For fans of John Grisham and Tim Weaver, bestselling author Neil White's From the Shadows introduces Dan Grant, a lawyer who seeks the truth - whatever the cost.
Neil White was born and brought up around West Yorkshire. He left school at sixteen but returned to education in his twenties, when he studied for a law degree. He started writing in 1994, and is now a criminal lawyer by day, crime fiction writer by night. He lives in the north of England with his wife and three children.
A lively, accurate and absolutely compelling legal thriller;
stand-out in both its prose and its plot. The characters are still
with me, two days after finishing it. I couldn't put it down
*Gillian McAllister, The Sunday Times bestselling author of
EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH*
Easily a one sitting read, the plot is dynamic and multi-layered,
the relationship between Dan and Jayne is edgy and fascinating and
the mystery elements are cleverly woven and definitely twisted . .
. ever compelling and truly absorbing . . . With an ending that
will have you holding your breath and a twisted, often surprising
path to get you there From The Shadows is utterly gripping and
highly inventive - top notch crime fiction at its appealing, page
turning, captivating best. Loved it.
*Liz Loves Books*
White's experience as a criminal lawyer shines through in his
character development . . . very interesting and complex . . . it
kept my attention with intriguing action and a thrilling ending.
This was such a fast paced novel I was glued to the pages . . .
White's writing reminded me a bit of John Grisham's early days when
he used to write those really good legal thrillers that were heavy
on needing good characters to pull the story along. So if that's
your thing you really need to check this book out.
*Artistic Bent*
By the time I had finished I realised that I actually wanted to
read more and was pleased that White decided to do a new series and
one which I think will prove extremely popular.
*Best Crime Books and More*
Neil White is a very talented author, his books are very well
written and the plots are excellently paced. This one is no
different and I enjoyed it from start to finish, strong characters,
great plot and an excellent climax. I can't wait for the next one
in the series
*Worcester Sauce*
This book is a mix of legal drama and murder investigation; both of
which made for compelling reading. Dan and Jayne are good
characters, likeable and easy to understand. A very good book, well
written and keeps moving along nicely until the end when it shocks
and stuns
*Breakaway Reviewers*
This book is fast-paced and easily read in one sitting. The writing
is professional and the flow is excellent. Readers of suspense and
thrillers will be drawn to this book. From the Shadows is
recommended and will entertain as well as surprise
*The Cozy Review*
Based in Manchester this legal thriller is the start of a new
series from the criminal lawyer turned writer. One of his earlier
offerings, Next to Die, was a five-star rated thriller on our site
. . .
*Crime Fiction Lover*
I really was gripped. Well done, Neil White on the start of what
promises to be a cracking legal crime series!
*Northern Crime*
Plenty of legal tension and criminal drama for lovers of both
styles
*The Sunday Sport*
This book had me guessing till the very end, lots of brilliant
characters and a superb plot
*Echoes in an Empty Room*
From The Shadows mixes a gripping crime thriller with a compelling
courtroom drama. The author was a criminal prosecutor and this
insider knowledge gives a real authenticity to the courtroom and
police station scenes...There's a delicious creeping sense of
unease to From The Shadows, this is nail biting, check under the
bed before going to sleep stuff that builds to a tense ending as
the layers finally come together with inventive plotting and some
satisfying twists and turns
*Hair Past a Freckle*
From the Shadows does everything a crime novel should...sets the
stage and then casts doubt on the motives of just about everyone on
it, places everyone in jeopardy, throws in an extra body or two
just to make sure you don't know who is going to survive this, and
then ramps up the pace. Throw into that someone who knows how to
evoke a place, without having to name every last street on the map,
and has a neat turn of phrase and you've got pure
entertainment.
*The Bookbag*
Neil White has always delivered great characters, but with 'From
the Shadows' he's excelled even his own high standards. The plot is
suitably convoluted without ever being either straightforward or
unnecessarily labyrinthine. Rather it is compelling, direct and
enthralling.As a former lawyer, White continues to use words as his
weapons and like all good lawyers, he has you right in the palm of
his hand
*Crime Squad*
A terrific thriller, FROM THE SHADOWS, is fast-paced and populated
by extremely interesting characters embroiled in a clever story
plot that twists, turns and sneaks around more than enough to keep
the reader guessing until the end.
*Aust Crime Fiction*
If you like crime fiction, murder mysteries or courtroom dramas,
keep an eye out for it.
*Izzy Reads*
The coppers in the book come over as real people, some good, some
bad, some indifferent, much like most of the lawyers I've ever
known. White's northern setting is equally authentic, taking me
back to the north west where I grew up. I was wholly engrossed in
White's story, determined - like Dan Grant - to uncover the truth.
From the Shadows mixes past and present, combining both to present
a complex, gripping web of lies, threats and murder. He presents a
picture of the legal profession I knew all too well. It's not
attractive and it's not meant to be, but it is realistic.
*Crime Review*
Neil has a great reputation for writing legal crime-thrillers...
[he] knows his stuff and it comes across well
*Shortlist*
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