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A review by breezer
The Shadow People by Graham Masterton
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
What a wild ride. This was the goriest, most terrifying experience I think I've ever had while reading.
Set in London, two detectives investigate a crime scene in which human bodies appear to have been cooked and eaten. Even worse, (how can it be worse you ask), a devil worshipping cult may be behind it.
Our main characters, DS Jamila Patel and DC Jerry Pardoe were both very different (Patel is Pakistani and Muslim, Jerry is English and an atheist) but they made a fantastic detective duo that was a-lot of fun to follow.
Masterton wrote this brilliantly - The pacing was well done and sections of humorous dialogue between the horror kept it a gripping experience. I loved the masses of Cockney slang 😂.
Masterton wrote this brilliantly - The pacing was well done and sections of humorous dialogue between the horror kept it a gripping experience. I loved the masses of Cockney slang 😂.
As this features cannibals, I understand that this might not be for everyone as it makes for some pretty graphic and stomach churning scenes. However if this is something you might like then strap yourself in for a wild ride. Creepy tunnels, kidnappings, brainwashing, rituals and body horror follow in abundance. The best horror thriller I've read in ages.
Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for an advanced reader copy.
Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Torture, and Cannibalism
Minor: Grief
Huge warnings for cannibalism and torture.