Shadows in the Mist [Paperback]

Brian Moreland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2008

World War II hero Jack Chambers still has nightmares about Hürtgen Forest in Germany—and the unholy horrors he battled there. Now, he is determined to tell his tale. His grandson, Sean, is given the task of carrying his message. But Sean’s personal quest will pull him into a deadly race against those who wish to bury the truth forever and those who wish to use it to unleash hell on earth.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A rocket-paced mystery about occult-obsessed Nazis. Classic good vs. evil action in this page turner!" -- Joseph P. Farrell, author of Reich of the Black Sun

"A smashing debut of a major new talent. Equal parts horror story and spine-jangling thriller." -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Map of Bones and Black Order

"Filled with intrigue, conspiracy, ancient mysticism, and action, Shadows in the Mist is a superbly written novel." -- Shane Simon, author of The Prophecy

"Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers meets Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code meets F. Paul Wilson's The Keep." -- T.L. Hines, author of Waking Lazarus

"Will chill you to the bone and leave you wanting . . . more!" -- Ernest de L’Autin, author Reach to the Wounded Healer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Brian Moreland has spent the past several years working in Dallas, Texas as a film/video editor, art director, and graphic designer. He edited the acclaimed documentary Band of Champions. In the literary field, he has written numerous short stories and edited a number of books for other authors, including "Success Secrets of the Rich and Happy" by Bart Baggett. In between film projects and writing horror suspense novels, Brian travels the world and enjoys leading adventure groups into the lush rain forests of Costa Rica. Shadows in the Mist is his debut novel. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; Reprint edition (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425224333
• ISBN-13: 978-0425224335
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Moreland is the author of the supernatural horror novels DEAD OF WINTER and SHADOWS IN THE MIST. Also the short stories "Chasing the Dragon" and "The Dealer of Insatiable Needs." You can find all his books right here on Amazon.com.

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars This story should be on the big screen!, September 21, 2006

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D. White (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shadows in the Mist (Paperback)

Inspired by true events of secret missions during WWI, first time author Brian Moreland hits high marks with this action packed thriller. Weaving historical facts and details with a fictional story surrounding the disappearance of an entire Allied platoon is fascinating. Jack Chambers and his men jumped off the very first page into my imagination and took me on a non-stop roller coaster ride to the final paragraph. This is a promising manuscript for the big screen.

5.0 out of 5 stars A rip-roaring tale of terror, March 17, 2011

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James Cannon "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadows in the Mist (Paperback)

A slow build up turns into a frantic pace in this fiendishly dark World War II horror story. After the introductions, the action focuses on Jack Chambers leader of the X-2--a group of crack commandos sent behind enemy lines with instructions intercept and capture a deadly Nazi weapon. However, after moving through a mist-shrouded forest, they soon realize there is something far more nefarious at work. An ancient power, rooted in the occult is stalking them after slaughtering most of the villagers from the small town of Reichskuhl. Bloody combat, intense scenes of relentless predators, and dark, shadowy secrets highlight this novel. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spellbinding Supernatural Thriller, November 29, 2009

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Apex Reviews (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shadows in the Mist (Paperback)

1944 Germany: World War II is beginning to take a fateful turn for the worse for the Nazi regime. Allied forces are closing in on the Third Reich, and victory is all but assured in the global crusade against tyranny; however, one unfortunate Allied platoon will soon wage a climactic battle against a supernatural foe far more sinister than anything they could ever imagine - and it's up to the courageous descendant of one of the platoon's soldiers to prevent the truth of their legacy from being lost forever...

With a perfect mix of mystery and suspense, Shadows In The Mist is a riveting, fast-paced thriller. In his debut instant classic, author Brian Moreland has crafted an imaginative page-turner, complete with nonstop action and seamless transitions. Inspired by true events, Shadows takes readers into the heart of real battle, but not without a surprising series of clever twists and turns along the way. Coming in at just over 350 pages, Shadows reads like a novella half its size as Moreland masterfully interweaves fact and fiction into a vivid, breathtaking tapestry.

A standout debut from a fast-rising literary star, Shadows In The Mist is a spellbinding supernatural thriller not to be missed.


Linda Waterson
Apex Reviews