- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Ulverscroft; Large type edition edition (1 Nov 2010)
- ISBN-10: 1444804413
- ISBN-13: 978-1444804416
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15 x 0.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
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‘Peter de Jonge’s heroine Darlene O’Hara is one of the freshest, hippest detective creations in many a year. This novel is an absolute knockout and a half.’ James Patterson
‘SHADOWS STILL REMAIN is a killer of a thriller with a wonderfully human, perfectly rendered heroine at its center. You can't help but fear for her and root for her in equal measure. A terrific read." Dennis Lehane
‘First-rate… tough, skilful, sophisticated entertainment. When the crime-fiction aficionados set out to pick their best first novel of the year, Shadows Still Remain will be a contender.’ Washington Post
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.Product Description
From Peter de Jonge, who previously joined forces with the New York Times bestselling author James Patterson to write two No.1 bestsellers, comes a murder mystery set in the rotten core of the Big Apple.
When a gifted student mysteriously disappears from a New York bar, Detective Darlene O'Hara unravels a chilling story of murder and deception.
Running from a troubled past, Francesca Pena's come to New York to reinvent herself, earning a scholarship and the admiration of her more privileged friends. But none of them knows the real Francesca.
Following a night of heavy drinking with three friends, she's reported missing. Detective Darlene O'Hara from New York's 7th Precinct and her partner Serge Krekorian set out to find her.
A week later, Francesca's body is discovered severely mangled in a toilet by the East River. The case quickly becomes a high-profile hunt that the Homicide Unit are quick to snatch away.
Covertly, O'Hara and Krekorian continue their own investigation into the city's seedy underbelly. But they have to move fast before Homicide make a devestating mistake that will leave the real killer free.
From Peter de Jonge, who previously joined forces with the
New York Times bestselling author James Patterson to write two No.1 bestsellers, comes a tense and electric thriller set in part of the city the tourist never see.
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Let me be honest upfront, when I saw that the author had worked with James Patterson previously, my heart sank. Patterson's approach to writing embodies much that is wrong with modern fiction; simplistic plotlines with shallow, poorly written characters, all set to a formula to produce a sensationalist cover to lure the unwary - you may gather I have little time for him.
There's nothing much new or inventive here, either, but it's an enjoyable tale, well told. If you read much detective fiction, you'll have encountered the characters, but the plot is believable, even if some elements are a little too conveniently concluded. As the author acknowledges, there is much that is stereotypical in the NYPD, so perhaps it's unreasonable to expect innovation in a cop novel.
I guess this will hook large numbers of people seeking something engaging for the beach, and it certainly fits the bill - it's not great literature, but nothing wrong with that - whatever, it's better than buying a Patterson novel .
There's nothing much new or inventive here, either, but it's an enjoyable tale, well told. If you read much detective fiction, you'll have encountered the characters, but the plot is believable, even if some elements are a little too conveniently concluded. As the author acknowledges, there is much that is stereotypical in the NYPD, so perhaps it's unreasonable to expect innovation in a cop novel.
I guess this will hook large numbers of people seeking something engaging for the beach, and it certainly fits the bill - it's not great literature, but nothing wrong with that - whatever, it's better than buying a Patterson novel .
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I,ve never got how co-authors work . Is the dynamic 50/50? Does one of them , based on seniority probably, have ultimate veto over the material ? The reason i mention this is that Peter de Jonge ( not the most promising name for a thriller writer it must be said) has co-authored three books with best selling bloke James Patterson but this is his first solo effort.
Now i have never read anything by James Patterson so the blurb on the book that says hilariously " As good as James Patterson or your money back " doesn't really appeal to me .What i will say is that if James Patterson's books are anywhere near as good as "Shadows Still Remains " I will be reading them all.....very quickly indeed. This is a cracking thriller.
Too often thriller writers, well too many writers of all genres in truth, indulge in needless character exposition that anchors the narrative rather than propelling it forward. There are no such problems with Peter De Jonge who writes with a lean mean style that mirrors his main protagonist mean lean NYC cop Darlene O'Hara who is investigating the torture/murder of a glamorous student. Like Ellmore Leonard, like George P Pelecanos, like Don Winslow De Jonge gets to the nitty gritty of every scene with nothing extraneous. That's the way to write thrillers .
The book is not without flaws. Too many characters are drawn with broad strokes( an inherent flaw with the lean mean style maybe?)and in the case of the obese grouchy captain who wants things done his way or not at all a walking ( or should that be a waddling ) cliché. O'Hara though is a compelling character ,not without flaws herself , not least of which is her love of awful heavy metal. (She has named her son Axl after the screeching singer of Guns,N,Roses ) The twist ending is a little hard to swallow as well ,though it's not one that is easy to see coming .
Overall though this is a pacy relentless thriller with a grip like a pneumatic vice. Here's hoping Patterson's next book has the tagline As good as de Jonge or your money back.
Now i have never read anything by James Patterson so the blurb on the book that says hilariously " As good as James Patterson or your money back " doesn't really appeal to me .What i will say is that if James Patterson's books are anywhere near as good as "Shadows Still Remains " I will be reading them all.....very quickly indeed. This is a cracking thriller.
Too often thriller writers, well too many writers of all genres in truth, indulge in needless character exposition that anchors the narrative rather than propelling it forward. There are no such problems with Peter De Jonge who writes with a lean mean style that mirrors his main protagonist mean lean NYC cop Darlene O'Hara who is investigating the torture/murder of a glamorous student. Like Ellmore Leonard, like George P Pelecanos, like Don Winslow De Jonge gets to the nitty gritty of every scene with nothing extraneous. That's the way to write thrillers .
The book is not without flaws. Too many characters are drawn with broad strokes( an inherent flaw with the lean mean style maybe?)and in the case of the obese grouchy captain who wants things done his way or not at all a walking ( or should that be a waddling ) cliché. O'Hara though is a compelling character ,not without flaws herself , not least of which is her love of awful heavy metal. (She has named her son Axl after the screeching singer of Guns,N,Roses ) The twist ending is a little hard to swallow as well ,though it's not one that is easy to see coming .
Overall though this is a pacy relentless thriller with a grip like a pneumatic vice. Here's hoping Patterson's next book has the tagline As good as de Jonge or your money back.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I'm really sorry, but I just couldn't get past the 'James Patterson' recommendation and get into this flimsy, handy 'travel-sized' book. The "tense and electric thriller" rehashed stories and settings and even had 'paint by numbers' maverick female detective at its heart. Another young girl in peril story that doesn't come anywhere close to a Wallender or Rebus. Strictly for those stuck on long-haul flights.
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good read
My copy of this book has a sticker claiming "as good as James Patterson or your money back" and for me it is very much like any given James Patterson (probably unsurprisingly so as... Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. J. Mackenzie
great
have read this writter when he writes with james patterson and throught i would give him a go as a solo writer and i have to say hes pretty good i look forward to reading more of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. B. E. Harris
Enjoyable first "solo" novel.
The easiest way to review this product is to be lazy and make a simple comparison; if you like James Patterson books then you will probably like this! Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Mr. D. Bell
Crime Writing by Numbers
This is not a sophisticated thriller where you will want to go back for a second read, but this novel is entertaining. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Spinetinglers Committee
Not bad but not brillant
I like the books Peter de Jonge did with James Patterson so I thought I'd give him a chance and while I was hooked and eager to find out where the story was going to go I doubt... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Suzanne Moore
Better than expected, shows room for growth
I first came across Peter de Jonge through his work with James Patterson ("The Beach House" and "The Beach Road"), which was always missing a certain something. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by Stefan
A little run of the mill
I thought this book was alright, the storyline was good, the plot not too obvious and everything was OK. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Mr. M. Regan
James Patterson?
I've read all James Patterson, and they include ones written with Peter de Jonge as co-author. Unfortunately I didn't think that this was worthy of the sales gimick 'as good as... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by snow white
A Good Read
One of the elements of this book I liked most was the writing style, with short chapters giving quick bursts of the story. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by D. Gibson
Not *quite* Patterson, but very close
Not quite as good as James Patterson, but a very close second. A really well written book that makes you want to carry on turning those pages. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by V. Warrington
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