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'I've just read The Company of Shadows by Ruth Newman and totally loved it - even more than Twisted Wing which I loved as well. She does sinister and twisty like no one else can!'
--Sophie Hannah --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--Sophie Hannah --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Flicking through her friends' holiday snaps, Kate Benson receives a sudden shock. For there in the background is her husband, Charlie. Dark hair, blue eyes, familiar smile: there's no mistaking him. But that's impossible. Because Charlie died exactly a year ago. Determined to track down the man in the photograph, Kate follows the trail from Miami to Sicily, where her husband drowned in mysterious circumstances. But when she discovers serious discrepancies in the original investigation, Kate starts to question whether she ever really knew the man she loved so much. Was Charlie murdered? Was their marriage as perfect as Kate remembers? Who are the people following her? Who can she trust? And is Kate herself to be trusted? Because there are secrets in her past too ...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Today its one year - Kate Benson is still just making it through each day, having dreams every night about her dead husband. David and Samantha, her friends are supportive trying to get her interested in anything, even their holiday snaps. As Kate listlessly flips through them she sees in the background of a photograph taken in a restaurant, her husband Charlie.
Whilst her friends say they can see a likeness they say it cannot be him, but Kate is certain it is and is ready to fly out that night. Her friends urge caution and eventually Charlie's best friend Luke agrees to accompany her to Miami.
Despite being constantly told it could not possibly be him, Kate is determined to track down the man in that photograph. As she follows the trail she begins to question the circumstances of her husband's death, and also the people she trusts, or can she trust them?
This is one of those books you cannot put down. A fascinating mystery. Highly recommended.
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Lizzie Hayes
Whilst her friends say they can see a likeness they say it cannot be him, but Kate is certain it is and is ready to fly out that night. Her friends urge caution and eventually Charlie's best friend Luke agrees to accompany her to Miami.
Despite being constantly told it could not possibly be him, Kate is determined to track down the man in that photograph. As she follows the trail she begins to question the circumstances of her husband's death, and also the people she trusts, or can she trust them?
This is one of those books you cannot put down. A fascinating mystery. Highly recommended.
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Lizzie Hayes
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved Twisted Wing (her last book), so I was really looking forward to reading this one. Twisted wing was so good this book had a lot to live up to.
I couldn't put this book down, Ruth Newman is a very talented writer. I would def recommend this book. I have given it 4 stars as although it is a great book which I really enjoyed, it wasn't quite as good as twisted wing. But still brilliant and very easy to read. Characters were great. I dont want to write too much without ruining it.
I couldn't put this book down, Ruth Newman is a very talented writer. I would def recommend this book. I have given it 4 stars as although it is a great book which I really enjoyed, it wasn't quite as good as twisted wing. But still brilliant and very easy to read. Characters were great. I dont want to write too much without ruining it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like most of the previous reviewers I thoroughly enjoyed Ruth Newman's first novel Twisted Wing. This was a genuinely clever novel with strong plotting - and was well written to boot. In fact I recall describing her as the next Ruth Rendell in my review.
The Company of Shadows is a great disappointment. It started well but rapidly turned into a preposterous "James Bond meets the Sopranos"-style tale - liberally peppered with chick-lit type references. And it seemed quite clumsily-written to me.
Hopefully Ruth Newman will be back on form with her next novel.
Meanwhile I advise buying the complete Sopranos boxed set on DVD if organised crime is your thing.
The Company of Shadows is a great disappointment. It started well but rapidly turned into a preposterous "James Bond meets the Sopranos"-style tale - liberally peppered with chick-lit type references. And it seemed quite clumsily-written to me.
Hopefully Ruth Newman will be back on form with her next novel.
Meanwhile I advise buying the complete Sopranos boxed set on DVD if organised crime is your thing.
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Tedious in the extreme
This must surely be one of the worst books I have attempted to read, I actually got it from the library, so at least I haven't thrown money down the drain. Read more
Published 21 days ago by mollyeyre
Poor and ridiculously far fetched
What a load of tripe. I've never read a Newman book before, and will steer clear in the future. The whole plot was beyond ridiculous, as was the character of "Kate" who went from a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rachel
Disappointing
Like other reviewers I was also eagerly awaiting Ruth Newmans second book, having thoroughly enjoyed Twisted Angel. Read more
Published 21 months ago by jsred40
Fantastic!! A Great 2nd Book from an Amazing Author!
This book demonstrates the absolute talent of this wonderful author! This is a great story of mysteries and twists that will keep you guessing till the very end! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. J. Chiffins
A great read
Having read Ruth's first book, was looking forward to/bracing myself for another gruesome murder story. This was so different but I actually enjoyed it more than the first.
Published 21 months ago by S. Milburn
A great read!
I bought this book based on my enjoyment of Ruth Newman's debut novel Twisted Wing, and I can certainly say I am NOT disappointed! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jenny Tyrrell
Brilliantly constructed plot.
I read Ruth Newman's previous book - Twisted Wing - and thought it was fantastic, so when this new novel was released i immediately bought it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tim L
Disappointment
Ms. Newman's debut novel was really good. This second effort was not. The story was goofy, just too preposterous.
Published 22 months ago by Evanston Mystery Fan
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