‘… a little gem… a really accomplished debut novel which kept me intrigued throughout. I’ll be following this new name with interest.’ GJ MINETT
‘I loved The Shadow Bird – it’s such a compulsive read and kept me turning the pages into the early hours. Ann writes with real elegance and evokes such a strong sense of place – especially of Maine in both the present day and the flashbacks. The characters were brilliantly well-drawn and I loved Erin’s dogged determination in seeking out answers about her own past and Tim’s – it has so much to say about the reliability of our memories and how much we can trust our own minds. The plot was gripping and kept me guessing until the very end with a brilliantly clever twist that I really didn’t see coming!’ SARAH PEARSE
‘A gripping book full of twists and turns’ ALICE CLARK-PLATTS
‘An unsettling and beautifully written psychological crime thriller, infused with a sense of menace from the first line. The mystery kept me guessing throughout and didn’t disappoint. I was engrossed!’ ALLIE REYNOLDS
Reviews from the Blog Tour
…There were so many secrets, so much hidden in The Shadow Bird that it was impossible to put the novel down. […] …a fantastic examination of psychiatry, of what drives the human being to commit crime. It also examined the consequences of those involved, of the collateral damage. It was dark, and unsettling, but with chunks of light that provided that perfect balance. A brilliant debut. @amandaduncan12
…Lies, secrets and hidden pasts all come into play in this beautiful debut from Ann Gosslin. All in all, this book had me hooked throughout, I enjoyed it so much… @monsieurmarple
…I raced through it and was pretty much gripped from the start. […] There are a few good twists and though I did have an inkling towards the ending, it wasn’t what I expected… I loved the wrap up at the end, I do love a book that answers all the questions you get whilst reading! […] Overall a solid who dunnit, murder mystery with a gritty edge that I enjoyed! 4 stars from me. @mrsfegfiction