In Shadows

by Chandler McGrew

In a small Maine valley, thirteen-year-old Pierce Morin, born blind and deaf, possesses a terrifying he can hear evil whispering–and knows an elusive, deadly force is stalking the people he loves....

Detective Jake Crowley has run far away from his Maine hometown. But a bizarre shootout in Galveston, Texas, finally draws him to a woman he can barely face, to the unsolved mystery of his mother’s murder, to a family curse and a valley that’s fallen under the spell of a serial killer.…

For Jake, redemption lies in unlocking Pierce’s gifts and hoping the boy can show him the way to stop the terrors that plague him. But while young Pierce can begin the search, only Jake can finish it–by looking evil in the eye and claiming both their birthrights.…

Genres: Thriller, Crime

399 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 27, 2005

About the author

Chandler McGrew,who began writing after he had turned forty lives in quiet seclusion in the mountains of Maine. He writes ten to twelve hours a day.

Born in Texas he lived for almost a decade in Alaska where his first novel, Cold Heart, is set. He followed with Night Terror and then The Darkening and In Shadows.

Reviews

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

My second McGrew novel. This supernatural crime thriller, had some very good atmosphere of a rain/flooded small town in Maine. And not every day, that there is a thirteen year old character that is blind and deaf and can hear/sense the whispering of an old evil force. Not to sure about the ending, but an alright entertaining tale.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a 5 star book. I loved it! Lots of action right from page one. Excellent story line. Told from each characters perspective. Great amount of spookyness but tastefully done. This is more a thriller than anything. Could even have been a movie. I really enjoyed this one!

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another well written supernatural crime novel with a twist.

[Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, keeps you on the edge of your seat.

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another must read for horror fans. Excellent!

[Misty Grim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detective Jake Crowley has been running from home for years and something is drawing him back, the unsolved murder of his mom, the family curse, and other unexplainable things.
Only Jake can finish it and get the answers to understand what made him leave and find out some truths.

This was a good of read and kept me intrigued!

[Una Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very good.👍

[John Michael Stroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be satisfactorily spooky.

[Alicia Johnson]

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!