Then comes the brutal announcement that his pregnant fiancée has committed suicide. Marlowe simply cannot accept the official verdict, and as anguish and rage replace the love he once felt, he is driven by a madness that forces him to question his own integrity while he hunts an elusive killer.
This book is one hell of a ride, the mystery behind the murder of Marlowe Black’s wife and unborn child is what really has him skeptical, he doesn’t believe for a second that his wife committed suicide and taking their baby with her. So now, he has to dig deeper, and he begins the path of discovering what truly happened and why.
This book is captivating and with an amazing story building, completely recommend it if you enjoy PI mysteries and a good story.
Marlo Black is told that his fiancé Louise committed suicide, but he struggles to believe this is true. Not only was she expecting his child, but they were planning on getting married. They were happy, she was happy. This sends Marlo on an emotionally fuelled rampage to find out the truth.
Perfectly paced with a gritty and likeable main character, Death Leaves a Shadow is a gripping thriller which had me immediately immersed in the story and glued to my seat the whole way through. It is great writing from author Koch, and I’ll be looking out for more of his books in the future for sure. Highly recommended by me.
I’ve been meaning to read Death Leaves a Shadow for a while now after reading some of the other reviews, and I have to say I was not disappointed. This scratched the same combination of literary and thematic and entertaining itches that previous books I’ve read by author Gabriel F.W. Koch have done.
I love hard-boiled PI stories and Koch is a darn good writer. Death Leaves a Shadow in my opinion is one of the most readable and enjoyable PI book I’ve read for a while.
There are several twists to the plot that kept me guessing, and I did not ultimately see what was coming. The chemistry between the characters was thrilling and I found I just could not put it down and read it in just a few sittings. Excellent!
Marlowe simply cannot accept the official verdict that his pregnant fiancé has committed suicide. They were in love and had planned to get married, and as anguish and rage replace the love he once felt, he is driven by a madness that forces him to question his own integrity while he hunts an elusive killer.
Death Leaves a Shadow is perhaps my favorite book yet from Gabriel Koch. Which is saying something as I have liked all I have read. Once again the characters are so awesome, the kind where you feel you want to spend time with them between books, if you know what I mean. Koch always provides enough history and backstory to help understand how characters are connected. The plot line is complex and full of suspense from the first page so it didn’t take me long to get drawn in at all. I found myself constantly guessing and sitting on the edge of my seat in the moments of heightened suspense. Death leaves a Shadow is very highly recommended by me.
This book is one hell of a ride, the mystery behind the murder of Marlowe Black’s wife and unborn child is what really has him skeptical, he doesn’t believe for a second that his wife committed suicide and taking their baby with her. So now, he has to dig deeper, and he begins the path of discovering what truly happened and why.
This book is captivating and with an amazing story building, completely recommend it if you enjoy PI mysteries and a good story.
This twisting and thrilling tale begins dark and only pulls the reader deeper. Marlowe cannot accept the ruling that his pregnant fiancé committed suicide, so he sets out to find her elusive killer. The pieces simply don’t fit, they were happy, they were going to get married, they were preparing for their first child, something else must be going on. And so begins Marlowe’s dangerous journey as he resolves to find the truth behind his fiancé’s murder and get revenge. I really enjoyed how full of twists and turns this book was. It kept me on my toes. Author Gabriel F.W. Koch does a wonderful job of weaving together a complex plot and creating characters full of emotion and depth. I was able to fully immerse myself in this story. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author!
I was a bit worried I wouldn’t understand much in this book because it is the second in a series, but I was hooked. It makes me want to know certain characters more. Also, I was not expecting the pace of the book to be quick, and I felt like I was on the edge of my seat. ‘What’s going to happen next?’ ‘Will he be safe?’ ‘What do they need to do now!?’.
It isn’t a very long book too. I’ve needed a break from longer books, and this was perfect. The action, the suspense, and gosh… the excitement. A great read and I am surprised that not more people have read this.
Koch delivers another great story. This is my third book by this author, and I continue to find gems in every piece I read. He spans multiple genres, and it feels like rather than spreading himself too thin, he’s broadened his ability to craft a story in any genre.
This adventure kicks off with the death of the lead character’s lover. Marlowe Black embarks on a journey to solve the mystery of her death made to look like a suicide. This character is fun because he’s so incredibly human. He doesn’t give in to convention, and he’s flawed. He wasn’t built to be some perfect idol, but instead to embody a sense of realism that, although not always relatable, is always realistic. There are some pretty good twists here. I recommend you give this series (and this book) a read!
I enjoy old-fashioned detective stories. In this installment of the Marlowe Black series, Marlowe’s fiancée, Lois, is found dead in her apartment. As Marlowe grieves Lois’s death, as well as the death of his unborn child, he vows to find her killer.
The novel has all the elements of an old-fashioned detective novel, murder, private investigators, femme fatales, and seedy people.
Marlowe escapes death multiple times, becomes involved with several women, and manages to find Lois’s killer. However, the killer escapes, leaving the door wide open for book 3.
I enjoyed the book, and will look for book 1 so I can learn more of Marlowe’s back story.
Death Leaves a Shadow (Marlowe Black Mystery Book 2) by Gabriel F W Koch is a well-written hard-boiled detective-style thriller that captivates from the first opening scene. Marlowe Black is the main character, and having just lost his wife to a supposed suicide, sets out to find out what happened. As a WWII veteran and a PI, he has certainly seen his share of death, but of course, this one is different. The is a well-conceived and well-rendered book with a surprising emotional element and fully fleshed-out characters that support the substantial and involved plot. The author has a mesmerizing way with words pulling you in and keeping your interest. Highly recommend.
Death Leaves a Shadow is Gabriel F.W. Koch’s second book in his Marlowe Black series. Marlowe Black is back in action, but these times he is driven by anger, grief, and revenge. His fiancée and unborn child were murdered but carefully planned out to look like suicide. This could never be, and Black is going to get to the bottom of what happened.
Gabriel F.W. Koch writes another hard-boiled mystery; Death Leaves a Shadow. At times I question whether I like the integrity and character of Marlowe Black. He is a maverick that is unique, brass, and unconventional, but that is also his charm. He steps out of the box and gets the job done in his way. Overall, the author works magic with his characters and leaves you stunned when the story unfolds.
Death Leaves a Shadow by Gabriel F W Koch
Starts out with other works by the author, and praise for publisher and dedication to family.
Story starts in 1951 and you learn different things about others Black works with. Also glimpses of his war history with others that he is still in contact with when he needs a bit of extra help.
Things get out of hand at times but he remains in control of some situations. He is hot on the trail of a man and he needs to serve him his due justice.
He hits where it will effect the man rather then directly. He has lost his true love but finds passion in anothers arms. She also is helping him with some situations.
Love the locations and things that are brought to them.
Trains, hmm we had those a whole 8feet plywood display, they are ok but this story makes them sound like I need to get some again, at least for the bottom of the Christmas tree.
Like mystery, clues he finds, how he processes things, the action, adventure and unpredictable and how he stays calm through thick and thin.
Would enjoy more of this author’s works, like the style of writing and he really captures your attention and makes you part of the story.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.