I am never disappointed by Roberts books and this one is no exception.

A complex and multi layered police procedural packed full of tension and deceit. This story takes Erika back to the murder of her husband Mark, and it makes for an emotional ride, but one that was due to happen.

You can't help but be fully invested in this story and I binged it in a couple of days.

I 100% recommend.

Erika Foster #9
When investigating a suspicious death of a woman found in an empty flat, Erika comes across Jeromy Goodman, the man she believes shot dead her husband and her colleagues 10 years ago. However, Jeromy Goodman claims to be someone else and has ID documentation to prove it. Erika is not believed and is sent off on annual leave without her police badge. Questioning her own sanity, she starts investigating on her own.

Mark's death has been mentioned almost in every Erika Foster book, so I found it very satisfying to learn more about what happened that day, and finally solve the case and bring the responsible parties to justice. Erika as a character didn't disappoint, she was once again her true feisty self, didn't let anyone dictate her what to do and followed her instincts. This is a must read for Robert Bryndza's fans!

Welcome back Erika Foster! There are not many series of books that I have read all of and look forward to a new one quite as much as these! This book is fabulous and takes us right back to the events of 10 years ago when Erika's husband and several of her colleagues were killed and Erika was badly injured. We learn much more about that time and how the events shaped the Erika we have now - determined and ruthless in her conviction to find the killer! Whilst investigating a seemingly innocent death the case takes a twist when it's found to be murder and Erika comes face to face with the man who killed her team ten years ago, proving the fact when he has a new untouchable identity makes this almost impossible combined with Erika being told to take a break from work to deal with her PTSD. As to be expected Erika is not going to let this stop her and this really is a one or two read book as you will not want to stop once you start!! I love Robert's writing and can't wait for book 10!

Spoiler: I’ve been waiting years for Erika to find her husband’s muderer…. The fact that marsh helped?! Total shock…. 10/5 stars. Love all these books

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: June 5, 2025
When the ceiling in a flat collapses, leaving a dead body exposed, Erika Foster and her team come in to investigate, and find far more than they bargained for. The crime scene has been wiped clean and the body is falsely identified, leaving Erika and her team with more questions than answers. Erika quickly discovers that the dead body has connections to the man who shot her police officer husband dead ten years ago and so, even when she’s pulled off the case, Erika knows she can’t stop until she gets justice.
The ninth book in the Erika Foster series by Robert Bryndza, “Chasing Shadows” is a compelling police procedural in which Erika finally gets answers to the crime that has haunted her for years. I have followed Erika’s journey since Bryndza’s very first novel in the series, “The Girl in the Ice”, but “Shadows” is the only novel in which I feel it necessary that the former novels in the series be read before exploring (or, at the very least, “Girl in the Ice”) as the backstory in “Shadows” is quite complex and involves plot points from the earliest novels.
“Shadows” features all of the previous characters I know and love, including Moss, Peterson, Igor, Erika’s romantic partner, and Isaac, the coroner. There is a massive twist in this novel, too, which I won’t give away, that involves a pretty big player in the series, and it caught be my total surprise.
The new Erika Foster novel takes place over multiple timelines, in various orders, from the present to ten years ago (when Erika’s husband was killed), with a few other years in between. Although Erika is the protagonist, other characters narrate a few chapters here and there, but it all converges organically in a tight, well-formed plot.
Now that this chapter in her life is closed, I wonder what’s next for Erika. Bryndza shows no signs of bringing the series to a close and, for this, I am grateful, as I will continue to be a loyal Erika Foster reader until the bitter end. “Shadows” is a suspense-fueled detective novel, with “dirty” cops, drug dealers, mistaken identity and action-packed drama sequences, and it is every bit as excellent as the previous novels in the series. I will be holding my breath for book ten!

Thank you to NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing for letting me read Chasing Shadows. Robert Bryndza has done it again with Detective Erika Foster book nine in the series. The story grips you from page 1 and the characters make you feel as though you know them. Definitely a 5 star read. Looking forward to book 10

This book closes the loop for police woman Erika Foster on the botched drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the death of several police officers including her husband Mark. Erika learns new information concerning the case that allows the reopening of the investigation that leads to information about a high level coverup within the police force.

This book was just okay. I think it may be a part of a series, but did very well as a stand alone book. The suspense part was good as well. The relationships however were strange. They relationship between Igor and Ericka was just annoying, she treated him so badly it was hard to see why he was in the relationship. Also, the story felt a little stilted at times.

Thank you to Net Galley and Raven Street Publishing for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is part of a series centering around Detective Chief Inspector Erika Foster but can easily be read as a standalone. The story evolves around deceit, betrayals, lies, murder, crooked cops, changed identities and a detective searching for the truth. A sting operation from fourteen years ago which went awry killing Erika's team has haunted her since that day. The story unfolds from going from present to past to present to demonstrate the scope of the man, along with his cohorts, who created such chaos and destruction for his personal gain. Suspense builds each passing day as Erika and her team digs deeper for the truth. This is my honest voluntary review. Received an ARC thru NetGallery.

Chasing Shadows is another brilliant instalment in the Erika Foster series.
We've heard so much about Mark throughout the other books, I really enjoyed the opportunity to dig more into what happened with him, the case and the twists associated with his death. Spoiler - a bit gutted to learn what did happen!
4.5 stars.

This was a thriller set in the UK. It also has a dual timeline. The author may be a best seller, but the language is horrendous and why I rated it lower. The storyline was great and well written. I was given a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.

I was issued this book by NetGalley for my unbiased review.

A good book for mystery fans. Good story where you hope it ends in a certain fashion. The question is how do they get there. The story starts in the past and comes back to the future, tying things together.

Mr. Bryndza writes a good story as he always seems to do. Look forward to more of this series.

Shoutout to NetGalley, the author and publisher for sending this eARC my way! I really enjoyed this book, was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down. I’ll definitely be picking up the prior books in the Detective Erika Cross series and all future book in this series! So entertaining! This book had me playing detective, trying to figure out who were the bad apples in the station.

I love Robert Bryndza's books. The Kate Marshall and Erika Foster series have interesting characters and always intriguing plots that keep me turning pages. This latest Erika Foster book is no exception.

What starts as a routine investigation into a dead body leads Erika to the past that continues to haunt her: the death of her husband and colleagues ten years ago on what was supposed to have been a routine drug bust. The perpetrators were never caught, but now, Erika comes face-to-face with one of the suspected killers. He has a different identity, but Erika knows it's him--only to be told to stop pursuing that case angle. Frustrated and forced to take leave, Erika returns to the scene of the drug bust and begins digging. What she finds is damning information about the bust and links to the current case.

I liked that Bryndza went back to Erika's past so she could try to solve the case that has haunted her. This cleverly plotted story ties Erika's past and present lives in ways that enrich the character and help resolve her demons. The writing is top-notch, and the breakneck pacing makes for an excellent page-turner. 5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and Raven Street Publishing, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is June 5, 2025.

I hope this is not the end!

Erika is such a easy character to root for! It has been a ride watching her deal with her grief, find romance,catch the bad guys and also navigate the "brass" while remaining true to herself.

While Erika is somewhat sidelined, her team are given the opportunity to shine as they unravel what happened on that fateful day, and who is involved. Erika finding that her husband's murder is alive and well , but dead and gone at the same time was not a twist I saw coming. The how was a surprise, but the who not so shocking. Everyone closes ranks and are willing to put themselves on the line to find the truth.

It was nice to see Moss settle into having more authority, glimpses of Erika's home life and more information about the circumstances that lead to the tragic chain of events that brought Erika to where she is now.

I really love this character and her team, and finally one where no one is in peril! I honestly hope we get to see where Erika goes from here,

I appreciate the chance to share my views due to NetGalley and the publisher. I highly recommend this series

What an absolute nail biter, Erika is such a perfect imperfect character, the whole team are like a part of the family that live far away and we only see once a year when they visit.....but what a visit it is every time....another cracking read from a favorite detective. Love that her story feels more complete and can't wait to see how or where she goes from here

This is another great book with my friend, Erika, leading the way. Yes, I’ve come to think of her as my friend after reading so much about her.

As usual, the story is well written and held my interest throughout. In spite of many previous Erika Foster books, Chasing Shadows is not one bit stale or contrived as so often happens in a series. And as usual, the ending is very satisfying.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I especially enjoyed it.

So enjoyed this return to Erika’s world. It’s a great read, fast paced and very addictive. I’d always hoped Robert would return to the murder of Erika’s husband Mark and their colleagues back in 2014 because it really defines the way her character has changed over the years following such a tradegy and still impacts on the way she reacts to situations in the present. It certainly lived up to my expectations and I didn’t want it to end! I enjoyed the involvement of my favourite characters, Isaac, Moss and Peterson. They’re a top team! All in all, I’d thoroughly recommend this title. The series keeps getting better and better with each book. I can’t wait for the next instalment.

Here we are on the ninth book in the Detective Erika Foster series, and what a tale it is. This book reads well as a standalone as the author deals with Erika’s past in some detail, however, I would recommend starting at the beginning, as the whole series is brilliant. As always, this latest instalment is fast paced, exhilarating and totally gripping. The characters are all well-written and well-developed, in fact spending time with Erika and her team is like spending time with old friends – each and every character adds something to the tale.

The story is told via a multiple POV configuration, flowing seamlessly between Erika and others. This structure really helps to give the reader a better picture of what was taking place and when, which is especially important as the reader is relying heavily on recollections to detail the histories of Jerome, Frank and Danielle. All in all, this is a brilliant instalment. It was so satisfying to watch Erika solve the case that has haunted her for many years, and there were more than a couple twists I didn't see coming! Very highly recommended.

Nine books deep in the Erika Foster series the DI faces her demons up close and personal in the most shocking investigation of them all.

This was a cleverly thought out plot and very satisfying back story after all the years of waiting for it. Well done Robert Bryndza 👏🏼 and cheers to our favourite chilli eating detective Erika 🍻