{"product_id":"the-shadow-people-9781800243385","title":"The Shadow People","description":"\u003cp\u003e'God, he's good' Stephen King \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pardoe and Jamila Patel hunt down a ritualistic cult inspired by Neothilic cannibals in the new chilling horror from Graham Masterton. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BURNING PYRE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe smell of roasting meat alerts police to squatters in an abandoned London factory. But when they arrive, the place is empty... except for a gruesome pile of scorched human heads. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN ANCIENT RITUAL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDS Jamila Patel and DC Jerry Pardoe have solved bizarre crimes before, but nothing as spooky as this. Arcane markings on the factory wall lead them to a terrifying cult in thrall to a Neolithic god. A god who demands the ultimate sacrifice from his followers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CULT OF CANNIBALS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNow Londoners are being abducted off the city streets, to be mutilated, roasted and eaten. Can Patel and Pardoe save the next victim from this hideous fate? Or will they themselves become a human sacrifice?\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Graham Masterton: \u003cbr\u003e'A true master of horror' \u003cb\u003eJames Herbert\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' \u003cb\u003ePeter James\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A natural storyteller with a unique gift' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Masterton handles his large cast of well-drawn characters with the finesse of a master storyteller' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'This is a first-class thriller with some juicy horror touches' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'One of Britain's finest horror writers' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Masterton\u003c\/b\u003e is best known as a writer of horror and thrillers, but his career as an author spans many genres, including historical epics and sex advice books. His first horror novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Manitou\u003c\/i\u003e, became a bestseller and was made into a film starring Tony Curtis. In 2019, Graham was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Horror Writers Association. He is also the author of the Katie Maguire series of crime thrillers, which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Masterton\u003c\/b\u003e is best known as a writer of horror and thrillers, but his career as an author spans many genres, including historical epics and sex advice books. His first horror novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Manitou\u003c\/i\u003e, became a bestseller and was made into a film starring Tony Curtis. In 2019, Graham was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Horror Writers Association. He is also the author of the Katie Maguire series of crime thrillers, which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Head of Zeus -- An Aries Book","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50452919910674,"sku":"9781800243385","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_27af6977-b5c1-4333-a5e6-3193b25aace3.jpg?v=1729827859","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shadow-people-9781800243385","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}