Shadow of the Beast is the fifth novel in a series but don't let that put you off, as it works perfectly well as a standalone novel. Michael Fowler gives you enough backstory that you understand and connect with the characters, without losing any suspense or tension. It's a gripping read that will have you wanting to go back and read the other books in the series.

DS Hunter Kerr has a problem. The remains of a person who was viciously killed has been found under a chapel in Yorkshire. The injuries all point to a serial killer who was called the Beast of Barnwell. But that killer has already been tried, sentenced and served his time. The press and the public believe the Beast has struck again and when a woman goes missing, they are crying for blood. Kerr isn’t so sure about the killer’s identity, but time is running out for him to find the killer