From the contents if this sampler (Prologue and 1st Chapter) I'm already drawn in. I will definitely be picking it up so I can finish the story.

I can't believe it stopped there! I was so hooked by the first chapter and was desperate to carry on and read the rest! From what I have read, it seems like the perfect book for me. Chilling and exciting with a really unusual start. I am interested to find out what happened in the years between the murder and present day and where the story will lead.

First of all, what's with Alex North and creepy hand print!. I so love his covers and can't get enough of them!

I know that this is just a chapter sampler with the prologue and first chapter. But it has only increased my excitement for the book to be released so that I can devour it in one sitting.

We get a tiny glimpse into the life of detective Amanda Beck, one of the important supporting characters in North's previous book, The Whisper Man. And I can't wait to get to know more about her.

Much thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the free digital sampler.

#TheShadowsBook #NetGalley

This little chapter sampler has certainly whet my appetite for ingesting the remainder of the book. I loved The Whisper Man, so am excited for this!

I’m really looking forward to reading more of this book. This sounds so great. Supernatural and dreams...100 percent interested.

I received a chapter to review of The Shadows in exchange for an honest review. This book already has me hooked in the first chapter, and I cannot wait to get the whole book! It is a thrilling read set to hit shelves in July. Chapter 1 already had a lot of blood and gore, so if that is your thing, then check out this book!

Intriguing and unsettling--this sample propels the reader to the abrupt chapter ending and makes the reader anxious for more. This is not my type of book; I'm not much for horror, but this sample will certainly draw horror fans in.

It's hard to judge a book by its first chapter, but the way that that chapter ended, DAMN. I definitely plan on picking this one up once it comes out.

Also the cover art is AMAZING, I am absolutely in love with it.

I hadn't realised it was only an excerpt from The Shadows, aka The Shadow Friend, so I'm not sure how to review it.
However, the couple of chapters that were provided were definitely gripping, and I will be reaching for the full novel.

These first few chapters really set up the Shadows to be a thoroughly creepy book! I did notice that the chapters are quite longer than the ones in the Whisper Man.

I was lucky enough to receive a physical ARC from the publisher, but when I saw this sampler I knew I wanted to provide any good feedback I could.

This one confused me for a few chapters at the beginning (so many characters), but now I am humming along and it's really grabbed my attention!

It's similar to The Whisper Man, but also very different. I may end up liking it more!

Very excited for July 7th! I read the chapter sampler and The Shadows is off to a good start. I may have to reread The Whisper Man just to put myself in a spooky place. Can't wait!

The Shadows is Alex North’s second novel following the impressive pseudonym-debut: The Whisper Man. This chapter sampler introduces you to the story with the Prologue and Chapter 1. A key character from The Whisper Man is back in The Shadows and the suspense had the same feel for me. I am eager to read the full length novel and this intro is locked and loaded for me when it happens - the sooner, the better! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this sampler and consider me for the full galley to get my reader review.

After reading Alex North’s The Whispsr Man I didn’t hesitate at all to get my hands on this sample chapter. I cannot wait to see where the story of Charlie Crabtree leads our nightmares.

After reading this sneak peek I am more excited than ever to get my hands on this book! I have so many questions! I cant wait!

A nice start to this sophomore effort from North. His first book The Whisper Man was a smash novel. Looking forward to more.

This is a review of ONE chapter in this crime fiction.

Twenty-Five years ago Charlie Crabtree committed a murder so shocking that it's become attractive to copy cat killers. Charlie was never seen again after the killing.

Detective Amanda Beck has been called to investigate another copy cat killer IS it a copy cat ...or has Charlie returned?

It's really hard to write a relative review based on only one chapter. But the chapter supplied to me was enough to have me scrambling to get the entire book. Beck seems to be at odds with herself. Her father was also in law enforcement and she's having doubts that she can compare with him. Has she lost the desire to catch the bad guys? She may not have a choice except to go head to head with an unknown killer.

Many thanks to the author / Celadon Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

The sampler is intriguing. Still waiting om an approval for the full book. It appears that this book may tie into the first book, The Whisper Man. I thoroughly enjoyed Alex North's first book and will hope that his second one lives up to my expectations. I am curious about what the boy in the beginning did or did not do at the playground.

This chapter sampler went by way too fast! Ominous, creepy, and crisp writing made for a very intriguing read. I look forward to learning more about this story! Thank you to Alex North, Celadon Books, and Netgalley for a free chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

Thank for sharing the teaser for this upcoming title I’ve been waiting for. After having read this, I am even more excited for the release of the book.