Omg! Can we go on any more of a wild ride? This was crazy, in a great way! I loved the twists. It had me guessing until the very end!! I'll definitely be reading The Whisper Man!!

This was a decent book, but a little more creepy than I prefer! I didn’t love jumping between two narrators, but the storyline was decent.

A creepy and thrilling read! While the beginning can be a bit jarring with the two timelines, the rest of the book was easy to follow. 
There were twists and turns that caught me off guard, but the ending wasn't the greatest for me.
This was still a very good read that I would recommend to anyone that loves a good mystery thriller.

I received this book as a digital/audio ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is my first Alex North novel and I'll most likely be reading more. An engaging thriller set in a small english town that is still haunted by a horrible murder some 20+ years in the past. When the narrator, Pat, returns to his hometown to see his dying mother, strange things start happening and the past comes roaring back in ways no one expected. This story kept me guessing until the end.

I was thoroughly creeped out by North's first book, The Whisper Man, so I was looking forward to reading The Shadows.  While certain scenes were creepy, especially those featuring Charlie, I didn't find this book to be particularly thrilling or scary at all.  I listened to this on audio, and I thought having two narrators helped keep the past and present events clear in my mind and both narrators were very good.  I just found the story to be a bit disappointing and the ending was boring.  However, based on the strength of The Whisper Man, I will most likely continue to read any other books North writes.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of the audiobook of this work in exchange for an honest review.

"The Shadows" is probably right for some people. I am not one of them. 

I'm not a Stephen King person, but I imagine someone who enjoyed his work would like this. It's just not for me.

The book oscillates between the present and 25 years ago. Someone is murdered, another missing and the main clue is red handprints left around the body.  Paul, one of our narrators is arrested. Twenty-five years later, Detective Amanda is investigating a murder similar a copycat murder.  

There are a lot of haunting images from this book that will stay with me for a while. It was undeniably creepy, but it was also kind of boring for a book hyped as a "thriller." I was underwhelmed.

The narrators were acceptable. Nothing exciting, but nothing overly annoying.

Grateful to have received a copy of this to review on audio through Netgalley's new audiobook program. Considering I was too scared to read Alex North's previous title, The Whisper Man, after dark or if I was home along, I was concerned that I was too much of a scaredy cat to read The Shadows. 

I loved the dual narrators, and I felt like the two perspectives really helped bring this title to life.

"You shouldn't be here." That is the first thing that Paul Adams' mother says to him when he comes to see her after twenty-five years.  Twenty-five years ago, he had left home,  he had left the Shadows (the woods near his home) and all the things that happened in them behind him, hoping never to return. But now he is back and the past seems to be repeating itself. One of Paul's close friends was murdered all those years ago. One of the murderers was caught and the other disappeared. Now, Paul discovers that copycat murders have been happening over the years and as much as he wants to put the past behind him he can't. The Shadows is a great summer read. I love that the woods in the story were called the Shadows. Woods can be dark and mysterious and chilling just like this book. 

I thought that both of the narraters of the book did an excellent job and added to the story.

If you love creepy stories pick this up. Is there anything better than trying to scare the beejusus out of yourself by listening to a scary book? And what is that by listening it ramps up the scare by one thousand percent? And don't forget that Alex North is the king of creepy. Oh let's not forget the narrator who did an amazing job of narrating the book. Happy listening!

Without spoiling too much of the plot, I enjoyed how the author managed to interweave two perspectives, plus a historic and contemporary timeline for Paul's character. (Although as a result, this definitely meant we heard more of Paul's voice over Amanda's). I also felt that whilst a few elements could be guess, there were enough red herrings dotted throughout and a few occasions when a twist appeared out of nowhere. One of which I really hadn't seen coming, and had I been reading a physical book, I would have flipped back to see how I hadn't seen it coming.

The supernatural themes were well crafted into the story. Because they were mainly based around dreaming and lucid dreams, it added a level of 'other-ness' that I did find unnerving and that added to the mystery and threat of helping a teenage boy vanish after committing a ritualistic crime. I spent the majority of the story trying to work out what was and wasn't real, which was ultimately quite satisfying once the conclusion was revealed.

As an audiobook, the narrators have to be considered, Paul voiced by John Heffernan and Amanda voiced by Hannah Arterton. Both narrator's voices brought the extra dimension to the character. I preferred Amanda's narrator as I felt she was slightly more expressive and emotive throughout to keep me hooked. But Paul's voice brought a level of heaviness that matched the character. I would listen to an audiobook with either narrator again, which I believe is always a positive response.

There were a few occasions where a scene felt overlong when listening and I wanted them to move on (perhaps why I liked Amanda's voice more as it came less often and tended to be more investigation focused). Additionally at times there were a few too many convenient twists or characters all in the same location. But ultimately I was satisfied with the mystery and felt what needed resolving had been covered. Definitely would recommend this in either audio or physical formats.

Partner: Netgalley and Celadon Books
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Summer brings out my love for creepy mysteries and this summer in particular it seems I can't get enough of them.  When I came across the audiobook of the Shadows on Netgalley I couldn't resist downloading it and I'm glad I did.
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The story unfolds between current day and 25 years ago with the focus on a murder that eerily mimics one from the past.  The connection between the two and those involved with them are the heart of story - and definitely had me guessing throughout as to what really happened.  I so appreciated the several twists near the end as I had not anticipated them. I was kind of hoping there wouldn't be a rational explanation for all that occurred but did like how it all tied together .
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As for the narrators, I felt they did a great job of telling the story and enhancing my listening experience.  If your looking for your next audiobook and enjoy mysteries with a creepy edge I recommend checking The Shadows out.

I just finished listening to The Shadows by Alex North and it was so good! I had no idea what to expect going into this one and I was completely immersed from the beginning. It has so many twists and turns and wasn’t too creepy for me. I enjoyed the narrators and felt they gave a great performance. I would definitely recommend this one on audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to listen to this book.

I absolutely loved the first 2/3 of this audiobook. I loved the concept of finding this mysterious creepy man through lucid dreaming. I thought this was going to go in the way of Slenderman, and I was so into it. Unfortunately, the twists and reveals were a let down for me. I was really hoping for a great supernatural thriller, but the explanations for everything left me feeling underwhelmed. The audiobook (which I listened to on the Netgalley app) also had playback issues. The audio was distorted for a lot of the book, which made it hard to understand and follow at times.

I was so looking forward to the next novel by Alex North. I was obsessed with The Whisper Man and loved all of the creepy vibes. I was expecting the same from The Shadows, but it fell a little short for me. It was very entertaining, but I became easily confused with the changes in timelines and points of view and it didn't have the creepy scary vibes that I was so hoping for. It was fun, but just really not what I hyped it up to be. Thank you NetGalley for sending this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Alex North’s new novel does not disappoint. This one, although similar to his last book, is haunting and keeps you guessing. Listening to the audiobook, you hear two narrators for Paul and the detective. Both characters are engaging & make you feel as though you are in the book & experiencing the events in live time. This storyline has elements that are hard to deal with (death of child, dementia, etc) but this one did not disturb me as much has The Whisper Man. I enjoy not knowing where the story is going & being led down a path of twists and turns until the truth is revealed.

If you have liked "The Silent Patient", you will love this book! The audio narration was fantastic and I loved that it was two different narrators that spoke it. 
The story line is easy to follow with unexpected twists and turns and and ending I would've never guessed. I felt drawn into the story and it kept my attention all along. The concept of Lucid dreaming is completely new to me, so it was really interesting and eerie for me to read about this and how it turned into murder. I liked the aspect that it has two different time lines - 25 years ago around the time the murder happened, and today. Charlie Crabtree, who committed the murder 25 years ago is such a dark personality, that was so well written that I felt shivers up and down my spine when I read about him. The character development is fantastic and it makes me want to read the Whisper Man asap.

Paul Adams hasn't been back to his childhood village in twenty-five years. He left everything, including the horrible crime committed by his classmate Charlie Crabtree, behind. It's his mother's failing health that has brought him reluctantly back home. There is no joyful homecoming for Paul. His mother is distraught, something horrible is in his childhood home, someone is following him, and he has caught the attention of Detective Amanda Beck. Detective Beck is investigating a crime that is eerily similar to one that happened twenty-five years ago. Is it a strange coincidence that Paul is suddenly back in town? Is Charlie Crabtree back? What <em>did</em> happen to Charlie?</p>

This new offering from the author of The Whisper Man, is a haunting psychological thriller with strong Stand By Me vibes. The story alternates between the past and Paul's recollection of the crime and the present as Paul struggles to reconcile his memories with what is happening in this new case. The tension builds slowly as the the strange truth behind both cases is slowly and deliberately revealed. The skillful narration of Hannah Arterton (Safe, The Five on Netflix) and John Heffernan (Johnathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Collateral) bring the story to life and draw the listener in. 

The Shadows is a great pick for readers and listeners who enjoyed The Chalk Man and other titles by C.J. Tudor and the Family Upstairs and other titles by Lisa Jewell. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for an advance reader/listener copy for review.</p>

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I really enjoyed the audiobook narrators. They gave the story an eary vibe but the stiry itself was difficult to follow. 
We are following so many different characters and trying to get their backstory but North keeps jumping around that I couldnt follow the story at all. 

Thank you to Netfelly via McMillion Audio for sending me a copy of The Shadows by Alex north. Is already available for your reading pleasure.

“ The Shadows” was an engrossing thriller that pulls the reader on with a twist that I did not foresee. 
Paul Adams boarded a train to college and has not returned to his hometown of Gritten in 25 years after a horrible murder that has become the stuff of legends and scary tales. He has returned because his mother is dying.  As he tries to reconstruct his mothers life, the past is opened. 
Detective Amanda Beck is investigating these murder of a little boy by two teenage boys that seems linked to the case from 25 years ago. 
Both of these very different people are trying to answer the same questions. What happened to Charlie Crabtree all those years ago? What do the murders happening now have to do with events from all those years ago? Is it possible that Charlie is still alive and been hiding all this time? 
This was a very quick enjoyable story and I listened to the audiobook but I am still experimenting with that format and when I noticed I had missed some details I would skim the book and get myself back in track. 
This is a must read for fans of thrillers, mysteries or just good story telling. 
Thank you to #netgalley and the publishers for the audiobook.

The Shadows by Alex North is completely intense and an atmospheric follow up to his debut novel ,The Whisper Man. Bringing back the characters Featherbank and Detective Amanda Beck. The main character leaves his small home town after something terrible happens only to return 20+ years later. 

A psychological thriller involving lucid dreams and ending in murder ... sign me up!! Alex tethers on the edge of natural vs supernatural and the narrators did an epic job scaring me to pieces. This audiobook was really good with such spooky vibes. The narrators has a way to suck you in on this Incredibly atmospheric read. 

Although, this was slower than I liked,  it still  was intense and worth the read. I did find the ending a tad maybe rushed and mostly disappointing. But I’m still looking forward to what the author has next. 

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan riveting Audio for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review. I definitely recommend this one. Can’t wait to see what Alex North has for us next.