Detecting Fear

The stories in this anthology, previously published in periodicals ranging from Suspense Magazine to The Saturday Evening Post, run the gamut from Hard-Boiled to cozy, noir to funny, with whodunit as the theme.

I loved the first story ... then I read the second story and loved it more/ But my favorite is the locked-door mystery. I would never have guessed the ending.

These are all very short short stories, sometimes only 2 or 3 pages making this a quick read. They are all well-written featuring Detective Shaw in each story.

I believe there is something here that will satisfy everyone's thirst for mystery. Maybe even a Perry Mason moment!

Many thanks to the author / BooksGoSocial / Netgalley for the digital copy of this mystery anthology. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

This book is a collection of six short stories which were previously published in different periodicals (from Suspense Magazine to The Saturday Evening Post). They follow investigations carried out by Detective Shaw. 
For me, law student, it was intriguing, fascinating and very fast read! In my opinion this is must read for everyone who is interested in mystery/thriller books, who likes to guess who did what while reading this genre, and also for workers in law field in order to see the way of investigator's thinking and acting during investigation.
This is great book for spooky read! Now I am very curious about other books by Shannon Hollinger!
I would like to thank NetGalley, publisher and the author for providing me with the review copy!

In this addictive little collection, we jump straight into the world of Detective Shaw -- a no frills, down to earth investigator with an eye for details -- and take a peek inside six of his most memorable cases. 

These short stories are quick, satisfying, and varied. Some were intensely serious, one had a generous splash of humor, and one offered a deeper peek into Shaw’s life and backstory. Every story employed plenty of foreshadowing, allowing an astute reader to solve the crime alongside or ahead of Detective Shaw. 

Detecting Fear
This gripping suspense story drops the reader right into the chair opposite an ice-cold murderer. The things left unsaid are the most telling in this spine-tingling race against the clock.

It's All About the Cat
And now for something completely different! This humorous piece features a fabulous whodunit perfect for the short story format. 

Dying Print
Shaw is far cleverer than the suspect in this “I knew she was trouble when she walked in” style noir.

A Little Bit of Murderer 
This one feels like a vignette. It is short, has a surprising twist, but seemed a bit topheavy.

It's In the Bag
For thriller fans, this piece is great adventure. Full of surprising twists and outstanding foreshadowing, It’s In The Bag is my favorite. I think Gilligan needs his own spinoff.

Searching for Sunshine
To wrap things up, Shaw teams up with a grieving daughter to uncover the truth about her little sister’s death.

This is a slim collection of previously-published short stories all featuring Detective Shaw. Because they are in the original format, some pieces are in present tense, others in past tense, and one in first person, making for bumpy reading. Some stories felt like they were part of a larger piece, but all were self-contained and readable as standalone pieces. 

After enjoying these slivers of Shaw, the reader is left hungry for more clues about the intrepid detective. Whether he appears in other short stories or in a longer format, any mystery involving Detective Shaw is well worth the read.

CW: child victims

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What a great book thoroughly enjoyed throughout read it super quick didnt want to put it down....would definitely recommend this book to others

This is group of magazine stories that have been made into a book. The stories deal with cases that Detective Shaw is involved with. Each story tells a little bit about the crime and provides some information as to who actually committed the crime. Based on what information he has received, he ultimately finds the individual responsible at the end of the story.

I had a hard time trying to figure it out. If you enjoy stories in this vein, then grab this book. You will not be sorry.

Detecting Fear is comprised of six whodunit detective stories featuring Detective Shaw. 
The stories in this book range from macabre to witty, each well-written, unique and suspenseful.

My favorites were Detecting Fear and Searching for Sunshine.

Thanks to the author, BooksGoSocial and the NetGalley for providing me with a copy.