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Shadow Play (A Detective Inspector Slider Mystery Book 20) Kindle Edition

by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 578 ratings

'Ingenious' Daily Mail

'A truly outstanding series' Booklist

‘No CCTV cameras, no overlooking houses, no passing traffic or pedestrians. That means no witnesses.’

Bill Slider begins a nightmarish investigation when an unidentifiable victim is found in the no man’s land beneath London’s A40 flyover. Slider doesn’t have much to go on, the victim, a smartly dressed businessman, has no ID in his pockets and no one has reported him missing. When the autopsy reveals old injuries and faded scars cover the man’s body, the mystery only deepens. If he wants answers, Slider knows he must go into London’s darkest corners.

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  1. Book 20 of 25
    Bill Slider Mysteries
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Black Thorn
  5. Accessibility
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  6. Publication date
    5 Mar. 2020
  7. File size
    4.5 MB
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"For detection fans demanding quality and heart as well as ingenious plots" ― Daily Mail

"Harrod-Eagles is never less than expert in presenting suspect" ― Kirkus Reviews

"Harrod-Eagles writes terrific crime novels, meshing fully realized characters with multilevel plot lines" ― Library Journal

"A truly outstanding series" ― Booklist

About the Author

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of over ninety books, including the internationally acclaimed Bill Slider mysteries and her Morland Dynasty series, which has sold over 100,000 copies.

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Cynthia Harrod-Eagles was born and educated in London and had a variety of jobs in the commercial world before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed Bill Slider mysteries and the historical Morland Dynasty series. She lives in London, is married with three children and enjoys music, wine, gardening, horses and the English countryside.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XG9SMNK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Thorn
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Mar. 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Main
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838850937
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 20 of 25 ‏ : ‎ Bill Slider Mysteries
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 578 ratings

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Customers enjoy this book as a great addition to the series, finding it entertaining and well-written with good pacing. The plot receives positive feedback for its good plotting, and customers appreciate the characters and humor.

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Customers find the book to be a worthwhile addition to the series.

"Standard Bill Slider book and worth while read. I enjoy the characters , the off beat humour (although not always PC probably realistic)...." Read more

"Good to revisit the team. Well written and good page turner." Read more

"Another interesting addition to the series - nice to see the characters grow." Read more

"This is book 20 of the Bill Slider series - and just as good as Book 1. Highly recommended" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and suitable for leisure reading, with one customer describing it as a brilliant detective story.

"The Slider series always gives great enjoyment in reading. This latest book is no exception! 5 stars for Cynthia Harrod-Eagles!" Read more

"For leisure reading. It’s a part of a well written series" Read more

"...with Bill Slider, to execute a plot which is believable, workable, interesting and possible. But I don't think this is her 'best ever'...." Read more

"Another well-written and entertaining book featuring Bill Slider and his team doing what they do best...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Pacing’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book well-written, with one describing it as a good page turner.

"For leisure reading. It’s a part of a well written series" Read more

"...As always, this is a good read, CHE has the gift of being able to construct a good story, giving pleasure to the reader as it slowly unfolds, and..." Read more

"Another well-written and entertaining book featuring Bill Slider and his team doing what they do best...." Read more

"Good to revisit the team. Well written and good page turner." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Plot’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with one customer noting how it slowly unfolds and another mentioning its intriguing premise.

"...Good plotting, with the author skilfully peeling back the layers before finally revealing the guilty party...." Read more

"...As always, this is a good read, CHE has the gift of being able to construct a good story, giving pleasure to the reader as it slowly unfolds, and..." Read more

"...I love these guys. The settings are full of life and the mysteries all work...." Read more

"...all Bill Slider books-meet old friends and enjoy the humour and the mystery." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Character development’3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"Standard Bill Slider book and worth while read. I enjoy the characters , the off beat humour (although not always PC probably realistic)...." Read more

"Another interesting addition to the series - nice to see the characters grow." Read more

"A good story with an intriguing premise featuring the regular cast of characters." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Humour’3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book.

"...the Bill Lider novels for quite a long time, I like the style, the humour, and seeing the characters unfold as extras are added to their '..." Read more

"...I enjoy the characters , the off beat humour (although not always PC probably realistic)...." Read more

"Love all Bill Slider books-meet old friends and enjoy the humour and the mystery." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s part of an excellent series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2024
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    For leisure reading. It’s a part of a well written series
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  • silverqueen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Believable, but not the best.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2019
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    Shadow play - Bill Slider series No.20.
    I have been reading the Bill Lider novels for quite a long time, I like the style, the humour, and seeing the characters unfold as extras are added to their 'personalities' and they grow a little more in each book.
    As always, this is a good read, CHE has the gift of being able to construct a good story, giving pleasure to the reader as it slowly unfolds, and with Bill Slider, to execute a plot which is believable, workable, interesting and possible. But I don't think this is her 'best ever'. It seemed very short, rather simplistic, and whilst it kept me interested, it didn't leave me wanting to get to the next chapter. It was ok, but that all.
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  • Healthy Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars A standard Bill Slider Read and worthwhile
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2019
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    Standard Bill Slider book and worth while read. I enjoy the characters , the off beat humour (although not always PC probably realistic). Never takes me long to get though and i find I care about the outcome.
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  • Lizzie G
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... Bill Slider and his team doing what they do best. Good plotting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2018
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    Another well-written and entertaining book featuring Bill Slider and his team doing what they do best. Good plotting, with the author skilfully peeling back the layers before finally revealing the guilty party. The thread of humour running through the book keeps the tone light-hearted and Mr Porson's mangling of the English language is sheer joy.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • M A Preston
    5.0 out of 5 stars As described and prompt delivery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2024
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    The item was as described and the delivery was on time
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good yarn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2020
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    Good to revisit the team. Well written and good page turner.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Slider
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2020
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    I don’t know how CHE does it. Most of the book is just chat, but it’s such good chat. I love these guys. The settings are full of life and the mysteries all work. If you haven’t tried this series and you enjoy police procedurals with lots of puns, well drawn relationships and a good murder without too much gore or angst, dive in anywhere.
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  • Mrs. M. Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Will there be more be more books in the Bill Slider series?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2021
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    I have read every book in the series and have enjoyed them all. Brilliant detective stories. Keeps you guessing "Who done it" right to the end!!
    Please let there's a book 21 and onwards.
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  • ,Brian Hollington
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 25 February 2018
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    Not her best, but competent.
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  • Wiltshire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable Bill Slider
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 March 2018
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    The latest Bill Slider mystery lives up to the standard set by the earlier novels in the series—a good mystery for the detectives to investigate, an engaging and amusing cast of characters both in the office (Atherton a bit subdued, perhaps) and at home, and the expected jokes and wordplay to lighten the otherwise grim investigation of human vice and folly. The unraveling at the end is a bit too pat, the plot perhaps a bit thin, but fans of Slider will enjoy this one.
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  • Pianofan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, though not the best in this excellent series.
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2018
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    This is a great, long-running series, populated by characters with endearing traits and enough complexity to sustain a reader's longtime interest. Having said that: "Shadow Play" isn't Harrod-Eagles' best work. It's relatively short and lacks the complexity of some of the better books in the Bill Slider series; there's more about the police team than about the personal lives of the protagonists, and Slider's police partner Atherton is given almost no point-of-view. Harrod-Eagles can write a straightforward whodunnit with the best of them, but the reason her fans keep with this series is for the characters, not just the mystery plot. In this one, the recurring characters don't have enough to do and say; there's the hint of a tiny step forward for Atherton's love interest, but that's pretty much it. All the same, I'll probably continue to read this series because of the wit and style of the author and because of my fondness for her milieu here.
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  • marylandfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Bill Slider book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 February 2018
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    Love Bill Slider! This book was completely satisfactory in every way but one—it was too short! I wlways hate to see these books ending. I thought this was a brand new Bill Slider but it appears to have been published a year or two ago—not sure how I missed it when it first came out. Now I need to find the most recent. Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is such a great writer!
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  • Magpie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slider and team excel - once again
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 November 2018
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    These very durable characters solve the latest case thanks to their individual talents. One of the most under rated series I am sure. and I absolutely love Cynthia Harrod Eagles love affair with the English language - almost every page reflects this. I look forward to the next one!
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