Shadow

Synopsis

The race-against-time thriller about a deadly man-made virus, the far-right terrorist group planning to release it - and the one man who must stop them before millions are killed. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Nomad comes Shadow, the most talked about pandemic thriller of 2020 - for fans of Gregg Hurwitz's Into The Fire and The Eyes of Darkness by Dean Koontz. ___________________ A ruthless far-right terrorist is broken out of captivity. A mysterious bio-scientist with a terrible secret is abducted A lethal virus threatens millions of lives across Europe and the Middle East. In a race against time that spans the globe, ex-MI6 officer Marc Dane and his partner Lucy Keyes are bound together in a desperate battle to stop the release of a deadly virus that will kill millions. Operating outside the law and with only their survival instincts, their resolve and morals will be tested in a desperate fight against the sinister forces that lie behind this evil pandemic conspiracy. What price would you pay to stop a global catastrophe? Praise for the James Swallow's thrillers: 'Unputdownable. A must-read' Wilbur Smith 'Britain's answer to Jason Bourne' Daily Mail 'An ultra fast paced, worldwide chase to stop a madman, while leaving the reader breathless' Choice 'Explosive' Irish Examiner 'This is edge of the seat stuff that is terrifyingly real in places' Closer 'A killer of a thriller' Weekend Sport

Summary

Chapter 1: The Mysterious Key

* 16-year-old Danny Coleman finds an old, antique key in the attic of his new home.
* The key has an intricate design and a smooth, worn surface.
* Danny is curious about where it fits and wonders if it could unlock something valuable.

Chapter 2: The Secret Passage

* Danny goes to town to ask a locksmith about the key.
* He encounters a grumpy old man who claims to know nothing about it.
* However, Danny perseveres and eventually finds a keyhole hidden in the basement of his house.
* He uses the key to open it, revealing a narrow, dusty passageway.

Chapter 3: The Hidden Room

* Danny cautiously descends the passageway, armed with a flashlight.
* He reaches a stone door and tries the key.
* The door creaks open, revealing a small, windowless room filled with strange objects.
* Danny finds a stack of old journals, an ancient-looking compass, and a mysterious artifact.

Chapter 4: The Shadowy Figure

* A sense of unease fills the room as Danny explores its contents.
* He hears a noise behind him and turns to face a shadowy figure lurking in the doorway.
* The figure is tall, gaunt, and has piercing eyes that seem to glow in the darkness.
* Danny feels a cold chill run down his spine.

Chapter 5: The Mysterious Manuscript

* Danny realizes the shadowy figure is holding one of the journals from the room.
* He tries to get closer, but the figure evades him and disappears.
* Danny examines the journal, which contains cryptic notes and strange symbols.
* One entry seems to mention a hidden treasure and a curse that protects it.

Chapter 6: The Chase

* Danny suspects the shadowy figure is after the treasure and knows more than he lets on.
* He decides to investigate further, following clues from the journal.
* He navigates through secret rooms, encounters dangerous traps, and races against time to uncover the truth.

Chapter 7: The Buried Treasure

* Danny finally deciphers the riddles in the journal and locates the hidden treasure.
* However, as he approaches it, he discovers the shadowy figure has beaten him to it.
* A fierce struggle ensues, and Danny ultimately overpowers the figure.
* He uncovers the treasure, which turns out to be a priceless artifact with magical properties.

Chapter 8: The Shadow Revealed

* Danny learns the true identity of the shadowy figure as a rogue archaeologist seeking the treasure for his own gain.
* He exposes his deceit and the curse associated with the artifact.
* Danny takes possession of the treasure, vowing to protect it and use it for good.
* The shadowy figure vanishes into the darkness, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and intrigue.