Packing one heck of a wallop, the second in the DC Lucy Clayburn series more than lives up to expectations. Lucy finds herself in the thick of the action as a gang of criminals are targeted in a series of gruesome attacks. Do begin with ‘Strangers’, as it sets the necessary background story. ‘Shadows’ is a fast paced read and you are expected to keep up. Paul Finch is adept at delivering explosive action, causing spikes of adrenaline to course through your body, yet he also provokes thoughts too. I have to admit to not making too many notes as I read, once I had entered the pages I was captivated, and just thoroughly enjoyed the powerful ride. ‘Shadows’ is all action, all consuming, and quite simply, a thrilling read. ~ Liz Robinson
‘A fast-paced, terrifying journey.’ RACHEL ABBOTT ‘A born storyteller.’ PETER JAMES ’Intense action and an enthralling female lead.’ L.A. LARKIN The SUNDAY TIMES bestseller returns with the second book in the PC Lucy Clayburn series – a must for all fans of Happy Valley and M.J. Arlidge. As a female cop walking the mean streets of Manchester, life can be tough for PC Lucy Clayburn. But when one of the North West’s toughest gangsters is your father, things can be particularly difficult. When Lucy's patch is gripped by a spate of murder-robberies, the police are quick to action. Yet when it transpires that the targets are Manchester’s criminal underworld, attitudes change. Lucy is soon faced with one of the toughest cases of her life – and one which will prove once and for all whether blood really is thicker than water…
