In Berlin in 1943, he was known and dreaded as Der Schattenmann--a merciless "catcher" of Jews for the Nazis. Few saw his face and lived. In presen...
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Jan 03, 2010
Paul
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I'd kind of forgotten about Katzenbach as a writer of thrillers, but enjoyed my re-introduction to him with this book. The premise is interesting, since it becomes obvious early on that not only is the hero of the book--a grizzled, retired veteran of the police force--going to be a senior citizen, the villain will be, as well. This could plunge into the land of things ridiculous, but it doesn't and Katzenbach sells the story. There is enough action to hold interest and enough mystery to keep
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Sep 19, 2011
Andrés
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Katzenbach (1950), a quién me acerqué por primera vez hace un par de años a través de la brillante “El psicoanalista”, escribió La Sombra (Shadow man) en 1995, texto que le mereció ser nominado al premio Edgar Allan Poe de misterio y ficción, pero que, a mi humilde parecer, no es un texto grandioso.
La historia gira en torno a Simon Winter, un veterano ex policía de Miami que descubre como el asesinato de su vecina es parte de una larga serie de asesinatos ocurridos por primera vez e More...
La historia gira en torno a Simon Winter, un veterano ex policía de Miami que descubre como el asesinato de su vecina es parte de una larga serie de asesinatos ocurridos por primera vez e More...
Jan 01, 2012
Greg
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Too long and too boring. Katzenbach manages to keep the reader's attention with most of his books but that's about it. For those who haven't read it, it's about a Nazi war criminal who is trying to get rid of all the Jews left around his neighbourhood, so they can't be witnesses against him if the authorities move in. It lacks suspense and the ending is nothing special. Only good thing about it is that one of the characters called "Hightops" is funny.
Sep 22, 2011
Tina
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Mar 05, 2009
Arlene
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A very good thriller about a Jewish turncoat who is recognized in Florida many years after WW2. In order to protect his identity he embarks on a killing spree. A retired, elderly police officer becomes intimately involved in solving the crime.
May 27, 2010
Chuck
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The Jewish neighbor of a retired Miami homicide detective tells him that
she spotted a Jewish "Catcher" from the WWII concentration camps. Then
she and another holocaust survivor are found murdered. Good story.
she spotted a Jewish "Catcher" from the WWII concentration camps. Then
she and another holocaust survivor are found murdered. Good story.
Jul 30, 2011
Alicia
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El que me sigue pareciendo el mejor libro de este autor es "El psicoanalista", este, flojillo...
Oct 24, 2009
Martina
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Wow, couldn't put this book down. My first katzenbach book, it won't be my last.
Dec 17, 2008
Daniel
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This is another novel where the main character develops as the story progresses
Jan 03, 2010
Dorre
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My first John Katzenbach book. Good writing and the story kept my interest. Based on this book I would not hesitate to read another Katzenbach story.
Sep 05, 2010
Erin
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This was another picked up from the office lending shelf - and I was happy to find the good writing, fascinating backstory, and great page-turning action.
Jun 15, 2011
Rodrigo
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Well.. I must admit that this is my fist Katzenbach book. The first 120 pages could be a little slow and some times kind of plain. But just afther that it gets into the good way, I love the chapter 13 with Espy being the hero at the moment. Lets see how it works after passing the half of the total pages.
Aug 10, 2011
Antonieta H.
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Un asesino diferente a los que estamos acostumbrados, el libro a pesar que al principio puede parecer un poco lento, luego se pone emocionante con un final de película muy típico de Katzenbach.
Jan 30, 2012
Jorge
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Excelente libro, aunque si ya habías leído el Psicoanalista este libro tienes menos situaciones de acción y misterio. Aunque no deja de ser un buen libro
Dec 04, 2008
Rowdyriley
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Another good book by John Katzenbach. Not quite as good as The Analyst but still a must read.
Sep 26, 2011
Marcia
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Muy chiva!! Las últimas páginas te las comes en minutos, la tensión es mucha!
Feb 07, 2012
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