The Shadow Man

by John Katzenbach

Book Overview

When it comes to intricate, fast-paced excitement and edge-of-your-seat suspense, John Katzenbach is a master of the game. Now Katzenbach has created another shocking page-turner, and a villain as monstrous as evil itself: The Shadow Man. Berlin, 1943. Few saw his face; none knew his name. In whispered circles he was known only as Der Schattenmann, a merciless "catcher" for the Nazis. He was there in the darkness when they came for you, and he would...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345386299
• ISBN13: 9780345386298
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

This is the first book I have read by Katzenbach and I was very impressed. His characters literally jumped off the page and their voices were distinct. This is the first book I have ever read that made me want to turn back to page one and read it all over again as soon I was finished with it. I can't wait to read more of his work.

Better than I thought it'd be!

When I first started this book I thought it would be something which progressed slowly. But I turned out to be wrong! I wouldn't call it fast paced but once you've started reading, you'll find it's hard to put down. The story-line was easy to follow and it was intresting, which is a very important part. However, I spotted a few mistakes in the spoken German at the beginning, eg. 'Vas'. I am learning German and know it should be spelt 'was'. Don't let this small mistake discourage you from reading such a good book though.

A thriller, gripping

This Book is a definate page turner. Each chapter is full of exitment and intrige. I recomend it to any one who likes thrilling books.

Excellent story.

This is a great book. I have no clue what book the guy that gave this a '2' read, but it wasn't this one. Anyone I know that read this book really loved it. It is fun to read from start to finish. Just a neat story that is a pleasure to read. Not brilliant writing, just great story telling. The thought of a Nazi war criminal back to kill more is mind blowing. If you love thrillers, WWII novels, history, or can relate to the subject, you should read this book.

a "can't put down the book, book"

A fast paced thriller with enough facts to keep with reality. For anyone who enjoys WWII fiction such as WINTER, THE BERKUT, etc, will appreciate this book