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Shadow Fires

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Horror Fiction Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by Leigh Nichols, Dean Koontz

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3.77 (9.5K ratings)
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description 528 pages

Shadow Fires by Leigh Nichols, Dean Koontz holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 9.5K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 528 pages.

About Shadow Fires

A woman’s relief over the death of her husband gives way to mind-numbing terror in this shockingly suspenseful thriller.Rachael’s request for a quick and clean divorce enraged her husband. She had never seen Eric so angry, so consumed by pure and terrifying hatred. Then, in the heat of the moment, Eric was struck down in a traffic accident. His death was instantaneous. Shocked and relieved, Rachael had nothing left to fear. Until Eric’s body disappeared from the morgue—and Rachael was stalked by someone who looked like her dead husband…The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Demon Seed and The Eyes of Darkness presents a novel of pure terror in which a woman is stalked -- by a man who looks exactly like her dead husband..."Holds readers spellbound". -- Booklist"His prose mesmerizes...Kontz consistently hits the bull's-eye". -- Arkansas Democrat

Detail Value
Author Leigh Nichols, Dean Koontz
Published 1987
Pages 528
Genres Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.77 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,490

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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9.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.77, Shadow Fires is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.96, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.77
This Book
3.96
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shadow Fires?

Shadow Fires is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shadow Fires worth reading?

Based on 9.5K reader ratings, Shadow Fires has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Shadow Fires?

Shadow Fires has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Shadow Fires?

Shadow Fires was written by Leigh Nichols, Dean Koontz. It was first published in 1987.

What is the ISBN for Shadow Fires?

The ISBN-13 for Shadow Fires is 9780425136980.0.

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