
Hunting Shadows
by:
Charles Todd
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0062237187
ISBN 13: 9780062237187
Publication date:
January 21st, 2014
Publisher: William Morrow
Pages: 330
Genres: Mystery, Action & Adventure, History
Set against the haunting backdrop of post-World War I Britain, the story unfolds as a seasoned detective becomes embroiled in a mysterious case that echoes the horrors of the battlefield. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself confronting not only the chilling evidence left behind but also the personal demons that have long haunted him since the war. Shadows from the past are stirred, revealing connections between the present and a trauma that refuses to fade.
The narrative deftly intertwines themes of loss and memory, exploring how the scars of war manifest in everyday life. Each character he meets unveils a fragment of history, reminding him of sacrifices made and lives forever altered. As he uncovers the layers of the mystery, the detective grapples with the weight of grief and the relentless pursuit of truth, always accompanied by the shadow of what once was.
Tension mounts as the detective finds himself racing against time, with each revelation threatening to unravel more than just the case at hand. Loyalty and betrayal blur the lines, and the ghosts of the war demand acknowledgment. In his search for justice, he must confront the shadows not only of the world but also of his own heart, as he seeks to forge a path forward amidst the darkness.
The narrative deftly intertwines themes of loss and memory, exploring how the scars of war manifest in everyday life. Each character he meets unveils a fragment of history, reminding him of sacrifices made and lives forever altered. As he uncovers the layers of the mystery, the detective grapples with the weight of grief and the relentless pursuit of truth, always accompanied by the shadow of what once was.
Tension mounts as the detective finds himself racing against time, with each revelation threatening to unravel more than just the case at hand. Loyalty and betrayal blur the lines, and the ghosts of the war demand acknowledgment. In his search for justice, he must confront the shadows not only of the world but also of his own heart, as he seeks to forge a path forward amidst the darkness.