Synopses & Reviews
Still recovering from his life-threatening wounds, private detective Charlie Parker investigates a case that has its origins in a Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War.
Parker has retreated to the small Maine town of Boreas to regain his strength. There he befriends a widow named Ruth Winter and her young daughter, Amanda. But Ruth has her secrets. Old atrocities are about to be unearthed, and old sinners will kill to hide their sins. Now Parker is about to risk his life to defend a woman he barely knows, one who fears him almost as much as she fears those who are coming for her.
His enemies believe him to be vulnerable. Fearful. Solitary.
But they are wrong. Parker is far from afraid, and far from alone.
For something is emerging from the shadows . . .
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“Strongly recommended for plot, characterization, authenticity . . . horror . . . and humanity.” Library Journal (starred review)
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“A great read.”
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“Memorable . . . it takes readers on a path they truly wont believe, offering diehard evil from the first to the last page . . . Connolly has once again delivered an all-out thrill ride!” Suspense Magazine
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“Connolly leaves us wanting more.” Florida Times-Union
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“Connollys superb fusion of noir and the supernatural is to be savored, and not to be missed.” My Bookish Ways
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"John Connolly should be a household name, a writer who blends deft plotting, thoughtful characterization and wry humor with gorgeous prose. His thrillers are something beyond the norm, a fusion of noir and horror that works seamlessly because of his remarkable talent. A brilliant novelist."
Michael Koryta
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"Connolly infuses his thrillers with enough of the supernatural to please fans of both genres, but its his sense of humor, timeless characters, and impeccable writing that make his work worth reading." Kirkus (starred review)
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"Gripping....fast-paced action builds to a shocking ending." Publishers Weekly
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“A great read.” Booklist
About the Author
John Connolly is the author of The Wrath of Angels, The Burning Soul, The Book of Lost Things, and Bad Men, among many others. He is a regular contributor to The Irish Times and lives in Dublin, Ireland. For more information, see his website at JohnConnollyBooks.com, or follow him on Twitter @JConnollyBooks.