For anyone who reads WWII history, this is a must read. A reminder of a time we'd like to think could not come again, and a time we must not ever forget.

This was a fast read. It kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Highly recommend.

A good historical thriller This has an interesting plot, a good mystery, and a nice cast of characters. Recommended.

I really appreciate the free ARC for review!!

This historical thriller set in a gulag in Stalin’s Russia thoroughly propelled me. The writing style is great and it's fantastically written. A wonderful story, beautifully told.

1941. In the Nazi-occupied town of Dinon, France, Max Duval, town mayor and owner of Hotel Picardie has a German field commander and his aid as guests. When two Nazi soldiers are killed in town and the surviving assassin takes refuge in Max’s hotel, the delicate relationship between the German and the town is put to the test. Max must decide whether to turn the assassin in or sacrifice innocent lives.
This is a fast-paced historical thriller that will keep you on edge. The characters are interesting, and the author does an excellent job of conveying the atmosphere of uncertainty and terror that existed during the time of the Occupation. There is a bit of romance that felt unnecessary, as the story is great on its own, but this is overall a great read that will appeal to fans of WWII history, as well as to those who enjoy suspense.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Great thriller that keeps you guessto the end. Multiple times I thought I had this one figured out only to have another twist throw me off.

Landscape of Shadows is set in the quaint French town of Dinon, where mayor Max Duval seems to have accepted German occupation. When two German soldiers are killed by a mysterious group of assassins, only one dead assassin is found; the other, young Sophie Carriere, is found by Max, who decides to shelter her.
Landscape of Shadows was a fast paced, edge of your seat type thriller. The pacing was fast enough that I was never bored, yet not so fast that I couldn't understand what was happening. It was the perfect setting for a WWII thriller. There were several surprising plot twists that I enjoyed, and the plot stayed moving throughout. The characters were all compelling, but the romance was where this book was lacking. It was established too quickly, and I couldn't fully connect with it because of its speed.

Landscape of Shadows is set in the quaint French town of Dinon, where mayor Max Duval seems to have accepted German occupation. When two German soldiers are killed by a mysterious group of assassins, only one dead assassin is found; the other, young Sophie Carriere, is found by Max, who decides to shelter her.

The book was a fun read, and I especially enjoyed the quick pacing, which kept the plot moving. The plot, as well, was interesting and had quite a few unexpected twists that I liked. If there's anything that I would complain about, it would be the quasi-romantic relationship that developed between Max and Sophie; I felt that it was unneeded and forced. Overall, a solid story perfect for those who want to learn about "quiet" resistance.

This book hits all the right notes for a WWII thriller—edge of your seat pacing, an immediate threat, and characters with no good choices. Where it really excels though is in establishing the precarious feel of the time/place—the French town of Dinon and its stalwart mayor versus the Occupation. It does a fantastic job of immersing you in an era of terror and oppression but also showing people doing what they can to stand up for each other.

For readers looking for romance, it’s here but is established so quickly that it never connected with me. I always wanted to get back to the adventure.

A fast, fun read.

Very quick read. And not too long or overstuffed. Read it in virtually one sitting. It was an interesting story of the Nazi occupation of France during WWII. Doherty is a good story teller and he blends the history in with the fiction well. My major complaint with this book was the dialogue sounded stilted and unreal which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the story. If that doesn’t bother you - the story telling will sweep you away.