musical theatre and period drama. In the dim and distant past he once completed a London Marathon but his sporting activities are now restricted to a squash court and the golf course. He still suffers an occasional match at the County Ground where Swindon Town FC were followed on a regular basis for twenty-five years.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
I met Alan Barrett at his book signing in Glouceter. It was a book I couldnt put down and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to be drawn out of todays woes! I must be honest here and say it has only taken me the week to read it,
reading long into the night on some occasions.
It was indeed a very interesting story line and although I really do not
enjoy 'blood and gore' books, this one was not as bad as I had first thought
it would be. The story was very simplistic, which to be honest here, was a
pleasant change to actually not get confused over too many characters.
I did find empathy for Robert Milner's character. He was indeed struggling
to find some level of understanding within himself and life and often felt
the guilt over being cast as a poor parent. It was indeed a modern scenario
that most of us parents of 20+ year old children seem to suffer from. Very
good twist at the end which I hadn't worked out!
Waiting for the sequal - just read it, youll really enjoy it!
reading long into the night on some occasions.
It was indeed a very interesting story line and although I really do not
enjoy 'blood and gore' books, this one was not as bad as I had first thought
it would be. The story was very simplistic, which to be honest here, was a
pleasant change to actually not get confused over too many characters.
I did find empathy for Robert Milner's character. He was indeed struggling
to find some level of understanding within himself and life and often felt
the guilt over being cast as a poor parent. It was indeed a modern scenario
that most of us parents of 20+ year old children seem to suffer from. Very
good twist at the end which I hadn't worked out!
Waiting for the sequal - just read it, youll really enjoy it!
I purchased this book on one of Alan Barrett's book signing days in Swindon Waterstones and uncharacteristically could not put it down. The story contained a number of twists and turns with several gritty characters and reminded me very much of the film Harry Brown. I am now looking forward to the next book from Alan Barrett with anticipation.
I would not have known about this author or his book had I not unexpectedly met him in whilst I was browsing in Waterstones and he was doing a book signing.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I would recommend it to anyone who loves a thriller and I hope that there will be more to follow from Alan Barrett.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I would recommend it to anyone who loves a thriller and I hope that there will be more to follow from Alan Barrett.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Thrilling
A cracking debut novel by newcomer Alan Barrett. With a well developed story line, intriguing plot and twists to match, this book thrills to the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MS
Shadows - Thrilling from start to finish
Alan Barrett has created a world in which I could not turn away from, either at work or trying not to watch car-crash television - it was a great escape into the dark and twisted... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alan Byrne
Shadows
Excellent thriller where the plot is quite unusually set in England.It is what the professional critics call a "page turner". Brilliant work for a first time author. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Howie
Shadows review
Just pure genius the way in which we are led into the dark corners of Milner's mind, distracting the reader to form any pre-conclusion of the ending, giving more impact to the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by tb
A promising debut
To have an idea for a book is one thing, but to have the determination to write it down and flesh it out into a published book is another. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mister C
Great start to writing
I tried this book from a first time author and it kept me interested and reading on right to the end. Enjoyed the characters and the way they developed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wink
Great first novel
Shadows is a great first novel. Alan Barrett has produced a well written and researched psychological thriller set against the background of a badly deprived modern housing estate. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JMD
Excellent read!
Shadows
I really didn't know what to expect when I first started this book. It was far better than I ever imagined. Read more
I really didn't know what to expect when I first started this book. It was far better than I ever imagined. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nanny Pam
Love it
I can't say to much about the book as will ruin the experience that this book gives you. The author is very clever at keeping your interest throughout the book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. A. Fletcher
great first book.
I have just finished reading SHADOWS I must say that it is one of the best books I have read in along time. The characters were well written. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sarflondon
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