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A Song of Shadows

A Charlie Parker Thriller: 13
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In A Song of Shadows by John Connolly, private detective Charlie Parker is recuperating in a small Maine town after suffering life-threatening injuries. As he attempts to recover, he becomes entangled in a mystery involving a body washed ashore, World War II secrets, and an influential but sinister figure. Parker's investigation reveals a complex web of danger, intertwining past atrocities with present threats.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate crime stories embedded with a touch of the supernatural. Fans of atmospheric thrillers and complex characters will appreciate its blend of suspense and haunting storytelling. The narrative weaves mystery and intrigue, delivering a gripping experience for lovers of crime and thriller genres.

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A Song of Shadows

Thirteenth in the 'series of superb novels built around the haunted private detective Charlie Parker' Daily Mail, A SONG OF SHADOWS sees Parker revisit the crimes of a WWII concentration camp while he struggles to regain his health after the near-fatal shooting in The Wolf in Winter.

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EVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL. Broken, but undeterred, private detective Charlie Parker faces the darkest of dark forces in a case with its roots in the second world war, and a concentration camp unlike any other . . . Recovering from a near-fatal shooting and tormented by memories of a world beyond this one, Parker has retreated to the small Maine town of Boreas to recover. There he befriends a widow named Ruth Winter and her young daughter, Amanda. But Ruth has her secrets. She is hiding from the past, and the forces that threaten her have their origins in the Second World War. 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 . . . From the number one Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author John Connolly comes the most compelling and unsettling Charlie Parker thriller yet. The Charlie Parker novels can be read and enjoyed in any order. A Song of Shadows is the thirteenth book in this globally bestselling series.

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A Song of Shadows has been praised for its compelling blend of gothic, psychological thriller, horror, detective, and science fiction elements. Critics admire Connolly's ability to weave complex characters and intricate plots, engaging readers with both suspense and profound themes. The novel's elegant prose and paranormal noir style make it a standout entry in the Charlie Parker series, appealing to fans who appreciate a rich, multifaceted narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444751512

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 324g

Pages: 464

About the Author

John Connolly is author of the Charlie Parker mysteries, The Book of Lost Things, the Samuel Johnson novels for young adults and, with his partner, Jennifer Ridyard, co-author of the Chronicles of the Invaders. John Connolly's debut - EVERY DEAD THING - introduced the character of Private Investigator Charlie Parker, and swiftly launched him right into the front rank of thriller writers. All his subsequent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers. He was the winner of the 2016 CWA Short Story Dagger for On the Anatomization of an Unknown Man (1637) by Frans Mier from NIGHT MUSIC: Nocturnes Vol 2.

In 2007 he was awarded the Irish Post Award for Literature. He was the first non-American writer to win the US Shamus award and the first Irish writer to win an Edgar award. BOOKS TO DIE FOR, which he edited with Declan Burke, was the winner of the 2013 Anthony, Agatha and Macavity awards for Best Non-Fiction work.

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