by JonathonKing (Author)
80 years ago three men - a father and his two sons - vanished without a trace while working as labourers on a dangerous project to build the first road through the Florida Everglades. Now, a series of letters are unexpectedly discovered by a descendent of these men and he enlists the help of former Philadelphia police officer, Max Freeman, to find out what happened to them. Living in his isolated shack on an ancient river in the Glades, Max starts his investigation, but the search for the truth quickly turns violent - and Max finds he has more to worry about than just 80-year-old ghosts. For there are powerful interests that want to make sure that the shadows of the past remain undisturbed, including some who will kill to ensure that they do...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: Re-issue
Publisher: Orion
Published: 19 May 2005
ISBN 10: 0752865714
ISBN 13: 9780752865713
Book Overview: Combining powerful storytelling and rich characters, SHADOW MEN firmly establishes Jonathon King as a new master of modern crime fiction. THE BLUE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was nominated for the Anthony Award. Jonathon King always gets brilliant reviews: 'This is an author with a big future' Independent on Sunday. 'In SHADOW MEN, Jonathon King captures the intrigue, lyrical beauty, and darkness of the Florida Everglades better than any other writer I know of. His account of corporate greed in the midst of an Edenic paradise is a warning for our times' James Lee Burke. 'Jonathon King gets better with each book ... another absorbing mystery from a writer who deserves to be better known' Sunday Telegraph. 'Another atmospheric thriller that exposes the dark, violent and poverty-stricken underbelly of Florida's glittering facade' Irish Independent. 'Jonathon King just gets better and better' Independent on Sunday. SHADOW MEN is published alongside his brand new hardback, A KILLING NIGHT.