FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FAMISHED”Dark and intense, with an M. Night Shyamalan-level twist.”~Kristen Mae, bestselling author of the Conch Garden seriesOLD SINS. NEW BLOOD.Deputy Sheriff William Shannahan doesn’t feel like a detective, at least not like the ones he admires on TV. Not that he needs to be; the small town of Graybel, Mississippi, is a peaceful place, with acres of farmland, … Graybel, Mississippi, is a peaceful place, with acres of farmland, neighbors who always take care of their own, and noise from the outside world muted by a hundred miles of forest.
That silence is about to be broken.
When a child is found dead in the woods, the medical examiner deems it a dog attack. But the paw prints belong to something far larger than any creature in the Mississippi forests, and what animal would remove the victim’s eyes? Though no one believes him, William can’t shake the feeling that a human killer lurks in the shadowed woods.
And his girlfriend, Cassie, has a son the same age as the victim.
Cassie Parker was raised amid horrors she’s long pushed from her mind, but her scars won’t let her forget. Nor do the hallucinations, dreams so vivid she can feel and smell and taste them. And no one is more terrified than Cassie when another victim is found mauled to death—because this body has been drained of blood. She knows exactly what type of person would sacrifice a child, and why they’re after hers. But how can she explain it to William?
This is William’s chance to act like a detective, to protect the woman and child he’s desperate to save. Pushing back against prejudice and presumption, he uncovers a trail of cruelty that spans decades, but each clue brings him closer to a truth more horrifying than killer beasts in the forest. For concealed beneath small-town politics is knowledge that will shatter everything he knows to be true about his town—and the people in it.
A compulsively readable thriller in the vein of Cujo, The Girl on the Train, and M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village, Shadow’s Keep is a mind-bending exploration of obsession, desperation, and how far we’ll go to protect those we love.
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O’Flynn has done it again. Atmospheric, with memorable characters and a generous side of creepy, Shadow’s Keep follows the investigation into a string of murders in the rural south. As always, O’Flynn’s excavation of setting leaves us sweaty with humidity and fear as we take detours into the darkest parts of the mind. The ending of this book took a turn I didn’t expect, leaving me shocked and satisfied. I eagerly await future books from this author!
We read all these small town romances and happily ever afters all sweetness and lollipops and then you have this author who just knocks all of those stereotypes all to hell and back with a book like this. As with the books this authors has provided us in the past it’s never simple. This author can’t just give us a serial killer she has to do this. I do love Will, the Deputy-Sheriff struggling to do his job without the experience needed to do it well, constantly gauging his actions by the detectives on TV. He is doing the best he has to come up with all of the answers as others write it off as frivolous and a waste of time and energy. Something sinister is going on in his safe, beautiful, perfect town and it’s going to take everything in him to save the ones he loves. All he has to do is keep the shadow’s at bay long enough to survive.
Man what a twisted tale from such a sweet author. She can’t possibly be as twisted as her tales. I love her stories. They are never black and white, always multi-layered with secrets and twisted minds and souls. It always takes your whole mind. paying close attention to details to even get close to knowing what she will do next. I love her style and always come back for more.
Shadow’s Keep is a gripping mystery with a final twist that will knock you flat. The characters are interesting and I felt myself really rooting for the good guys. In classic O’Flynn style, there is a healthy dose of gore & creepiness. If you want a page-turner that will keep you guessing (and maybe make you leave a light on), pick this up today.
This book will hook your interest immediately and keep you guessing the entire time you’re reading. O’Flynn masterfully weaves a twisted tale of murder, magic, and mind-games that will leave you saying, “I did NOT see that coming!”
A creature is after young children in the small town of Graybel Mississippi. The medical examiner says it is a dog mauling, but the paw prints are too big and why would a dog take the eyes? Cassie Parker knows all too well about the horrors, she has the scars to prove it. William is the Deputy Sheriff of Graybel. He believes it is a human doing this, and his girl friend Cassie has a son about the same age as the other killed victims. Cassie knows exactly who would do such a thing to a child, but can she tell William? Can William now feel more like a detective and find out who or what is doing this? Get ready for a very suspenseful ride with curves you won’t see coming! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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Meghan O’Flynn has outdone herself. Suspense, drama, mystery, and of course love; all with a twist you never saw coming! A must read. I had a hard time putting this one down!
Meghan O’Flynn has become notorious for her shocking twists, and this novel does NOT disappoint — in fact, it might be my favorite twist. Absolutely did not see this one coming. Beautiful, deeply developed characters too, as usual. This is one of my favorites from O’Flynn.
Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn
5-Stars
An exciting and gripping crime novel, Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn is unforgettable. I could not put this novel down. Will was an excellent main character and I loved following him as he worked this case. Cassie was sweet and Mike was interesting. I really liked this novels easy to read storyline. I felt it was very realistic and enjoyed that small towns were the focus of the setting.
Awesome read!!! loved every page turning bit of it!!! Must read!!
Shadows Keep by Meghan O’Flynn
Five Stars
I’m so confused. I don’t know if I should be scared or glad over how much I liked this story. This author gives me the chills with every story I read. The writing style was smooth and understandable. I never had to question what I was reading. I usually stay away from booms like this but this author draws me in every time. Every character was well written and played their parts really well. I’m in shock over how it all ended. I’ve always wanted to live in a small town but the more I read these stories I change my mind. The author has gotten the creepy factor down. The mystery of it all is well played. You will definitely be sitting with your mouth open over how the author wraps this story up.
It is always a great and exciting adventure to take whilst reading a novel of Megan O’Flynn’s. There isn’t a book of her’s that I haven’t devoured yet so when I saw the new release blitz for this one I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! The countdown was one of great anticipation, and Ms. O’Flynn did not disappoint. If you are new to Megan O’Flynn’s work then you are in for a super mind-bending and blood-tingling story that will keep you entertained from the very first words to the epic and unexpected ending. (Something that Megan seems to be superb as writing!)
Meeting Deputy Sheriff William Shannahan was quite the experience. I truly enjoyed his character. He is determined to keep his quiet and quaint town just that When a killer is on the loose he has to step up his game, especially when the beautiful Cassie Parker, and her kid, are seemingly in the path of danger too.
The details are raw and rich, so much so that you feel as if you are right there with the cast of characters experiencing the book as it happens. This is actually one of my favorite things about the way that Megan O’Flynn writes. She really has the knack for bringing these worlds to life, it is quite unsettling, and in turn makes for a fantastic thriller novel. I personally can not wait to see what will come next from her. All I know is I will be the first in line! Thanks for another great thrill readMs. O’Flynn!
Very enjoyable, deceptively simple. Deputy sheriff William Shannahan strives to make a success of being a detective despite self-confidence issues and minimal support. He is convinced the death of a boy is more than a straightforward dog attack and is given leeway from his boss and long time friend, Mike, the sherriff, to investigate further, though under the radar to avoid panicking the public. What he discovers is something darker, more complex, and closer to home than he could ever imagine.
There was so much to like about this book. A truly sympathetic character in William; humble and shy in his personal life; doggedly persistent and perceptive in his professional life; I really liked the way his inner monologue was presented and played out.
The other characters were also deftly drawn; a small town doctor who is not similarly small minded; a private investigator with his own agenda; the mental health professional with her patient top of mind.
Throw in the small town politics, the hints of sacrificial rituals, selected chapters narrated from different points of view, and a steady drip of revelations, twists and turns, and you get a surprisingly involving and ultimately satisfying read.
This is the first book I’ve tried from this author, I’ll be sure to check out more.
Great story really well done! Quite the ending
I really enjoyed the intensity and dark, mesmerising creepiness of this novel. This novel moved along nicely and held my interest until the end. I found the main characters likeable for the most part. I think I read so many thrillers I expect certain things and this kind of didn’t reach the bar that being said I still found this a good story and I really enjoyed the plot.
I am truly amazed by this author. Everything I read by her keeps getting better and better. Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn follows Deputy Sheriff William Shannahan. When he finds the body of a child in the woods while he was running William is determined to find the actual killer, especially when the Medical Examiner advises that the child was killed by a dog. However, this animal would have had to have very large paws and be able to remove the child’s eyes. This story also follows William’s girlfriend Cassie. Cassie has a son about the same age as the victim. Cassie has some underlying issues that have been pushed far back in her mind and when this murder happens, those issues come out. The only thing for William to do is to protect her and her son while the investigation takes place because there is a lot that is discovered and comes out. Both of these characters have their own personalities that make this story even more interesting. I love the way that this author writes. She is so completely descriptive that it is entirely captivating. She sucks you in and the only way out is to finish this book. Yes, it’s a page turner that has lots of twists and turns that you can imagine. I cannot wait to read the next book from this author. She has become one of my favorite writers and will definitely recommend this book and any others by her.
Shadow’s Keep
Meghan O’Flynn
5 out of 5 stars
Shadow’s Keep is not the first book I’ve read by this author and most certainly will not be my last. My genre of choice is a good thriller and let me just say Meghan O’Flynn has writing a good thriller down to a science!
The plot twists and turns were heart pounding and I can tell you with complete honesty I did not have this one figured out.
There is so much I want to say about this book yet I am completely speechless. If you like dark, twisted, suspenseful stories then this book, this author is for you. 5 stars for sure!
Shadow’s Keep: A Novel was a 5 star must read.
Wow, where to start with my review. I was pulled in right from the beginning.
William, who is the sheriff of Graybel happens to come across a body of a child while out in the woods. What appears to be a dog attack, quickly changes into something more sinister. Now that there are more murders in the area, he suspects it may be a serial killer. Will he be able to solve the mystery before anyone else is hurt?
I don’t want to say anything else to give this great read away. You have to read this for yourself.
There were several twists, turns and shocking moments that added great elements to this dark and gritty read. All of the characters were great. Meghan O’Flynn does a great job of pulling you right in with her writing, you feel like your right there with the characters. The ending as left me confused and shocked.I am reeling after this read, my emotions were all over the place.
Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn is another thrilling read by a great author. I have read other books and sort of knew what to expect but I did not know what to expect completely. The story is well done and had me drawn in quickly. I like reading this author because she delves into dark places and there are always twists and turns. The story is well done and kept me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to put the book down because I wanted to see where the story goes. The characters are interesting and I like that they have decisions to make not that everything is always easy peasy. I will be on the lookout for more from this author.
This story has me guessing all the way through until the end. Meghan O’Flynn has become one of my favorite authors. She has a way of keeping the hints very subtle and the story moving ahead. If you are not careful you will miss some important parts. There was a couple of sections when I was turning the page and I had to go back and reread the sentence or sentences. The characters are fully developed. This is a very dark twisted novel. I will admit that I was scared out of my mind at times. That is what I love about this author. I can be totally scared thinking that this is happening in the woods behind my house when I know that this is a fictitious story. I hope that you enjoy this book as much as I did.
Shadow’s Keep: A Novel By Meghan O’Flynn. This author knows how to write a book that not only keeps you guessing and thinking it also keeps you on the edge of your seat. From page one readers are taking on a dark and twisted journey that will leave you breathless by the end. Feeling like you well and truly been through this story with its characters not just reading from the sidelines. The attention to details is one of my favorite things about this story. And the characters are complex and relatable. The entire book had me completely drawn in and I read well into the night because I had to know everything. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.